special snowflake syndrome

Definitions

The conviction that one (or often one's child) is, in some way, special and should therefore be treated differently from others.

derogatory, uncountable

Examples

“Although we all like⟳ to think⟳ we are unique and experience⟳ the world in our own⟳ way—we all have⟳ a touch⟳ of the Special Snowflake Syndrome—people are in fact more alike than different.”

“America is plagued by the disease of Special Snowflake Syndrome. This is a contracted condition that afflicts the ego; it's where we believe⟳ ourselves to be utterly unique and better than everyone else.”

“Ah, the Tumblrfication of queer spaces... Maybe we'll finally get⟳ the courage to start⟳ speaking up against and calling this out without fear of Internet lynch mobs...”

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