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Modern slang moves faster than ever. The social media age alone has brought about a good number of new colloquial expressions. And if you consider yourself an “old-timer,” you may have a difficult time keeping up.
One of these new terms is “main character syndrome.” As the name suggests, it describes a person who views their life as a Hollywood movie in which they are the lead protagonist. And in doing so, they project attention-seeking, entitled behavior that easily annoys those around them.
Here are some examples shared by members of the I Am The Main Character subreddit. You’ve likely seen some of these people out in the wild, all of whom deserve the spotlight online.
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#1
He Is The Main Character
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#2
It’s Chuck’s World Those Farmers Are Just Living In It
Upstaged75 16 hours ago (edited)
Then they started leaving food for Chunk and he brought his whole family - Nibbles, Nugget, Chip, and Chibbles. There are some great YouTube videos of everyone chowing down.. I'll put a link below.
#3
Guy Trying To Live In A Movie
Let’s make one thing clear: Main character syndrome is not an official diagnosis. To avoid possible confusion, psychologist Dr. Susan Albers prefers to call it ‘main character energy,’ where a person presents themselves to the world as if they have a camera on them at all times.
“Having that perspective — that you are the center of the story — naturally changes the way you present yourself to others and how you act in a public setting,” Dr. Albers told the Cleveland Clinic.
#4
Forbidden To Use One's Own Name
#5
An Adorable Mc
#6
Hunger Can't Wait For Seizures!
Upstaged75 16 hours ago
How trashy of a human do you have to be to write something like this knowing that someone had a medical emergency???
Main character syndrome and narcissistic personality disorder are not one and the same, and many people may confuse these two. However, they are closely related. As Dr. Albers explains, the difference is in the level of stability, where someone with NPD may exhibit their behaviors throughout their life and in different contexts in their relationships at work and at home.
“For someone who has main character syndrome, this is something that may be the focus or mindset at certain periods of someone’s life and not in others,” Dr. Albers said.
#7
What Life Choices Lead A Person To Be Like This?
#8
About That Faith In Humanity
#9
Today’s Xkcd Is On Point
As we noted in our intro section, the term "main character syndrome" originated in the social media age. And as Swansea University psychology professor Phil Reed points out, the advancement of digital technology can only exacerbate such behaviors.
#10
5 Pm, Rush Hour. At Least 3 Cars Are Waiting In Line To Get To A Pump. These Guys Have Been Finished Pumping Gas And Have Been Holding A Casual Conversation For 8 Minutes At This Point
#11
When You Just Want To Watch Hockey As A Christian
Upstaged75 15 hours ago
Get bent Colin. You should just stay home if you're so easily offended.
#12
This Has To Be Satire, Right?!?!
“The anonymity afforded by digital communication allows people to reinvent themselves, or, in extreme and potentially dangerous cases, to present entirely false versions of themselves, much more easily,” Reed wrote.
#13
This Twitch Streamer Sitting The Wrong Way On My Motorcycle Without Permission Parked Near Twitch Con For Her Stream And Then Yelling At Me For Interrupting Her Stream
#14
Squashing Supermarket Oranges Just To Get A Good Portrait
#15
Guy Couldn’t Bribe Someone To Change Their Beliefs, Posts Selfie Instead
Living in today’s world of instant gratification doesn’t mean everyone is prone to developing main character syndrome. There are ways to keep yourself grounded. Some tips from Medical News Today include practicing self-reflection, checking in with others, listening to feedback, and seeking professional help when needed.
#17
Starring: Yearbook's Photo Editor!!
LookASquirrel 15 hours ago
She should take up boxing or MMA because she has a very punchable face.
#18
Good Thing They Are Definitely Not Being A Stereotype
Upstaged75 16 hours ago
I'd be grilling meat outside every single day if I was this person's neighbor and saw this message. 😂
#19
Oh, So This Is Target’s Fault...right
#20
Evidently, Her Skin Tone Is The Only One That Should Be Considered When Making Bandaids
#21
🤡
#22
Mc ??
#23
Oh Dear
Upstaged75 16 hours ago
🤮🤮🤮 On behalf of all the Tate's in the world, I apologize for this waste of space! And FYI - he and his brother were arrested for human trafficking, among other disgusting crimes.
