Certainly. The linked reference argues otherwise though: >is a phrase that describes a way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neithe

Certainly. The linked reference argues otherwise though: >is a phrase that describes a way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." >Individually, the crabs could easily escape from the pot, but instead, they grab at each other in a useless "king of the hill" competition which prevents any from escaping and ensures their collective demise.