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50 Self-Centered People That Deserved To Be Roasted For Their Tone-Deaf Posts
Interview With Expert
People like to stand out from the crowd. Be unique and act differently. And it’s well and fine when you’re a teenager still building your personality and finding what you like and don’t like. But this struggle to not be like others to get attention gets stale really quickly when you’re an adult. You realize that the ‘not like other people’ phase is just that – a phase, and it seems pretty cringy in real life.
The I’m The Main Character community gives a pretty healthy dose of shaming to those guilty of constantly wanting to be the center of attention. It’s a subreddit with over 1.3 million members who like to roast self-absorbed people. I mean, if they were foolish enough to post their main character syndrome behavior, they need to be able to take the ridicule, right?
Bored Panda also reached out to Alexander Danvers, Ph.D., a social psychologist and Director of Treatment Outcomes at Sierra Tucson, who researches emotions and social interactions.
We asked him how professionals would describe 'Main Character Syndrome,' why some people act this way, and whether we all have some of that main character energy in us. After all, we're all the main characters of our lives, aren't we?
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#1
Tesla Owner Thought They Were The Main Character…they Were Wrong
The popularity of the I'm The Main Character subreddit is a testament to how people detest those who publicly act like they're at the center of the world. The community also has one condition for its posts: they have to feature "deliberate attention-seeking behavior, entitlement, or individuals thinking they are more privileged than anyone else."
The subreddit is also against discrimination, harassment, racism, misogyny, bigotry, or personal attacks. Even if the main characters featured on the subreddit are extremely rude, the rules ask members not to harass them on their social media. The same goes for discussions among members: "There is always a real human with emotions behind the screen," the group cites Reddiquette.
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#2
Cat Thinks Its The Main Character
#3
They Were Definitely Looking At Them
To learn more about 'Main Character Syndrome' from a psychology professional's perspective, we reached out to Dr. Alex Danvers. Because the term gets thrown around online quite frequently, we were curious to know whether psychologists and mental health experts characterize it as a medical diagnosis.
"'Main Character Syndrome' isn't a medical diagnosis," Danvers tells us. "It's a pop culture term, which means it has a looser definition, and people can use it in different ways. Typically, I see it used to mean that someone sees their life as a story—a TV drama or a romantic comedy—and puts themselves in the starring role."
#4
Invading Someone's Privacy And Insulting Them
#5
“Not My Order?” I Don’t Know What That Even Means…
Upstaged75 1 year ago
That happened to me once. The barista was making MY order and some douche who had literally just ordered 30 seconds ago yelled at her that she was making it wrong. I turned to him and said "dude quit yelling at her, it's not even your order!".
#6
Thinks The World Stops For Him Because He Spent Too Much On His Truck
Little Wonder 1 year ago
The wonderful thing about my car is it's so scratched up and dinged already, and also small, I would 100% do this.
Dr. Danvers says that such a mindset can change the way a person thinks. Sometimes in big ways, sometimes in small ways. "At the problematic end, it can make the person too focused on themselves, always trying to shift conversations and social situations to center around the drama of their personal story."
"This can cause someone to overlook other people’s thoughts or feelings, treating them as supporting characters. That can feel, to friends, like a lack of empathy or rudeness."
"But it can also lead to behaviors that are pretty common and less problematic," Danvers continues. "Like trying to present yourself as positively as possible or focusing on documenting your life on social media over engaging in the moment."
#7
Who Does This?!
#8
Starring: Yearbook's Photo Editor
#9
Surely This Ain’t Real…
Danvers also notes that people engaging in narcissistic and entitled behavior might be masking other feelings, like feeling insecure or like they're not in control. "If someone is giving big main character energy, there's probably something deeper going on, and there are likely aspects of their life they aren't happy with," the social psychologist explains.
#10
Main Character At Starbucks
#11
What Kind Of Welcome Was He Expecting?
#12
The Pic Really Emphasizes Her Point
Skara Brae 1 year ago
The man in the rice field wonders why some creepy woman in her underwear is staring at him.
In recent years, there has been much discussion about how people do not know how to act in public spaces anymore. Concertgoers keep throwing things at celebrities during concerts, and kids are destroying testers and being mean to Sephora employees. Did we forget how to act when we're not at home?