#24
“No Thanks 👋🏾 “
#25
Lil Pump Was Surprised When People In Japan Didn't Recognise Him
#26
The Swifty Recruitment Ceremony Was Interrupted
Spencers slave no more 16 hours ago
She's a viral hoaxer who enjoys posting lies to start rage bait.
#27
Vegan Cries Because Apple Won't Delete The Meat Emoji
#28
He Must Be Losing It
#29
When The Dad Knows How To Play Reverse UNO 😂
Did I say that out loud? 14 hours ago
Show him how strong and independent you are by paying for it yourself.
#30
How To Get Yourself Banned From A Restaurant And Waste The Waitstaff’s Time
#31
This Is Her Hallway How Dare You Use That To Walk
LookASquirrel 15 hours ago
I regret clicking on the link under the pic because it just took me to the video and when I clicked it played and that gave her more attention. This thread has some odd posts.
#32
How Many People Did This Chick Run Off The Road?
#33
I Haven't Checked Out The Context, But They Are Getting Dragged On Fb
Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47) 14 hours ago
If they are the very top of what they think humanity should be, perhaps it's best if we all died off. Besides can't they pick people who don't have defective eyesight? ;-)
#34
Wants To Be The Bachelorette So Bad
Did I say that out loud? 14 hours ago
OK. Just leave me with the snacks and you go do whatever.
#35
Couple Raise $62k To Try To Buy Rights To Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ Because They Hate It And Never Want It To Be Played Again. Article Link In First Comment
#36
Very True
LakotaWolf (she/her) 14 hours ago
I'm pretty sure that this is how my mother feels about my sister and I (and really every other relative of ours.) I don't think she thinks we actually have lives outside of her observation. It's like we're little Roombas who dock ourselves and go into stasis when we're not in her immediate field of vision.
#37
I'd Love To Be Able To Read The Group Chats That He's Not In
#38
My Friend Put His Wedding Photos Up Today And The Bestman (Who Made A Lot Of The Day About Him) Inboxed Me This. After The Speech On The Day He Kept Going Up To Girls And Saying "My Speech Was The Best Ay"
#39
Passenger On A Hijacked Plane Asked To Take A Photo With The Hijacker
Upstaged75 16 hours ago
Not what it seems like. He wanted to get a closer look at the explosive vest to determine if it was real or not. It wasn't and everyone was OK after the hijacker surrendered.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 14 hours ago
My mother absolutely has Main Character Syndrome. Other peoples' feelings, wants, and needs aren't real to her. She also has to make every conversation about her somehow. If I mention I've lost weight, she immediately híjacks the conversation to tell me about how much weight SHE's lost and how she's taking a "half" dose of Ozempic and look how much weight she's lost and so on and so forth. I can't tell her about anything that happens in my life, because she will immediately start talking about that topic but how it relates to her and only her. She once said she was going to stop going to our local Senior Center because "the other ladies only talk about their children and books they read, and they never talk about what I want them to talk about". It's pretty astounding, to be honest. She completely does not care about any other person except herself. Nothing is important unless it affects her.
Sam Trudeau 5 hours ago
In D&D my first character happens to be the strongest in the campaign, so combat sometimes leads to "alright, in two minutes, paladin is plan b"
LakotaWolf (she/her) 14 hours ago
My mother absolutely has Main Character Syndrome. Other peoples' feelings, wants, and needs aren't real to her. She also has to make every conversation about her somehow. If I mention I've lost weight, she immediately híjacks the conversation to tell me about how much weight SHE's lost and how she's taking a "half" dose of Ozempic and look how much weight she's lost and so on and so forth. I can't tell her about anything that happens in my life, because she will immediately start talking about that topic but how it relates to her and only her. She once said she was going to stop going to our local Senior Center because "the other ladies only talk about their children and books they read, and they never talk about what I want them to talk about". It's pretty astounding, to be honest. She completely does not care about any other person except herself. Nothing is important unless it affects her.
Sam Trudeau 5 hours ago
In D&D my first character happens to be the strongest in the campaign, so combat sometimes leads to "alright, in two minutes, paladin is plan b"
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