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50 Times Attention Seekers Went Too Far With Their Ignorance (New Pics)
According to Freud, infants have an innate tendency to be self-centered. The main basic, evolutionary instinct of humans is to protect themselves and survive. In order to do so, the brain has to be 'selfish’ and largely concerned about itself. But as we grow up, we start to realize that not everything revolves around us, and our self-centeredness starts to decline.
Unfortunately, not all people grow out of it, and the I’m the Main Character online community is proof of that. It’s dedicated to shaming individuals who can’t help but just want to be the center of attention by shining even more spotlight on them. If you ask me, there’s no better way to help the entitled Karens come back down to earth.
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#1
This Guy At Disneyland
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#2
Entitled Bride
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
This story was on here several weeks ago and there was an update this week. Newly rich, entitled woman, if I remember correctly, marrying a child from a billionaire's family.
#3
Shocked
I was on a trip to the United Kingdom. I am a Canadian and was more than glad to see the recognition for our contribution in the world wars and especially since 10% of our population served in the second. I was absolutely stunned by what I saw at the Canadian war memorial. I didn’t say a word but should I have? It’s a memorial paying respect to thousands of Canadians (usually in their early 20s) who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and liberation of a occupied Europe.
Rabid Fanfictioner 1 year ago
disrespecting war memorials...wow. that's a new level of stupid.
As the subreddit name suggests, the behavior of these people on the list falls under the term main character syndrome. It’s a fairly new colloquial definition used to describe someone who sees themselves as the main protagonist in a movie called ‘Life’ and always needs the spotlight on them.
Even though the word ‘syndrome’ is part of its name, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not an actual syndrome or a medical diagnosis. The term originated on social media and is colloquially used to describe people with narcissistic or self-centered tendencies.
#4
This POS Main Character At Aushwitz
#5
Seconds Before She Kicked Him In The Head. Got Mad When She Was Asked To Move Seats
#6
I Was Running In Lane 1 At The Track, And This Dude Showed Up And Decided This Was The Perfect Location To Lie Down
Fully aware all I had to do was run around him, which I totally did, but this still annoyed TF out of me: he stayed like this for 30 minutes and then got up and left.
It started as an innocent way for people to romanticize their lives and make even the most mundane aspects of them more interesting. This shouldn't really have any negative impacts. That is, until people develop the need to make everything about themselves.
#7
Standing In The Front Row
Lady stood up and recording right as the recital started. Even though people behind her were telling her to sit down, it was about ten minutes before an administrator confronted her
#8
I Let A Colleague Borrow One Of My Favorite Books, And It Was Returned To Me With The Pages Written On And Stuffed With Sticky Notes
The_one_on_the_left 1 year ago
As a bibliophile, I say engrave some words on their car. See how they like it.
Alexandra 1 year ago
This is unforgiveable. The colleague should buy a replacement, that's what. And, oh yes, a brain as well. Who in the name of the seven bells of Hell defaces a book they've borrowed?
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
My overlords, who find books to be very comfy napping spots (when I'm trying to read) have volunteered to carve the text onto the person's skin.
Beak Hookage 1 year ago
I used to work in a library and GOD it annoyed me when people did this to the books. In fact one of my annual duties was fixing the defaced textbooks in our collection.
Herr Bastich 1 year ago
"... my favorite book" a book about marketing strategies? - what a joke!
KatZen 1 year ago
Was thinking the same thing. Most business books are BS. And I say that as someone with a couple bookcases full of them. This person is probably a Young Republican, business major frat kid to even call that his favorite book. Who's the main character here, after all?
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SkippityBoppityBoo 1 year ago
Write, scribble etc in your own books all you want to but if someone has lent you something, anything? Always return it to them in the same condition that you recieved it in.
Alisha Brun 1 year ago
God, I bought someone a new book because I took theirs on vacation with me and though it was bent at the corners. Who is this insane pervert who thinks this is acceptable.
