Japanese culture was viewed with suspicion and even disdain. The statement was met with controversy, suspicion and disdain. Both expressed disdain for modern capitalism and a preference for authoritarian collectivism. Gus accuses Bigger of succumbing to the stereotypes he himself had shown disdain for. Flanders is normally oblivious to Homer's disdain for him. He regarded what he thought was his son's effeminacy with disdain. Because of this, Lee had nothing but the utmost disdain for his superior. Wozniak has expressed his personal disdain for money and accumulating large amounts of wealth. Her bullying caused Klasky to disdain her. His disdain for his competitors sometimes showed. Surrey was less circumspect than his father in concealing his disdain. Diogenes had nothing but disdain for Plato and his abstract philosophy. Costas was outspoken about his disdain for Major League Baseball instituting a playoff wild card. This is a slighting of our liberty and a disdain of our honor. He quotes a number of respected thinkers and their disdain of cities.