crab mentality

Crab mentality describes a way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.

For Filipinos, (and we are so popular to have it)crab mentality is the tendency to "outdo another at the others expense" or to "pull down those who strive to be better."

Sometimes, crab mentality also applies to those who seek to grab the spot of someone who is so popular and loved by most. The obvious attempt to outdo that person just to win the spotlight is so convincing, but in the end, the wicked act wears itself out, because people, sure,can tell the difference...

HAPPY CRABBING!!