Georgia Ireland 1 year ago
I would insist that they buy me a new copy of that book, then let them have the copy they ruined. I understand that taking notes helps some folks when they read, but doing it in a book that you borrowed is just rude. Buy a little spiral bound notebook and use that.
KatZen 1 year ago
Anyone here actually read what is on those pages? It's a book about branding. And judging by the terminology, in a post-pandemic, tiktok, AI world, it's probably obsolete, by now. Or at least a little dated. Hope the guy has a more substantive favorite book by now. (I mean, it still sucks someone marked it up, but I think we can call off the pitchfork mob.)
Midoribird Aoi 1 year ago
My Dad's Bible with all his notes in it is important to me...but that's different 😆
whineygingercat 1 year ago
I haven't loaned a book out since 8th grade, when a book I lent was returned after a cat peed on it.
Lee Stone 1 year ago
I have to go against the grain on this one. I love books with marginalia and often prefer to purchase them that way. Marginalia are also a surprisingly rich source of historical information. That being said, I wouldn't loan a book I wasn't ok with this happening to it. I also would be annoyed if the marginalia was ugly like this picture is.
NotTodaySatan!! 1 year ago
I happen to agree with you, as I appreciate learning the thought process of others. I, however, disagree with the "ugly" comment as I feel that's perceptive. I also feel the drawings, pen color choice and way they write give further insight to their thoughts.
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Mary Guerinot 1 year ago
I once loaned a hardcover of one of my favorite authors to a friend. When she returned it (after repeated requests), the dustjacket was gone and her child had colored (COLORED) on quite a few pages! She just laughed and said sorry. Never loaned her anything else.
Leesa DeAndrea 1 year ago
Well, now you know. If you let people use your stuff, you may not get it back in good condition. Or at all.
Sharon Attwood 1 year ago
Rude behavior and entitlement knows no bounds these days. If you must annotate books, BUY YOUR OWN COPY!
Lady Lestrange 1 year ago
Your colleague seems to go backwards in the human evolution timeline
Sophia Athene 1 year ago (edited)
Aw hell no! I'm an unashamed bibliophile. New replacement NOW!
Shelly Graham 1 year ago
Did you request he replace it immediately? If he'd refused I'd have posted this on a group chat which would include ALL COLLEAGUES!
Just a boring person 1 year ago (edited)
Just borrowed her textbook and RIPPED every pages out, before taping them back with sticky tapes.
Krystal Quigley 1 year ago
That's is the last anything they ever borrow. And no favors either
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OneHappyPuppy 1 year ago (edited)
Oh this brings me back... Literature class, I'm paired with a schoolmate and we're sharing a book because another pair in class didn't have theirs so I gave them *mine*. Proceeded to doodle like I always do in the book in front of me, *not mine*, and only did I realize at the end of class when I was given my book back that I had defaced my classmates book. That still haunts me...
DragonofMordor 1 year ago
I can't even imagine doing this to one of my own books. Doing it to someone else's? That's just evil.
Hobby Hopper 1 year ago
I had a box set of the original theatrical releases of the Star Wars trilogy on VHS. Someone borrowed them, and I never saw them again.
Lester the Space Duck 1 year ago
Sticky notes, okay, but don't write in it unless you own it. I would demand they buy me a new copy.
Tho Nguyen 1 year ago (edited)
Bruh, glad I switched to ebook and never look back. Few years back, I actually loaned my (real) books to friends and family members a few times but luckily they were returned intact and unblemished. Now I just ask for their email to send the ebook files.
Samuel Pelatan 1 year ago
That's kinda the best way to read. Just dont do it on someone else's Book wtf
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
I used to use post-it notes for this exact purpose in school to prevent this exact thing.
#9
Main Character Blinds Everyone The Entire Show For A Video Shoot
“Main character syndrome describes the lens through which a person sees themselves,” explained Topsie VanderBosch, LMSW, a licensed therapist and mindset coach. “People who think they’re the main character tend to believe that they’re the most important person in most situations and interactions with people.”
