50 Self-Absorbed People Who Believed Everything Revolves Around Them Got Exposed On The “I’m The Main Character” Online Group
It’s perfectly normal to focus on your own interests and goals in life. As they say, you have to be the hero of your own story. But that shouldn’t let you become so full of yourself, you genuinely start to believe the world revolves only around you. Unfortunately, there are far too many people who assume exactly that.
Thanks to the I’m The Main Character subreddit, we see their ridiculous behavior out in the open. With 283K members and counting, this community is dedicated to sharing "videos, pics, and screenshots of people who think they are the main character," and rightfully blasting them online.
From feeling the right to have a photoshoot virtually anywhere to constantly asking "do you know who I am", Bored Panda has selected some of the best posts that vividly illustrate just how entitled some people can be. So continue scrolling, upvote the ones you enjoyed shaming most and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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Someone Isn't Taking This Whole Wedding Thing Serious...
This Little Rodent Trying To Be The Centre Of Attention
You Ain't All That
People who act like self-absorbed, entitled jerks whose life needs to be the center of everyone’s attention often possess the main character syndrome. It’s probably safe to say that nearly everyone has encountered a person like this — whether they're an aspiring artist, influencer, or simply were told they deserve more and are better than everyone else ever since they were a child.
It’s important to note that the main character syndrome is not an actual condition. It’s rather a term that refers to someone who acts as if they’re the star in the movie about their life. And spotting such people is quite easy. They’re always at the center of drama and believe everyone from their manager to their neighbor is a villain or simply there to support their leading role.
Gas Is The Main Character Now
There’s Always Two Sides To The Story…
It's already borderline rude to interrupt his family outing and completely unacceptable to push his kids and then complain. Most celebrities are pretty cool when you ask them for selfies, but also please respect their privacy.
Facepalm Moment For The “Ig Baddie”
According to Phil Reed, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Swansea University, the main character syndrome is a vague term that has more media and social media usage than scientific.
"The term refers to a wide range of behaviors and thoughts, but, at root, it is when somebody presents, or imagines, themself as the lead in a sort of fictional version of their life (usually their own, although sometimes, disturbingly, somebody else’s), and presents that 'life' through social media."
I Mean...
... So She Would Understand!!
Main Character Moment Irl
Not just the main character, but the goodest. That pup deserves an entire streetcar!
Sure, almost everyone showcases a slightly better version of themselves, especially online. Some folks engage in self-image manipulation because they feel the need to highlight their best and most memorable moments. At the same time, they tend to leave out the mundane. Usually, there are not that many things for people to promote and boast about in their daily routines. That’s why some come up with and share stories that would still make their life seem exciting.
Flexing Your Louis Vuitton Bag On The Rails That Transported Countless Jews To Their Death
Perhaps An OG Main Character?
What Can I Say
So now we can get into a Netflix series by sticking out your tongue and flexing your long red nails? Count me in!
Reed argued that presenting different aspects of themselves in different situations and contexts to highlight aspects of their personality is entirely acceptable. "In fact, this may make social interactions easier and safer."
But in contrast, "those with main character syndrome seem to want to be somebody else entirely. So, while almost everybody will self-present, to some extent, not everybody has main character syndrome."
It turns out that such a mentality can come with a sense of entitlement. Well, no wonder why. These characters can be delusional about their reality and often present a false image of themselves, believing they somehow deserve our attention by simply uploading countless photos of themselves and sharing their thoughts online. "Digital communication platforms make it easier for people to fall into the trap of main character syndrome," the professor explained.
Does This Count?
She didn't have any personality traits and by the time of her final malfunction I've been calling her either "hey you" or "my ball and chains" for so long that I've forgotten her name.
Your Parents Died? I’m Sorry But That Bothers Me
MC Gets Called Out
Reed also mentioned it could be suggested that main character syndrome "shares traits with psychological problems, like narcissistic personality disorder, and any disorder involving delusions." While this might only be the case for a minority of people, "this type of fantasy can lead to behaviors that eventually mimic those seen in personality disorders" if it becomes too rooted in the person's mind.
