tall_poppy_syndrome poppy was never brite The tall poppy syndrome refers to the behavioural trait of Australians to cut down those who are 'superior' to them. It is used to explain why most politicians, some academics, and the occasional millionaire, commands a level of community admiration inferior to that of a toilet cleaner. http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/poppy.htm 041201 what's it to you? who go blather from