#10
Taking Photos In A Sensitive Habitat
#11
This Person, Who Blocked No Less Than Four Electric Charging Spots
CheshirePhrogg 1 year ago
They do this deliberately because they think electric cars are some how destroying the world. It is just jerk a** petty
#12
She Can’t Keep Her Pet Away From The Window But Expects For You To?
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I'm not taking away Bouche's and Audi's joy to accommodate some random woman who can't control an animal that's been bred for thousands of years to please us.
Generally, someone with the main character syndrome exhibits dramatic behaviors, overdramatizes life events, feels like they’re better than other people, and has a lot of outward confidence that might hide underlying insecurities. Additional ones include romanticizing experiences or relationships, constantly seeking validation from social media, and needing to outshine others.
#13
Which Do You Hate More?
1 "My vehicle deserves more space." The vehicle that needs to take more than one parking space in a congested parking lot/garage.
2 "My vehicle is more important than people." The vehicle that needs to block sidewalks used for walking and wheelchair access. (Note: the red color pavement is a ramp next to a handicap parking space.)
Always Malfunctioning 1 year ago
These are almost as bad as when someone blocks a crosswalk. My blind stepbrother once take his white cane and repeatedly hit a vehicle blocking the crosswalk (even though I told him what was in his way). The driver was pissed 😄 🤣
#14
My Neighbor Sprayed Herbicide On My Back Lot To Make Himself A Parking Spot
Sheriff says that in our county you’re allowed to park on the outer 8 feet of someone else’s lawn for a day or two without their permission because it’s considered the shoulder. Come back to the same spot as many times as you want, just don’t be there continuously. You probably don’t have the right to kill someone else’s vegetation but I can’t prove it was him.
#15
My Neighbors Parking, And No It’s Not Temporary, Been Like This For 3 Days
We have an HOA but clearly they don’t care, but they do care if my garbage can is left out 30 seconds after garbage is picked up.
Experts say that viewing yourself as a main character can be healthy. However, like most things, it should be taken advantage of in moderation. VanderBosch explained that developing confidence and owning one’s life choices can be the positive effects of this syndrome. But when it causes people to hurt others with their self-absorbed behavior, it becomes unhealthy. If a person centers themselves too much and expects the world to revolve around them, they are stepping into destructive territory.
#16
Influencer Camera Set Up
I'm trying to take a nap during my 6 hour layover at Denver Airport and without warning or asking, a pair of people set up these bright face lights and have been complaining about people other than them being in an airport.
Colin Matthews 1 year ago
Get up and turn them off. Remember Airports are explicit "NO FILMING WITHOUT EXPLICIT CONSENT OF THE AIRPORT COMPANY"
#17
American Tourist Complains Restaurant In Tokyo Gave Her The Menu Item She Ordered; Doubles Down By Blaming The Restaurant For Not Having Enough Menus In English
AtMostAFabulist 1 year ago
Don't argue with stupid people. The will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
#18
“Not Now Sweetie, Taylor Swift Is Playing My Song”
The main character syndrome can also be mistaken for a similar term called main character energy. The latter has more positive connotations associated with the protagonist of a story, like confidence, charisma, and self-assurance. It’s a feeling of being in control of our own life story and embracing our uniqueness.
#19
How Dare An Uber Driver Not Know Who She Was! It’s Microaggression, I Tell Ya!
Rabid Fanfictioner 1 year ago
imagine being just another uber customer going to the post office
#20
Test Tasting Soup Straight From The Ladle
Hannah Taylor 1 year ago
Precisely why supermarkets have eliminated the self-service food areas like this.
#21
How About You Try To Initiate A Conversation With Someone You Are Interested In Talking To?
AtMostAFabulist 1 year ago
Because you are standing close together with dumb looks onyour faces?
Unlike the main character syndrome, it doesn’t mean to always seek the spotlight. It’s more about living with intention, loving yourself, and choosing things that represent your values and ambitions, even if it means standing out or going off the beaten path.