"The pandemic made a lot of people feel more anxious and less connected," Alex Danvers says. Since unhappiness and anxiety in daily life can lead to narcissistic behavior, he agrees that the pandemic and social media play a role in how we conduct ourselves in public spaces.
#13
The Bride Who's Wedding Cake Was A Life Size Version Of Herself Is Pretty Mc Behaviour
David 1 year ago
If that's all cake - the thought of cutting it up is pretty cringe. At some point you have to cut off her head. Someone with a few drinks in them is going to make a lame joke about "I'll have a piece of that a...ss" and so on. I can't think of a graceful way to cut up a cake that looks like a human being.
Pedantic Panda 1 year ago
And she didn't look happy about it. The husband on the other hand seems to be looking forward to sticking the knife in.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
She doesn't look like she had anything to do with it. That's a serious WTF look. Not so much MC as just embarrassing.
Eroe Infinito 1 year ago
The face I see is, "This is the best you can do?"
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Louise Clarke 1 year ago
The cake wasn't her idea, her husband had the cake made to look like her.
Chicken Nugget 1 year ago
She says "let them eat cake" and suddenly it'll be "off with her head"
Kristal 1 year ago
Eh, for weddings, as long as both people getting married are good with thus, then screw everyone else. Stop judging people's wedding, it's their party they are paying for and are celebrating themselves. This is one of the few time to be the main character. Disclaimer: this statement does not include or support people that verbally and/or emotionally abuse staff, guests, and/or bridal party members for the "sake of the wedding", nor classless couples that require people attending their wedding (in any capacity) to pay for their wedding in some capacity to be able to attend.
marko skerlavaj 1 year ago
than the husband invites all the guests to have a peace of his sweet wife and enjoy them self...
MaximumKarmaSaint 1 year ago
I'm ok with this because that cake probably took so much effort, the husband seems to be happy with it.
SewingStaffy 1 year ago
I remember this when it happened. Years ago (seriously 10+). It was for their wedding vows renewal and she loved it
Lotekguy 1 year ago
Probably, but then the haters would say he just married for her dough.
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Trophy Husband 1 year ago
Holy cow, before reading the title I saw the cake and believed it was a real person. That's some serious talent. Talk about a dumb idea turning out great!
Sarah Kassian 1 year ago
Don't like those birthday cakes with photos of people on them either, my daughter had one for my grandson and I felt as though we were cutting him up
Mary Peace 1 year ago
I feel sorry for the groom. He's not included in the cake, and obviously hasn't seen the signs of how married life will be. What will she want next, a hedge trimmed into her shape, a statue of herself on the front lawn, or a painting of her on the roof?
Mary Beadle 1 year ago
What an ego! Making the cake look like you! Did the guests expect to be eating the bride? Remember the wedding cake should reflect both the bride and groom
Robert Beveridge 1 year ago
"wait, you didn't want this to be a red velvet lava cake? oops, my bad..."
Shelly Graham 1 year ago
That look on her face says it all, "They should've been clapping, telling me how cute I looked! My new husband didn't say anything but, 'Now I know where the extra $3000.00 went.' They all need to check themselves! "
Gypsy Lee 1 year ago
I believe serving up T&A could technically be illegal in many places. There’s a lot to unpack here, sort of like a clown car that crashed into a dumpster fire. - But it is her day, I guess, though honestly she looks a bit taken aback. To me her posture & face look like someone is going to get an earful later.
Caroline Overill 1 year ago
Actually if you look at their faces it looks like she doesn’t approve and he has done it as a surprise or something.
kenneth gerber 1 year ago
I’ll have a slice of the left tit please ? Before I forget. I want the slice with the nipple . There’s only two so please cut my piece off asap before someone else eats it up or milks it : )
Sheila Cobb 1 year ago
That’s a bit much! And will cause a lot of riffs when people start claiming their piece!
Steve Smith 1 year ago
The head on that cake is WAY UNDERSIZED. Everyone can see that it should be about 10 times larger. To match the bride's....
I just work here 1 year ago
The look on her face "is she prettier than me?". The look on his "who the ** did I just marry?".
Laurie Ostergaard-Overbey 1 year ago
let me at it!! head first, then boobs, then a$$...oh yeah LOL
David Albro 1 year ago
Is understanding the difference between "whose" and "who is" that difficult?
