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Article created by: Simona Kinderytė

For every decent, kind and self-aware human being, it seems there is another who is quite the opposite. You know the ones we're referring to.

Always ready to jump the queue, strongly believe the rules don't apply to them, expect preferential treatment and demand the best freebies. They carry the shameless belief that the world owes them something.

"Do you know who I am?!" Yes, you are E-N-T-I-T-L-E-D...

This type of behavior has become so common that some would even argue that we are in the thick of an epidemic of selfishness. Entitlement doesn't always come with a flashy sign and neon lights. Sometimes it's subtle. Either way, we are surrounded by Karens and Kevins who are so out of touch with reality that the rest of us can't help but stop and stare. But while the internet has made it even easier for these individuals to broadcast their importance, it's also given us a platform to shame them for their despicable behavior. And that's exactly what we are about to do.

Bored Panda has put together a list of blatant acts of entitlement that people have had the displeasure of witnessing. From the hilariously clueless to the downright infuriating, many might give you a good reason to double-check your faith in humanity. We also look at what causes this crazy sense of entitlement in some people. You'll find that info between the images.

#1

Is This Person Ransom From Knives Out

Text post sharing a story of family drama and betrayal, illustrating main character syndrome in inheritance disputes online.

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    Entitled Mom Tried To “Reserve” The Baby Name I’ve Had Picked Since I Was 12

    Text post showing a woman with main character syndrome dealing with an entitled cousin over baby name rights.

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    #3

    The Main Character

    Reddit post showing a customer with main character syndrome demanding to be recognized by a busy café worker.

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    #4

    On Speakerphone With Multiple People For About 30 Minutes In A Small Quiet Doctor's Office

    Man wearing teal shirt holding phone to face with child grabbing his arm, depicting main character syndrome behavior.

    There’s literally no other noise other than from the receptionist.

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    #5

    These People Are Sitting Next To Me, Across From Their Bags

    People with main character syndrome taking up multiple seats and baggage at an airport waiting area causing inconvenience.

    There are other people standing up with no seats. They’re not saving them, someone already asked.

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    #6

    Woman Sitting Next To Me On The Plane Stole My Complimentary Chocolate While I Was Asleep…

    Close-up of a person with main character syndrome holding a candy, sitting next to another person using a tablet.

    It’s not a big deal, but sometimes I just hate people… BE FAIR.

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    #7

    He Called Me Heartless For Not Giving Up My Vacation Days So He Could Go On A Cruise

    Alt text: Example of main character syndrome in an office setting where a coworker demands vacation days for a personal cruise.

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    #8

    Missed Connecting Flight Because Entitled People Thought “All Bags Must Be Checked” Didn’t Apply To Them

    Airplane aisle with luggage and a flight attendant standing near the cockpit, illustrating main character syndrome moment.

    I was on a flight and we were already delayed because the inbound flight had mechanical issues. The gate attendants announced multiple times that “all carry on’s like duffle bags and rolling luggage must be gate checked” everyone was allowed one carry on.
    I watched as multiple people pushed by the flight attendant and say “no, it’s not a checked bag” while getting on our (tiny) airplane (note multiple had the little red tag clearly dangling off their bag.
    Well, lo and behold, after the jetway was pulled back, the flight attendants carry 5 bags up to the front during a final safety check.
    So, then we have to wait for them to bring the jetway back to the plane so they can take the five large bags and stow them under the plane. Our already 30 minute delayed flight was delayed another 30 minutes. There were multiple people that missed connecting flights, including myself. Some people literally don’t believe any rules apply to them.
    Also, just as a side note, everyone should be nicer and more respectful to flight crews and gate agents.

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    #9

    Graffiti Along Popular Hike

    Graffiti and writings on rocks in outdoor natural settings showing examples related to main character syndrome.

    Just went on a quick hike that I found somewhat close to me. Still had a great time and the water in the river is nice and clear but the graffiti on all the natural areas is a bummer to see.

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    #10

    The Grown Women Who Kick Young Girls Off Public Pickleball Court

    Group of people standing on a tennis court behind a fence, illustrating social interaction and main character syndrome.

    My daughter and her friend were playing pickleball when these Karens showed up and kicked them off because they had an “appointment”. This is a public city park court, by the way, and you can’t make reservations. My daughter begged me not to say anything.

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    #11

    Someone Threw A Brick Off An Overpass. I Was The Lucky Winner

    Car windshield with severe spiderweb cracks caused by a large impact, illustrating main character syndrome consequences online.