He continued: "Escape-maintained fantasy behaviors may also be a severe problem for those vulnerable to developing psychological issues, like anxiety and depression, and not just personality disorders."
Entitled Lady Ranting About Her Wedding
Please please please please please can we find out if she ended up eloping in a massive huff?
I'm holding out hope her husband-to-be saw the post and bolted. Imagine being married to someone like this.
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So basically, loaded wallets are friends. On a budget? Sod off peasant!
"good luck keeping up with our lives then." Unbelievable... It's sad people think facebook is that important. I don't have facebook, so I have to *GASP* talk to my friends!
so… just- get married?? in?? the states?? you don’t HAVE to have a destination wedding
but...(assuming, by "the states" you mean the USA) Hawaii IS in The States.....
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So, perhaps I can spare $2k. But I'm not gonna waste it on your wedding.
I hate destination weddings. If you want a whole bunch of people to "share your special day" make it within driving distance for everyone. Not everyone has a couple of grand spare to go on a holiday someone else chose. And even when you do have the money you want to go somewhere you want to go.
It's fascinating how weddings so often end up being opportunities for massive friendship breakups.
Among my relatives and in-laws, 2 different couples solved the issue: two weddings. One couple had a destination wedding and honeymoon, then a local wedding. The other couple had a formal wedding in the bride's country of origin (mostly with her big family attending) and a smaller one in their country of residence where the groom's small family could easily attend. I attended both local weddings and really enjoyed the relaxed vibe.
1- mother 2- mil 3- father 4- fil 5-brother 6- sister 7- dog. Voilà !
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Does she wear the wedding dress in the profile image? Pfffff....
I wouldn't go if you paid me 3k. But if I did it'd be spent at the bar because that's the only thing that makes weddings bearable.
I read the censored D at the end as D**k and at to think for a second
Well..I think the only ones reconsidering are the ones that foolishly said yes.
She can cross me off her guest list and I'll cross her off my friends list.
I’m hoping her fiancé saw that crap and started running for the hills
3K for the trip and an expensive gift on top of that - and she only THINKS that she's entitled?
Can someone send this to the groom with the subject of "RED FLAG! RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN!"
I've never been to Hawaii, but I have been to Thailand. I'm pretty sure Hawaii is way more expensive
You would think 9 out of 150 is a clue....but at least she gave them a "3-day notice" that they're deleting them from their lives....plenty of time to plan a PARTY!!!
Destination weddings are one of the most selfish (and there are MANY) things a bride could do to her friends & family. Make your honeymoon the destination and give the rest of us a break. I declined to be a bridesmaid for a (former) friend because she wanted me to purchase a hideously ugly $800 dress, that seriously could not have been reworked into anything I would wear. I've never spent that much money on a single item in my life!
People don’t want to attend any wedding, they do it out of respect for their friends. If she wants to have a wedding in an exotic place, she should pay for all of her friends to go support her during this blissful event.
Destination weddings are stupid. Why the big hullabaloo? Some ppl a) can’t afford it b) can’t take the time off c) don’t like to travel. Why put this on your guests? Just stop already with destination weddings. And, please(!) skip the gender reveal. #overdonetodeath
Pretty sure Hawaii is way more expensive that Thai land.. and besides, anyone having a destination wedding has their priorities mixed up.. you get married nice and close to as many people as possible maxing out the list, Then you leave, it’s called a honeymoon, you’re not special..
Hope your finger doesn't get too tired punching that delete button princess......
Because everyone has 2-3K lying around and would rather spend their hard earned vacation days on your destination wedding. What an entitled twit.
This just HA...HA....HA. She is her own worst enemy....no wait.....she will be her husband's worst enemy. Anyway, we can all enjoy her self-induced hell.
Omgoodness! I would normally ask "is this broad serious?" However, I've read enough from Bridezillas that it could possibly be true. I hope she doesn't take a lot of stuff to Hawaii in her suitcase, because she needs room for her ego. I only hope her fiance is a very mild-mannered ego-feeder, or their relationship isn't going to last more than a week.
