If you think you are better than the next person, you get the middle finger. An Australian term that can be observed in Aussie and Kiwi culture that promotes humility over pride.
You: I've finished Uni top of class! I guess that makes me the smartest.
Friend with 'tall poppy syndrome': Congrats! Good luck getting a job coz if I'm the hiring manager, your attitude resume goes straight to the bin.
Friend with 'tall poppy syndrome': Congrats! Good luck getting a job coz if I'm the hiring manager, your attitude resume goes straight to the bin.
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1) Term used to describe or acknowledge any female you would not associate with under normal conditions.
2) Term used during social gatherings to rate female attendees.
2) Term used during social gatherings to rate female attendees.
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Get the Tall Can mug.The case where guys who are substantially tall (6'2 +) are often very laid back, generally in a good mood, not aggressive. Basically, they have nothing to prove and are just trying to enjoy life. Becomes obvious when compared to some men of smaler stature who tend to pick fights with them and attempt to 'prove a point.' The opposite of Short Man Syndrome or Napoleon Complex.
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Get the Tall Man Syndrome mug.To give someone the finger. To show someone your "Tall Can" is to stick your middle finger up at them, implying "Fuck Off"
Probably best known from Transplants - Tall Cans In The Air
Probably best known from Transplants - Tall Cans In The Air
"Duuuuuuuude, some guy just tried to rob Joey, he punched them in the face and gave em tall cans."
"Fo Sheezy?"
"Fo Sheezy?"
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Get the Tall Guy mug.Steve asked Rebecca out on a date, but his tall midget stature of only 5'10" resulted in his immediate rejection.
(At a midget club called Lowriders)
Midget 1: Dude, that bouncer is huge.
Midget 2: I know. He's like 5'6". I wouldn't want to piss him off. I'd shit myself.
(At a midget club called Lowriders)
Midget 1: Dude, that bouncer is huge.
Midget 2: I know. He's like 5'6". I wouldn't want to piss him off. I'd shit myself.
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