Robert Chase and Tall Poppy Syndrome I find the take in the fandom that "Chase doesn’t care" or is just "House’s lapdog" super interesting. As an Australian, I think Chase's reluctance to challenge House and the rest of the team - or make any attempt to 'stand out' is reflective of Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Tall poppy syndrome refers to how socially within Australia, individuals who are perceived to be too ambitious, successful or self-congratulatory are criticised, or 'cut down' by their peers. In many circles throughout Australia, being a tall poppy much isn’t just discouraged, it can make you a target.
This puts Chase in direct contrast with the other fellows, particularly Foreman (my favourite frenemies, haha), who is openly ambitious and determined to prove himself. Chase, on the other hand, actively avoids drawing attention to himself. Even before working for House, he literally chose seminary school - about as far from a high-powered medical career as you can get. And then there’s his dad. Having a famous father that the show goes out of it's way to imply pulled strings to get him into House’s fellowship would only make Chase even more inclined to lay low. When you already have a leg up, the last thing you want is to give people more reason to question if you deserve it. Don't even get me started on how Australia’s work culture (Heavy, heavy, heavy emphasis on work-life balance) would influence his character. TLDR: It’s not that Chase doesn’t care. It’s that he knows exactly how dangerous it can be to stand too tall.
WHAT NO. I STILL WANNA JSE THE FLAMINGO RAHHHHH :(((
SOBBING HAVE YOU SEEN PEOPLE ASSOCIATE THE FLAMINGO EMOJI WITH CHOREMAN???
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION???
…Did we start that? Because that was NOT my intention. Now I can’t use the flamingo emoji without it meaning I’m in love with Chase?? Thanks, guys. Thanks
.... i have no words because i keep forgetting this is a ship 😭
SOBBING HAVE YOU SEEN PEOPLE ASSOCIATE THE FLAMINGO EMOJI WITH CHOREMAN???
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION???
…Did we start that? Because that was NOT my intention. Now I can’t use the flamingo emoji without it meaning I’m in love with Chase?? Thanks, guys. Thanks
Could you please make me a 13 x Cameron pfp I love the other ones you’ve made
WAHHHH, OFC?!?!? Just a few questions before I start <3
Is there a specific style you want? Colors? All that lmao
are they separate pfps or do you want 13 and Cameron in one?
✦ . ── Tysm for requesting!!
Hi.. again.!
@puppy-oncologist
HOLY SHIT, ARE YOU OKAY??
I knew the bullying was.. well, INTENSE- Happy you're back!!
Dear Robert Sean Leonard...
PLEASE. JUST ONE CHANCE. PLEASE. AHHH
HELLO HELLO!! I MADE FOUR PFPS FOR THE CHARACTERS :
ERIC FOREMAN
JAMES WILSON
GREG HOUSE
REMY HADLEY (thirteen)
-- if you use them, credits are welcomed but ain't mandatory ;-; it's not like they are any good *sob sob*
-- if you want me to make a pfp for ya, just ask <33
i'll be making more as time goes on :DD
BACKGROUNDS DON'T BELONG TO ME. FOUND THEM ONLINE WITH NO CREDITS :(( IF YOU CAN FIND THEM, PLEASE TELL ME.
Pardon? 😀
wait.. WHAT?! HOW?!
Hey Wilson!
Erm, have you seen Foreman and Chase around? I have stolen some rocks for them and I can't find 'em :(
Oh.. well.. uh.. uh huh.. uh.. I'm not.. They're in the locker room, inside a locker.
Lowkey wanna make a Eric Foreman oneshot because there is no appreciation for my neurologist.
Fuck it, expect a LOT of Eric Foreman stuff. Pfps, headcannons, oneshots, etc.. because if you can't find anything, make it yourself.
Grrr, why so low-quality..
You made profile pictures of house's crew! (Including me) And it's really good so.. uhm.. can I use it?
@oncologisttwilson
SOBBING SCREAMING SHAKING, YOU MAY!!!! TYSM FOR ASKJNG RAWRR
ROARRR OFC YOU CAN <333 I'd love to have you use it, ACKKKKK :DD
HELLO HELLO!! I MADE FOUR PFPS FOR THE CHARACTERS :
ERIC FOREMAN
JAMES WILSON
GREG HOUSE
REMY HADLEY (thirteen)
-- if you use them, credits are welcomed but ain't mandatory ;-; it's not like they are any good *sob sob*
-- if you want me to make a pfp for ya, just ask <33
i'll be making more as time goes on :DD
BACKGROUNDS DON'T BELONG TO ME. FOUND THEM ONLINE WITH NO CREDITS :(( IF YOU CAN FIND THEM, PLEASE TELL ME.