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    #12

    When You Bring Your Own Hose To Wash Your Car At Cemetery

    A person standing near a blue SUV in a cemetery, highlighting moments related to main character syndrome online.

    He brought is own hose to attach to water line to wash his car at cemetery during father's day!! Oh and it started to rain.

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    #13

    This Guy Caused A Traffic Jam On The Highway Just To Record A Rap Video

    Man with main character syndrome rapping in the street between cars, under a suspended microphone on a busy road.

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    #14

    You're In My Chair

    Reddit post from r/EntitledPeople describing an incident exposing main character syndrome behavior on a cruise.

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    #15

    The Absolute Audacity

    Reddit post about someone being treated like a backup wallet, illustrating main character syndrome called out and shamed online.

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    #16

    Woman Kept Covering My Screen With Her Hair During A Flight

    Passenger with main character syndrome placing long hair over airplane seat screen, causing inconvenience to others onboard.

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    #17

    This Should Be Illegal

    Three large semi-trucks on a highway under an overcast sky, illustrating main character syndrome in traffic behavior.

    Only 7 miles until buddy on the left finally passed the middle guy.

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    #18

    Central Park, NYC

    Park sign protecting the American elm with people sitting on grass nearby, illustrating main character syndrome awareness.

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    #19

    Poor Employees Had 30 Minutes To Clean An Entire Room That Looked Like This

    Empty red theater seats with scattered popcorn and snack wrappers, showing main character syndrome behavior called out online.

    This was basically how the entire theater was looking, the poor employees had 30 minutes to clean the entire thing before another Minecraft movie started in that same room. The popcorn was stomped into the carpet in some spots, I can’t imagine they get paid enough for this.

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    #20

    Military Discount At A Swimwear Store

    Customer complains about no military discount; business explains pricing respects military families without standard discounts. Main character syndrome called out.

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    #21

    Destroying A Sand Sculpture

    Person with main character syndrome climbing over a barrier to touch a statue while being recorded indoors by another person.

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    #22

    Thanks Heather, Keep Being You

    Social media post showing a main character syndrome incident involving a garden dispute over blackberries and getting called out.

    LegendaryOutlaw added:
    "I always wonder how people manage to logic themselves into a position like this.

    They offered free berries, I want berries, i want all the berries, I’ll just take the whole bush…now they’re saying I can’t have the whole bush? That means they’re stealing from me? If they’re stealing, then I should call the cops because they won’t let me have MY bush!"

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    #23

    This Truck Has Been Parked In Front Of My Driveway For 8 Hours

    Parked moving truck and silver car in a residential driveway shown in daytime and nighttime, related to main character syndrome moments online.

    We got new neighbors who moved in about a month ago, apparently, they run some sort of moving business. This truck has been floating around my side of the street for a few weeks, and today it was parked blocking my entire driveway. No one was home at the neighbor's house to move it either. Luckily, I was working from home today and my wife has Mondays off, so we didn't need to go anywhere.

    It's currently 1030 p.m., and I need to leave the house at 430 a.m. for a site visit. I have no idea what to do if it's still there when I'm leaving.

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    #24

    How Teens Leave My Local McDonald's

    Fast food restaurant table with trash and a caution wet floor sign, illustrating main character syndrome behavior.

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    #25

    Bill Murray Threw Me A Rose At His Gig But Then A Guy Nearby Snatched The Flower Off It. Now I Have A Sentimental Twig

    Person holding a thin twig with leaves outdoors, symbolizing main character syndrome in a public space setting.

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    #26

    Entitled Woman Parked On My Driveway And Went To Work

    Text post describing an entitled woman with main character syndrome who parked in someone’s driveway and was called out online.

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    #27

    At Least A Dozen People Had To Walk Through Her Legs And She Didn’t Move

    Passenger with purple socks resting feet on airplane seat in dim purple cabin lighting, main character syndrome behavior on flight.

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    #28

    Shoutout To This Guy Who Took Off On His Jet Ski And Left His Truck Right Here

    Pickup truck partially submerged in water while attempting to launch a boat, illustrating main character syndrome fail.

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    #29

    Lent Someone Money 3 Years Ago. Got Paid Back Today

    Two bags filled with coins on a gray floor, illustrating the concept of main character syndrome in online shaming.

    Lent someone money 3 years ago. Got paid back today in 30 lbs of unrolled change.

