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| − | Dictionary.com defines | + | Dictionary.com defines '''Napoleon complex''' (often called short man's syndrome) as "the condition of being small in stature but aggressively ambitious and seeking absolute control".<ref>[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/napoleon-complex Napoleon complex]</ref> |
| + | In 2008, ''The Telegragh'' reported concerning short men: | ||
| + | {{cquote|It is said they are prone to bouts of aggression, showing off and keeping a close eye on their wives or girlfriends at parties. | ||
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| + | Vertically challenged men may argue that the notion of a "short man syndrome" is an unfair, inaccurate stereotype. However, scientists have now proved small men do make more jealous husbands and lovers than their taller, more relaxed counterparts.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/3336044/Short-man-syndrome-is-not-just-a-tall-story.html</ref>}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Prominent, militant atheists and short men]] | *[[Prominent, militant atheists and short men]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:05, April 3, 2019
Dictionary.com defines Napoleon complex (often called short man's syndrome) as "the condition of being small in stature but aggressively ambitious and seeking absolute control".[1]
In 2008, The Telegragh reported concerning short men:
| “ | It is said they are prone to bouts of aggression, showing off and keeping a close eye on their wives or girlfriends at parties.
Vertically challenged men may argue that the notion of a "short man syndrome" is an unfair, inaccurate stereotype. However, scientists have now proved small men do make more jealous husbands and lovers than their taller, more relaxed counterparts.[2] |
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