Ask Amy & the Tall Poppy Syndrome
Amy Dickinson, successor to Ann Landers, is the Chicago Tribune's signature general advice columnist and advises readers regarding their personal questions and pressing issues. Her column is syndicated and read around the world. The following article was published on April 8, 2023. It was sent to me by
Musings on the Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) in Medicine
https://douggarland.com/pdf/ECOR-22-CS-166.pdf Investigators write scientific articles for many reasons. Two of the noble purposes are seeking truth and advancing science. Other less noble reasons could include padding one's CV, moving up the academic ladder, lecturing invitations, etc. Scientific medical articles often fail miserably. It
Will Smith, the Academy Awards, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome
This is the third in a 3-part video series explaining the Tall Poppy Syndrome. Award-winning actors frequently thank writers for providing powerful material which showcased their prowess. I thank Mr. Smith for delineating many facets of the seemingly straightforward Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) metaphor in a singular spectacle. For starters,
Anatomy of the TALL POPPY SYNDROME
This animated video will greatly aid your understanding of the Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS). The meaning of the metaphor is cutting down a Tall Poppy (TP) so that all are equal - a mediocre maintaining mechanism. Of course, the metaphor is not that simple. Various dark emotions can be identified
Newly released podcast on TPS
Douglas Robbins recently posted a podcast, Den of Discussion, that we did last year regarding The Tall Poppy Syndrome. Doug is an author, great interviewer and listener. This is an encompassing podcast on the subject. Do you enjoy cutting people down? The Tall Poppy Syndrome w/ Dr. Doug GarlandThe tall
Joe Rogan Podcast & The Tall Poppy Syndrome
Alexander Volkanovski is a native Australian , a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight Champion, and current #1 ranked in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Featherweight division. On February 11, 2023, Volkanovski fought #2 ranked Russian Islam Makhachev, Lightweight division, at Perth, Australia. The match was made in heaven and it
The Tall Poppy Syndrome & The Seven Deadly Sins
Dark emotions are frequently found in the tall poppy syndrome (TPS). The seven deadly sins are a well-known grouping of dark emotions. I have identified 6 of these 7 deadly sins consistently in TPS. Three are often found in the cutter: envy, anger and laziness; and three are identified in
Peanuts 1959
What does a 1959 comics trip of Peanuts and America have in common? Neither is aware of the appellation (the Tall Poppy Syndrome) or comprehends it’s concept, causes, and implications. In the fifth century B.C., the Greek historian Herodotus described the tall poppy syndrome (TPS) metaphor. He described
The secret phone call to Bob Iger
The secret phone call to Bob Iger. The text Jim Cramer sent Disney’s CFO. The disastrous board meeting that sank Bob Chapek. This is the full account of Disney’s epic power struggle. https://t.co/RxXOj7Il9F via @WSJ Chapek cut down by Iger #tallpoppysyndorme — doug garland (@tallpoppybook) December