Peninsula Syndrome

The inflated sense of superiority among Carmel and Monterey Peninsula residents who see their area as the center of the universe, leading them to view themselves as elite and to believe that outsiders are inferior or unworthy.

Alex: "I tried to join a local event in Carmel, but everyone seemed so dismissive. They acted like I was a second-class citizen just because I live in Salinas."

Jamie: "That’s Peninsula Syndrome for you. They see their area as the center of the universe and view themselves as superior, often treating outsiders like they're beneath them."