D Wall 1 year ago
When my nieces were young, I used to make doll cakes for their birthdays. I would stick a plastic doll in the bowl shaped cake and and decorate her bodice and the cake to look like a fancy dress. When I cut the cake to serve, I always cut at the back first to keep the look of the cake nice in front. Until I saw that I was leaving a bares butt for everyone to see. That’s when I discovered doll picks. The bottom half of the doll was a plastic pick that would keep the doll steady in the cake but not show any butt.
Istvan Kozak 1 year ago
After the wedding they get into a big fight she says just think I could have had anyone on the football team. Then the husband turns around and says sweetie you had them all
Mel Colley 1 year ago
The husband looks old enough to be the father. And she looks more scared than happy at her own wedding.
StrangeOne 1 year ago
(don't say it don't say it don't say it)..... Well, her husband will literally be eating her... along with everyone else.... .............I'll show myself out....
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
You can tell by his expression that he still doesn't know what he's got himself ensnared in.
2WheelTravlr 1 year ago
Well, I'll have to say that's the first cake I've seen that actually makes someone look fat before they've even taken a bite.
pfeils wife 1 year ago
Some traditions say that you are supposed to save and freeze the 'cake topper' to eat on your 1 year anniversary? Wouldn't that be a little creepy in this case?
#14
Couldn't Be Bothered
#15
It's Like You're Obsessed With Me Or Something
"Depending on the way you use social media, it can be very anxiety-provoking," Danvers observes. "People do a lot of self-comparison there and can find themselves wanting. Becoming the main character of the story of your life is a way of using fantasy to cope with a harsh world."
"Right now, the world feels very uncertain and potentially dangerous to a lot of people," Dr. Danvers invites us to sympathize with the main characters. "There are wars, political instability, concerns about disease, and concerns about harms from climate change. These are real things that produce real anxiety, and in daily life, it often feels like we as individuals can't take action to meaningfully improve things."
#16
Omg I Visibly Cringed
#17
How Rude To Advertise Ice Cream In A Day I Can’t Eat It!
#18
Lol
Javelina Poppers 1 year ago
Take the bus next time, nobody on a bus feels like laughing. (Party bus excluded)
Danvers says that people's self-absorbed behavior can become a way to deal with those problems. "That's when fantasy can come in as a protective measure—you might want to imagine that you're the hero in a scripted story because things always work out for them. What becomes important is the drama and learning the life lesson that the 'episode' was meant to teach."
That said, Dr. Danvers cautions against losing yourself in that kind of fantasy. "Of course, life doesn't come in episodes with conflicts that neatly resolve themselves, and this worldview can mess up people's real relationships with their real friends and family."
#19
Nipsey Hussle, Main Character
#20
I Thought Of You People!
#21
Tour Guide Has The Spotlight😄
Skara Brae 1 year ago
This is a hilarious photo. I'd print it and frame it. I doubt he realized the camera would focus on him and not the group. Also, if you have someone take your picture, check the results before you leave.
The term 'Main Character Syndrome' is weird in a way. Because, when you think about it, aren't we all the main characters of our story? "In a general sense, we are the main characters of our lives," Danvers somewhat agrees. "Like a novel written from the first-person perspective, we can only really know our own thoughts and experience our own lives."
#22
The Bus Is Full And Multiple People Asked Her To Make Room And She Refused Because She Doesn’t Feel Safe Sitting Next To Other People
#23
“Hate When People Don’t Recognize Me For How Much I Make”
A Trans Rabbit 1 year ago
people can't comprehend getting coffee? cause thats all i see u doing
#24
Bro Thinks He's The CEO Of Gaming
But those with 'Main Character Syndrome' wish to be main characters not just in their lives. "When people are talking about 'Main Character Syndrome,' they're typically talking about something more extreme," Danvers notes. "They think of someone who is acting like social situations should be all about them, and a world where they are important to everyone around them."
#25
Omg So Deep
#26
In A Post About Airport Health Hacks While Traveling With A Baby
CanadianDimes 1 year ago
Why would you want your bare skin touching the gross airport carpet? 🤮
#27
The Dress The Hair & Make Up Girl Wore To My Friends Beach Wedding
Skara Brae 1 year ago (edited)
Ooh, I'll dress up as the bouquet, and you can toss me after the ceremony.
