“The Onion Got a Big Head, Started Twisting Around, and Forgot Where It Came From” (Palestinian–Jordanian dialect proverb) There was a young woman named Farah who started making videos on social media from her bedroom. At first, the only people who followed her were her family and close friends. Whenever someone sent her a comment or a message, she’d reply right away. If anyone asked for advice, she’d happily help them. As time passed, her account grew, she gained thousands of followers, and companies started sending her gifts and offering her brand deals. But little by little… she changed. If one of her old friends sent her a message, she’d leave it unanswered. If she ran into someone who had known her for years, she’d greet them quickly and walk away as if she were too busy. Even the girls who had supported her from the very beginning noticed that she had started acting arrogant and looking down on them. One day, Farah attended a large public event. There, she saw her former school teacher—the very first person who had encouraged her and always told her, “You have talent. Keep going.” Farah greeted her coldly and walked away. One of Farah’s old friends witnessed the whole interaction. After Farah left, she shook her head and said, “Well… the onion got a big head, started twisting around, and forgot where it came from.” Everyone around her laughed because they remembered what Farah had been like before becoming famous—how kind she was and how she cared about everyone. Now that she had money and recognition, her attitude had completely changed. After a while, more and more people began noticing her arrogance, and many of her followers slowly drifted away. That’s when Farah realized that fame comes and goes, but kindness, humility, and good manners are what make people truly respect you and remember you fondly. From that day on, she became humble again and never forgot the people who had supported her from the very beginning. Meaning of the proverb “The onion got a big head, started twisting around, and forgot where it came from” is said when someone becomes wealthier, more successful, or more famous, then starts acting arrogant and looking down on others, forgetting the days when they were just like everyone else. The proverb is usually said sarcastically to remind someone not to become conceited and never to forget their roots or the people who stood by them in the beginning.