My cousin had a destination wedding and even her grandparents didn't go bc they couldn't afford it. It was more important to have it where she wanted it than who she she wanted there.
DID SOME POOR SOG MARRY THIS CONCEITED IDIOT?? Think I might reply that I wouldn't be attending, but I would be happy to show up for the divorce if it's in this country, with no gift in tow.
What the actual f**k? You are entitled. People trying to pay rent and buy groceries.
Most people I know who do a destination wedding do it so they have less people come to the wedding.
Wow, when you have to start a rant with "At the risk of sounding entitled", you might as well stop there!
Could we please stop teaching girls that their wedding is "their special day" and teach them what it actually is: a party thrown by a couple?
Most of the people I know would only come if there was decent parking
2k?? My entire wedding hadn't cost that much. We married at home, had all our friends with us and it was the most beautiful day of our life. All that for less than 1k. Why do weddings always have to be expensive?
Please, elope. Or, better yet, save your dude D-----'s life by not marrying him.
Oh no! If she deletes me off FB, how ever will I 'keep up with her life'?? My life would be empty and meaningless.
$2k to go to your wedding and an expensive gift? Who do I look like your mom?
Oh no, she is going to delete us from facebook....oh the humanity.
No, a lot of people CAN'T spend 2k, miss time off work, potentially hire childcare, etc..
Keep it up and you won't have ANY friends. Or, potentially, a fiancee/husband. Toxic twit.
I'm still hung up on the fact that she claims she'd come up with spending $450,000 to travel to 150 people's 3k destination weddings 🤣
Those 2 who were scheduled to go Thailand but didn't RSVP for Hawaii probably couldn't cancel their reservations friggin bridzilla
I would feel honored not to ever know these people or anyone like them.
Some people care more about the wedding than the marriage. If you're engaged to one of those, run far, run fast, cut your anchor lines.
And after that rant nobody showed up to her wedding. I feel sorry for the man she married. Hopefully he wised up and left her before he ruined his life.
I told my sister I couldn't get the time off work when she wanted me to go to Cyprus to watch her get married, yeah.....no thanks.
This is the type of dumbass that would consider a $3,000 Tiffany bocce ball set to be "cheap."
does the D at the end stand for D*ck as her future husband must be to marry that.
I guess people just don't like you and your to dumb to take the hint.
Family Photo
Can't Have The Same Top As Me
Treating others like props and having the urge to always be at the center of everyone’s attention should never be justified. However, "some view main character syndrome as a form of empowerment — a way of reinventing oneself to take control". But Reed explained this could just add to the problems of that person.
"If somebody needs to reinvent themself, then there is more than likely something fundamentally wrong with their life and/or their living environment. Developing a digital fantasy-life is, at best, a distraction, that will fuel further problems, and prevent the person from addressing what needs to be addressed," the professor noted.
Big Mc Vibes On This One
No Words
What happened to "happy wife, happy life"? I got turned into "happy spouse, happy house", as in the happiness of both partners matter, not just the females in marriages.
Ironically She Is Doing The Same Terrible Things To Those Others
Jackson Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes Brother, Tries To Destroy A Small Business Because They Didn’t Have Enough Seating For His Large Party
Because What Else Could This TV Be Here For?
Imagine....
Babe Douche Thinks That Littering In A National Park And Endangering People And Animals Below Him Is Worthy Of A Photo Op Of Him Hitting Baseballs For Some Reason
Imagine Being Opressed By Ice Cream
Tell me about it. Ramadan is coming up and McDonald's still dares to advertise food!
'smile' For My Friend's Suicide!
Instagram “Model” At Her Dads Funeral
I Need Decades Of Psychotherapy After Finding This Dudes Page
Everyone Knows A First Class Ticket Makes You Better Than Everyone Else
Cool Story, Bro. No Mention Of Your Kids Or Their Costumes? Halloween Fun? Oh Well
Remember, If The Mc Dms You, You Better Respond
When You Use Your Nanas Death As An Excuse To Show Off Your Tattoos
Siblings Aren’t Even Real People
It's called "sonder" : The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it.