"They think about someone who is more focused on crafting their own personal story than on paying attention to what's going on with their friends and communities," Dr. Danvers explains the difference. "This can lead to selfish or entitled behavior, and that is the type of thing that people can learn to—and be expected to—change."
#28
Posted Some Pics Of My Fiancé And Dogs, This Karen Who I Hadn’t Talked To In Over A Year Just Had To Make It About Her. And No I Did Not See Her Post
#29
Entitlement
A Trans Rabbit 1 year ago
you should have asked in the first-place idiot, maybe that guy was really nice and you just ruined it. :<
#30
Imagine Being So Entitled That You Make Everyone Drive 20mph Because That's What You Want
On the other hand, Dr. Danvers also says that thinking of yourself as a main character can certainly be empowering. "If you see yourself as important, you might be more willing to take good care of yourself and treat your values as important. That can be a positive change, especially for people who might otherwise feel depressed."
"The key is balancing a healthy confidence in yourself against the need to be aware of how much space you're taking up and making sure you leave room for others in your story."
#31
Signs Are Not For Me
#32
He Is Just Built Different
Skara Brae 1 year ago (edited)
"Or I escape just in time through a crease and swim up quickly." A perfect example of why schools need to teach critical thinking skills. Water pressure strong enough to crunch a submarine will certainly tenderize his majestic smugness. The Titan submarine was approximately 9000 ft/3000m down, approaching 300 times air pressure at sea level.
#33
She's Two Main Characters
#34
Do You Say Something If You’re Sitting There?
#35
Yes You Went To The Store In A Dress And Everyone Stopped Their Shopping To Stare At You. Right
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
They glare because you are blocking the aisle and probably preaching to people about your supposed superiority after you left those fake Christian dollars at Denny's as a tip. That smug smile doesn't help much either. P.S. That's one ugly dress.
#36
Jerk Tourists In Rosslyn Near Dc. Emergency Stopped Very Long Escalator With People On It During Rush Hour To Take Group Photo, Then Moved To Working Escalator. Needed Transit Worker To Explain Why That Was Wrong
#37
"You Know What To Do Reddit. 🤓"
#38
Mc Wants To Host A Real-Life "The Bachelorette"
Canandelabra 1 year ago
Tell me you are a narcissist without telling me you are a narcissist 🏆
#39
This Is Perpetually-Online Behavior If I've Ever Seen One
#40
Just The Worst
#41
Gym Rules Don’t Apply
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
Well she did wait until nobody else was there. Dumb but not worth angst dum
#42
It’s Almost As If Women Only Spaces Are Made For This Very Reason
#43
This Girl At The Airport Waits Until The Queue Moves All The Way Forward To Move. People Confronted Her And She Said “It’s The Same If I Move Now Or Later”
#44
Person At Airport Unplugs ATM To Charge Their Phone
#45
My Experience At The Taylor Swift Movie
Skara Brae 1 year ago
Next time take a squirt gun and pretend you didn't see anything when they turn around.
#46
It's Restricted For A Reason
#47
Gonna Be Funny Watching Them Get Fired
#48
Instagram User Trying To Beg For A Ferrari 😭
#49
She’s Literally The Main Character
#50
Shirtless, Childless Man Grunts And Exercises At A Playground In The Middle Of A Group Of Girls Eating Right After School
#51
Main Character Doesn’t Like When People Respond With A Story That Doesn’t Fit Their Narrative
#52
Her Daughter Is Calling Out To Her Bc Practice Has Been Over For 20 Minutes
#53
Imagine Trying To Gatekeep Fashion. Op Got Dragged In The Comment Section
#54
Texted My Friend After Not Hearing From Her In A Few Days…
#55
Witch Girl
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censorshipsucks 1 year ago
Main characters just need to be told they're not main characters in public so they get the humiliation they need. Preferably from an ooooold lady with a handbag.
robecca leyden 1 year ago
Lmao literally thought the poll question was another post because it sounded so cringe
Bear Hall 1 year ago
After reading these posts I got the epiphany there's only one me and lots of lots of others. Does it mean suddenly I got the Main Character Syndrome?
Jason 1 year ago
You should probably only start to worry if there are more than one of you.
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Michael Largey 1 year ago
I may be the main character in my own life, but the dressing room I've been assigned fails to reflect this.
