>I know you said reverse, just spelling out they're different.

Hey. Sup. :)

I didn't say reverse.

I said:

>Somewhat, but not exactly the reverse, is Tall poppy syndrome.

Next time, and forever after, check points better before commenting, including the point that is right above the comment that you replied to, aka mine.

Pinky promise? :)

Welcome to the AI (r)age, where people comment without thinking or reading.

Oops, mea culpa.

Entschulding!

It was happening much before that, and not only on HN.

In fact, it has been happening forever, and anyone who doesn't know it is a rotten egg.

<Jumps into the pool ahead of others. (last one in, etc.)>

Well, this is some fun irony. An attacking comment, for offering an explanation, and acknowledging the prevalence of that particular cultural item.

You just attacked an explanation, including personal slag like "anyone who doesn't know".

>Entschulding

Typo, entschuldigung.