Imagine Backing Up Traffic For A Photo
GF Posted Her New Giant Snails. The Reaction Of Someone She Doesn’t Even Talk To…
Awkward For The Girls
When Influencers Completely Ignore Signs In Nature And Then Proudly Brag About It To Hundreds Of Followers
This is just ignorance of the wildlife. Like, seriously!? The world doesn't revolve around you!
I Don’t Know This Guy Well But I Don’t Think He’s Joking?
Douche At 17 Years Of Age
Persecution Complex Cringe
A Christian Who Thinks They Are A Representative For All Christian People
I Look Good In White, And That’s What Matters At Someone Else’s Wedding
Logan Paul Expects The Only Ambulance In The City To Rehydrate Him Via Iv, So That He Can Enjoy Nye With His Friends
“Everyone Should Be Just Like Me”
I Was So Close To Forgetting About His Existence
Call Them Thomas Edison Cause They Invented It
In my mother language we say " the donkey names himself first"(- ME ...and Britney)
Fake-A** Baby!
"Now, If You Ask A Kid, They Want To Be Salt Bae"
Who is Salt Bae? Is he the guy who sprinkles salt over his forearm or something??
The Witch Detective
This is really common for the police. I get the feeling these people really think they're helping, so I can't regard as self-involved in the same way a lot of these posts are. Deluded, possibly.
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I had to convince myself several times that this is not a collection of Onion articles.
I don't usually curse. I know this will be censored. (Maybe) But I have the urge. F**K! No reason. Just. F**k.
My class mate said this the other day : "calm the f*****g farm ding dongs" I gained respect for him that day.
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i can't get over how many times i read about a bride going off with the justification statement "i've dreamed of this day since i was little". don't know about anyone else but i don't remember ever thinking about my wedding when i was little nor did any of my friends engage in discussion of this. what the hell happens to females between puberty and the time they become engaged?
Probably a lot of #MeToo (said in a non-joking/sarcastic manner)
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With the positive uses of social media - the few - this is the s#!t we get the most of.
When the animals try to take over the spotlight, it's cute. When humans do it, it's just self absorbed.
I know the 00s 90s 80s 70s etc... were not perfect but for crying out loud there has never been a generation that feels more entitled and that the world owes them something than this generation here and now! Greedy and selfish people! And before anyone says anything I'm in my 30s not a boomer.... I even won an award in 1992 when I wrote a report on climate change and saving the birds from oil spills! So no you are not the first generation to be WOKE. You just have a better platform to spread the message!
Is this another example of narcissism, or is this satire? Having a hard time telling the difference…
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I had to convince myself several times that this is not a collection of Onion articles.
I don't usually curse. I know this will be censored. (Maybe) But I have the urge. F**K! No reason. Just. F**k.
My class mate said this the other day : "calm the f*****g farm ding dongs" I gained respect for him that day.
Load More Replies... i can't get over how many times i read about a bride going off with the justification statement "i've dreamed of this day since i was little". don't know about anyone else but i don't remember ever thinking about my wedding when i was little nor did any of my friends engage in discussion of this. what the hell happens to females between puberty and the time they become engaged?
Probably a lot of #MeToo (said in a non-joking/sarcastic manner)
Load More Replies... With the positive uses of social media - the few - this is the s#!t we get the most of.
When the animals try to take over the spotlight, it's cute. When humans do it, it's just self absorbed.
I know the 00s 90s 80s 70s etc... were not perfect but for crying out loud there has never been a generation that feels more entitled and that the world owes them something than this generation here and now! Greedy and selfish people! And before anyone says anything I'm in my 30s not a boomer.... I even won an award in 1992 when I wrote a report on climate change and saving the birds from oil spills! So no you are not the first generation to be WOKE. You just have a better platform to spread the message!
Is this another example of narcissism, or is this satire? Having a hard time telling the difference…
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