Lake Wobegon effect
n.— «There was a strong Lake Wobegon effect in the data, with only 1 percent of the population admitting to having “less than average” looks.» —“Online Dating? Thin and Rich Works Here, Too” by Hal R. Varian New York Times June 30, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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