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'''Tall poppy syndrome''' is a syndrome in Anglosphere countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and others where the successful and/or proud are actively undermined by others. It is often due to envy or due to human nature wanting to see the proud humbled. The [[nouveau riche]] who often flaunt their wealth are frequently the targets of tall poppy syndrome. 

Although tall poppy syndrome reflects excess envy in society and punishes success, it can also serve a useful function such as curbing the excess pride of politicians who might otherwise abuse their power. 

== External links ==

* [http://www.eurolang.mq.edu.au/staff/documents/bertpeeters/Tallpoppy_Egalitarianism.pdf Tall Poppy Syndrome] - Academic paper from the University of Tasmania

*[http://www.sabona.com.au/articles_detail.ews?articles_detail.ewdid=388 Avoiding the Tall Poppy Syndrome]

* [http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/poppy.htm Flogging the tall-poppy syndrome]

* [http://www.anewnz.org.nz/vision.asp?id=1855 New Zealand’s Tall Poppy Syndrome and PC madness]

* [http://www.fulbright.com.au/events/documents/TomONeill.pdf Tom O'Neill, Viterbo University, 2005 Fulbright–Hays Seminar Abroad, Tall Poppy Syndrome: Bentham’s Utilitarianism in Australia]

*[http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/does-nz-still-cut-down-tall-poppies-2013031807 Does NZ still cut down tall poppies?]

[[Category:Sociology]]