The term dates back to (c. 620–564 BCE) and the story of " The Fox and the Grapes ". After failing repeatedly to reach a cluster of ripe grapes hanging high on a vine, the fox skulks away, muttering to himself, "I’m sure those grapes are sour anyway".
Psychologists suggest this is a form of —the mental discomfort we feel when our desires don't match our reality. Sour Grapes - First Christian Church of Macon Sour Grapes
The "Sour Grapes" Effect: Why We Devalue What We Can't Have We’ve all been there: you apply for a "dream job," don't get the offer, and suddenly find yourself telling friends, "It probably would have been a toxic environment anyway." Or maybe you missed out on a limited-edition purchase and immediately decided the quality was likely subpar. The term dates back to (c