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    #30

    Lady Covers Seat With “Seat Bag” - Tray Table Cannot Be Opened

    Passenger reclining with pillow on yellow airplane seat covered in plastic, illustrating people with main character syndrome behavior.

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    #31

    Neighbour Thinks I Should Be Ashamed And Embarassed Of Myself For Parking On The Street In Front Of Their Home

    Handwritten note criticizing selfish behavior left on a car windshield, illustrating main character syndrome called out online.

    Ever since my mum left a note on my neighbour's car (around 4 weeks ago) asking if they could move it back as it was blocking our driveway, I've since started to get notes on my windscreen about parking on the street in front of their home.

    This is their 4th note, after I told them that I would continue to park based on availability, as it is a public space.

    There's limited parking in my street, so I sometimes need to park in front of their home. It all depends on availability, and I've been doing it for well over 6 months... So I don't know...

    The aggressive double-sided tape is what infuriates me the most. They've added more tape each time, and the messages have gotten more passive-aggressive (well, now it's more of a personal attack).

    I'm already having a rough month from burnout at work, and this was just the icing on the cake ahhhhhhhh.

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    #32

    My Mom Ate All The Icing Off Of The Cake Because She "Didn't Think Anyone Else Would Want Any Since It Was So Dry"

    Close-up of a broken chocolate cake with a spatula covered in cake crumbs on a plastic tray and red background.

    Guess she couldn't wait until morning to ask me.

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    #33

    Car Dealership Blocking The Sidewalk With Their Cars

    Car Dealership Blocking The Sidewalk With Their Cars

    Dog and I had to turn around, there was too much traffic on the road to walk around the cars in the gutter.

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    #34

    My Gym Buddy Thinks Its Okay To Put His Stuff On Dumbbell Rack

    Dumbbells on a rack in a gym next to a phone and earbuds, showing a subtle example of main character syndrome.

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    #35

    Going On A Flight Alone, Got The Middle Seat Because It’s The Only One They Had… Never Again

    Person with angry emoji face covering, wearing casual clothes, seated between two others on an airplane with main character syndrome.

    Did I try pushing them away? Absolutely. At least 5 times. Did they end up leaning on me again after a few minutes? Yes!

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    #36

    Can't Believe I Have To Walk All The Way Around

    Silver car with main character syndrome blocking a sidewalk and gate, parked incorrectly on a sunny street.

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    #37

    How The Roommate Leaves The Bathroom Sink. That, For Some Reason, Barely Drains

    Close-up of sink with scattered hair clippings, illustrating main character syndrome moments called out online.

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    #38

    Let My Uncle Borrow My Guitar, Had It Returned In This Condition

    Acoustic guitar with scratches and damage, highlighting an example of main character syndrome behavior.

    So my uncle, who lives in another state, came to visit my town a couple of weeks ago, and was staying with my grandma. He loves to play guitar and didn’t bring his, so he asked if he could play mine while he was in town. I agreed and dropped it off there, and left it until today, after he went back home about a week and a half ago. My grandma returned it to me, and it looked like this. I immediately asked what happened to it, but she was just as shocked as I was and didn’t know, so I called my uncle. He also didn’t know, told me it didn’t look like that when he left it. I believe them, and I’m not too bothered about it, but I just wanna know what happened to it. I don’t even know what this stuff is.

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    #39

    Cb Bride Just Needs A Few Small Things For Her Wedding Next Month. Oh And Btw, Her Budget Ran Out

    Text of a public wedding request showing traits linked to main character syndrome, seeking attention and help online.

    Found in the wedding shaming sub. Some of these are fine, like the extra plates and cutlery, but some of these items are so expensive that she's asking complete strangers to give her or let her "borrow". A Cricut is a crafting machine that costs a couple of hundred dollars, and chairs or a couch, sound equipment, a tent or a large umbrella, smoke and light machines, etc., aren't cheap either. Still, it's the "extra" unopened wine for me.

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    #40

    My Neighbor Keeps Leaving His Water Jugs Outside Of My Apartment

    Several empty and partially filled water jugs lined up along a hallway wall, illustrating main character syndrome behavior.

    Two people live in the apartment across the hall and they refuse to take their water jugs to the dumpster outside. No idea why they even go through this many water jugs in the first place.

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    #41

    I Left A Towel At My Brother’s House. I Guess He Can Keep It Now

    Text message exchange showing someone offering to send a care package with a return label for a towel, replied with misuse of the towel.

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