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the velvet rope around competence, sometimes guarding genius, sometimes just guarding the rope.
word originFrom French elite, meaning the chosen or selected few.
oxford accentReceived Pronunciation signals class to fewer than 3% of Brits.
backfire riskExclusivity can fuel resentment that topples the elite entirely.
meritocracy mythTerm was coined as satire, not a compliment.
velvet pricingLuxury goods sell more when priced absurdly higher.