#22
Your Armrest = My Footrest
Rabid Fanfictioner 1 year ago
why does this happen so commonly on flights? dear gods people, KEEP YOUR STINKY FEET TO YOURSELF
#24
Larry Croft Is In Town, Ensuring Ai's Safety
People who have this so-called energy may run down a city street with everyone looking at them or dance in public without caring what others think. When in action, this can be a fun and dreamy way of dealing with the world.
#25
10% Harder Because Of Me
#26
How Dare You Also Use The Pool
#27
Imagine Being A Sh**ty Father And Posting About It Thinking People Will Agree With You
#28
“I’m Taking A Long Break At A Public Gym. Don’t You Start Using The Equipment I’m Not Done With Yet!”
#29
These People Used Books To “Reserve” Their Seats At The Resort And Then Just Never Showed Up
Wild how inconsiderate some people can be. Reserving lounge chairs early in the morning just in case they feel like going to the pool at some point.
The box is mine from some fries I ordered.
Always Malfunctioning 1 year ago
Your fries came in a box like they went to a university or something.
#30
How Dare People Stare At Me While I Take A Photo Of Them In Public!
#31
Parking Is Rough…
#32
The Audacity Of This B
Hannah Taylor 1 year ago
As if there isn't even the slightest possibility of another disabled person needing to use that stall.
#33
Saw A Car Actually Parked Like This In A Crowded Restaurant Parking Lot
#34
Found In The Wild
#35
My Neighbor (Apartments) Keeps Doing This Because She Doesn’t Want Anyone Parking Next To Her Car (She’s Not Disabled)
The_one_on_the_left 1 year ago
Next time she parks next to it, put all that stuff on the roof of her car.
#36
Expecting Literally Everyone Else But Yourself To Care For Your Children
⨺⃝ ~Just-A-Black-Cat-Lover~ ⨺⃝ 1 year ago
Then.. make it where you CAN'T have any more, or adjust to it yourself??
#37
At Least The Shoes Are On
#38
Disney Adults Are Making His Brother's Wedding All About Themselves
#39
This Terrible Parker
Rabid Fanfictioner 1 year ago
in such cases, one must zip tie a shopping cart to the car's handle to warn others of this menace to society :)
#40
A Kingly Slumber
#41
People In My Neighborhood Bought Up 2 Houses And Now Use The Neighborhood As Their Private Truck Depot
They own at least 5 large trucks and leave em for entire weekends, alternate side parking days, etc.
3 Otters 🦦 1 year ago
Complain to the city. Preferably call or check the city website- may or may not be legal.
#42
You're Not Jesus
Becca not Becky 1 year ago
Said Ashleigh in the mirror as she prepped for her next MLM post on Facebook
#43
Andrew Tate Says He Doesn't Sleep With Vaccinated Women
#44
A*s Hole, Moron, Or Both?
#45
Went To A Concert Recently. This Was My View 80% Of The Time. I Literally Saw The Concert Through Other People’s Phones. Seriously, Try To Zoom In And See How Many Phones Are Up
#46
Ladies, Prince Charming Is Finally Here
#47
Taking Up 4 Seats In A Very Crowded Airport
#48
Flexing On Your Friend During Their Engagement
#49
I’ll Pull The Car Around
The_one_on_the_left 1 year ago (edited)
To be fair, that is a lot of shopping and it's pissing it down... Although there ARE better ways to do this.
#50
When You're Late To Your Nieces Talent Show
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Or you could have figured out how much time you needed, and had your phone alert you.
#51
One Parking Spot Is Not Enough!
⨺⃝ ~Just-A-Black-Cat-Lover~ ⨺⃝ 1 year ago
extra-long boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.
#52
Maybe It's Your Personality
#53
This Isn’t A Parking Spot. This Is The Parking Lot Driving Lane
AtMostAFabulist 1 year ago
But,, it's under the tree!! Surely you don't expect that person to park in the sun?!?
