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That is not a Dutch saying. In the Netherlands, there are literally rap songs extolling the virtues of Normal.

• pshc 5y ago
  Interesting, I would love to hear more and/or read the lyrics!
  • ricardobeat 5y ago
    Dutch culture favors blending in vs standing out. Another saying - japanese I think, that comes to mind, is "the nail that sticks out gets the hammer". I was sure there was a softer dutch version about "the tallest flower gets the snip" or something but I can't find a reference :) I feel that this is not the same spirit as 'high trees catch a lot of wind' though, that one in particular is about how famous/important people will receive a lot of criticism, and does not refer to the 'be normal' attitude.
    • mathgeek 5y ago
      Along the same lines as "the tallest blade of grass is always mowed" and "the late worm misses the bird".
    • hcrisp 5y ago
      "The higher up the tree the monkey climbs, the more his butt is exposed." - Jack Welch (I think)
    • manicdee 5y ago
      Tall poppy syndrome.
• nitrogen 5y ago
  Honestly, it would probably help if American music and entertainment had more of a "here's how we overcome together" theme and less "sing about my bling and you don't get a thing."