Shina Kohana 1 year ago
We need more squirt guns. Like gentle ones, not super-soakers. Instagram lady being a brat? Squirt gun to the face to ruin hours of makeup work. Man exercising in your area? Squirt gun to the crotch to make it look like he peed. Nothing heavily violent, just shocking and humiliating enough to give the scene they so desperately want, just not the terms they want.
Captain Kyra 1 year ago
I don't understand this. Many of these behaviors are rudeness and lack of consideration and respect for others. A main character is merely the focus of the story, the lead. They can be any kind of person. Why would anyone live their life as if they are secondary? Aren't we all the main character of our life? I can't live anyone's else's experiences except in books. And living with society as the sole focus of my life would be unhealthy. So I don't think I understand the expectation we have for others. People should be themselves but strive to be the kindest version of themselves. Kindness and respect benefit the giver and recipient.
Moosy Girl 1 year ago
There’s a difference between being the protagonist of your own life, or having main character syndrome. People with main character syndrome are 100% convinced they are the most important person alive at all times in any situation, as a protagonist you can be the main focus of your own life, but still recognize that at some points, other people might matter just as much or sometimes even a little more. An easy example: throwing a birthday party for your kid/friend/cat/dog and presenting a cake you know only you like (main character syndrome), vs presenting a cake your kid/friend/cat/dog likes.
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Brenda S 1 year ago
I was not able to read all entries due to the rage and stress of these entitled wastes of flesh. Their parents should be embarrassed. I would have a hard time not stupid slapping them. I kept thinking, Life has a way of handing out karma. They will all would turtle up and scream for saving if, god forbid, their world literally explodes. This made me so sad for the future.
No Name 1 year ago
Have you noticed how the majority of these are women? The other major group is melanine folks or a combo of the 2.
Kay 1 year ago
Yes because we are too used to white dudes behaving like this
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 1 year ago
Main characters just need to be told they're not main characters in public so they get the humiliation they need. Preferably from an ooooold lady with a handbag.
robecca leyden 1 year ago
Lmao literally thought the poll question was another post because it sounded so cringe
Bear Hall 1 year ago
After reading these posts I got the epiphany there's only one me and lots of lots of others. Does it mean suddenly I got the Main Character Syndrome?
Jason 1 year ago
You should probably only start to worry if there are more than one of you.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 1 year ago
I may be the main character in my own life, but the dressing room I've been assigned fails to reflect this.
Shina Kohana 1 year ago
We need more squirt guns. Like gentle ones, not super-soakers. Instagram lady being a brat? Squirt gun to the face to ruin hours of makeup work. Man exercising in your area? Squirt gun to the crotch to make it look like he peed. Nothing heavily violent, just shocking and humiliating enough to give the scene they so desperately want, just not the terms they want.
Captain Kyra 1 year ago
I don't understand this. Many of these behaviors are rudeness and lack of consideration and respect for others. A main character is merely the focus of the story, the lead. They can be any kind of person. Why would anyone live their life as if they are secondary? Aren't we all the main character of our life? I can't live anyone's else's experiences except in books. And living with society as the sole focus of my life would be unhealthy. So I don't think I understand the expectation we have for others. People should be themselves but strive to be the kindest version of themselves. Kindness and respect benefit the giver and recipient.
Moosy Girl 1 year ago
There’s a difference between being the protagonist of your own life, or having main character syndrome. People with main character syndrome are 100% convinced they are the most important person alive at all times in any situation, as a protagonist you can be the main focus of your own life, but still recognize that at some points, other people might matter just as much or sometimes even a little more. An easy example: throwing a birthday party for your kid/friend/cat/dog and presenting a cake you know only you like (main character syndrome), vs presenting a cake your kid/friend/cat/dog likes.
Load More Replies... Brenda S 1 year ago
I was not able to read all entries due to the rage and stress of these entitled wastes of flesh. Their parents should be embarrassed. I would have a hard time not stupid slapping them. I kept thinking, Life has a way of handing out karma. They will all would turtle up and scream for saving if, god forbid, their world literally explodes. This made me so sad for the future.
No Name 1 year ago
Have you noticed how the majority of these are women? The other major group is melanine folks or a combo of the 2.
Kay 1 year ago
Yes because we are too used to white dudes behaving like this
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