#54
D-List Journalist Claims To Have Single-Handedly Launched Numerous Musicians' Careers
#55
Motivational Influencer
#56
Boomer Angry He Doesn’t Get The “Pretty Side” Of His Neighbors New Fence
Almost sunny 1 year ago
They paid for the fence so stop being stupid. Just buy panels and cover it on your side perhaps.
#57
Mc Calls Cops Over A Sandwich
#58
Guy Posted This In A Sub For Pokémon Cards Cause He Was Mad No One Cared About His Loose Packs
#59
Pretty Cut A Dry Main Character
#60
It’s Ok, You Go Ahead And Take Up 4 Spots
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Alexandra 1 year ago
Same here, with the difference that I should stop reading this in the morning because it spoils my day.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago (edited)
Before actually reading the list: I wonder how many of these entries are 100% things my mom would say/do! I’ll edit after I read to give my conclusion, LOL. EDIT: All of them. I can see my mom doing and saying ALL of these things. She's 79 and I can see her even doing the "modern" shite. XD
justagirl 1 year ago
...hopefully not the posing-in-front-of-auschwitz thing?
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Charlotte Sandoval 1 year ago
Bring back yelling at people. If their parents wouldn't correct them, society needs to. After a public shaming or 2 it'll stop
Becky Samuel 10 months ago
Did I miss the memo about recycling 7 month old content and not even attempting to hide it? That's two articles ina row now.
Marie BellaDonna 1 year ago
I'm not going to lie, I have parked over the lines a few times. I'm a really good driver, but I SUCK at parking lol. HOWEVER, I have never parked over the line, shrugged, and then just went into the store and left it that way. I have always gotten out of the car, realized my mistake, and then gotten right back in a fixed it. That's the difference.
Sami-Jo Ross 1 year ago
It should be perfectly legal to slap people with main character syndrome like this.
Raymond Closs 1 year ago
None of this should surprise any of us anymore, just know you are not alone.
Richard Ross 1 year ago
The amount of dumb people that can’t see past the end of their noses 🤔
Captive 1 year ago
The airport one. There is always someone at a crowded gate who would lie on 3 or 4 seats while people can't find a place to sit. Who raised you?
justme 1 year ago
People should sit on them and see if that fixes the behavior lol
Load More Replies... Alexandra 1 year ago
Same here, with the difference that I should stop reading this in the morning because it spoils my day.
Load More Replies... LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago (edited)
Before actually reading the list: I wonder how many of these entries are 100% things my mom would say/do! I’ll edit after I read to give my conclusion, LOL. EDIT: All of them. I can see my mom doing and saying ALL of these things. She's 79 and I can see her even doing the "modern" shite. XD
justagirl 1 year ago
...hopefully not the posing-in-front-of-auschwitz thing?
Load More Replies... Charlotte Sandoval 1 year ago
Bring back yelling at people. If their parents wouldn't correct them, society needs to. After a public shaming or 2 it'll stop
Becky Samuel 10 months ago
Did I miss the memo about recycling 7 month old content and not even attempting to hide it? That's two articles ina row now.
Marie BellaDonna 1 year ago
I'm not going to lie, I have parked over the lines a few times. I'm a really good driver, but I SUCK at parking lol. HOWEVER, I have never parked over the line, shrugged, and then just went into the store and left it that way. I have always gotten out of the car, realized my mistake, and then gotten right back in a fixed it. That's the difference.
Sami-Jo Ross 1 year ago
It should be perfectly legal to slap people with main character syndrome like this.
Raymond Closs 1 year ago
None of this should surprise any of us anymore, just know you are not alone.
Richard Ross 1 year ago
The amount of dumb people that can’t see past the end of their noses 🤔
Captive 1 year ago
The airport one. There is always someone at a crowded gate who would lie on 3 or 4 seats while people can't find a place to sit. Who raised you?
justme 1 year ago
People should sit on them and see if that fixes the behavior lol
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