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
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.
Yeah. My husband says Happy Wife Happy Life all the time. He says it because its his way of reminding me that I am important and special in his life and it makes me smile, but we both know it goes both ways!
Load More Replies...$80k on a wedding and people are using food banks. The world is screwed.
I was thinking of the couple in Turkey who had a huge wedding feast and invited as many refugees as could come. Now that is great!
Load More Replies...Seriously, son, you've been warned. She has showed you who she is. This isn't just wedding stress which will be over by the honeymoon. There will always be something and she will always expect you to be her beast of burden.
Load More Replies...Should have dumped her as soon as she quit her job to do wedding planning. Shows where her priorities are.
Huh, odd that it's "always been her dream wedding" my dream wedding from childhood was me walking down the concrete sidewalk next to my husband (a kitchen mop), my little sister was the minister who sang us 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', we then ditched him (the mop) to go dance and eat on top of the picnic table. I don't know how all these little girls dream of an 80,000 dollar wedding as a child, when mine only included a mop and a bologna sandwich.
I'm getting married in June and we organize everything online, during weekends and sometimes after work. Some days we don't even think about it. We're organizing guests from different countries but I still haven't found shoes...should I quit my job?
Cancel EVERYTHING until the world is perfect, then keep it that way. We'll show'em!
Load More Replies...I am disappointed in your fiancé, dear. How come he didn't dump you immediately?
After JUST "Fiance and I are having lots of issues right now" that is enough that you should cancel the wedding. Do not get married if you are not SURE because divorce is hella messy and hella expensive. After the rest of it... yeah... run run away Mr. Fiance, she doesn't care about you at all you're just filling up the tux
ask for your ring back upon reading this, you poor dumb bubbah. If she will do this to you before the marriage, can you imagine what she will do to you after she is holding a wedding license on you... Women like this don't hesitate to exchange wedding papers for divorce papers if princess doesn't get her way. Hate me if you want to, ladies, but if this is you, you need to CHANGE AND GROW UP, PLEASE.
We paid $3000 for our wedding. Had people telling us that it was the best wedding they ever went to for years. The biggest expense was the party tent. We did make out like bandits on the cake, Jo's bake shop was ludicrously under priced. My wife and her mother made the wedding dress so there's that too. We had it at my in laws farm by a really picturesque pond. So yeah we did a lot to cut costs. There's inflation to factor in too, this was 27 years ago. Just saying that if you use resources you already have and are creative, you can have really nice wedding for far less.
You do realize a wedding is about 3 or 4 hours of romantic fantasy, marriage is decades of love and hard work? Put that 80k towards a house or something lasting for god's sake.
I think she moved into his house. But, as you said, there are tons of better uses for that money.
Load More Replies...He should be calling the wedding off. This is just a taste of what he's in for, if he goes ahead with it.
As somebody who has performed hundreds of weddings, I have to say I never heard or saw anything remotely like this, thank goodness. Eww.
If it's the wedding she's been dreaming of she needs to work to pay for it. Scheesh. Why should he be responsible for something he doesn't want. He needs to cut her loose. Her demands aren't going to end here.
Wtf does she think every bride on earth has ever done??? Wedding planning does not take up that much time. Omg I can't stand people!!!
I spent about $7k total on my wedding in 1999, and I think it took 3 days to plan. Who are these snowflakes? And.... I'm still married. This woman's fiance is in for a life of hell of he doesn't stop this now.
This can't be real. Nobody is that wacked unless somebody forgot to take their meds. And nobody is that desirable to marry.
"Happy wife, happy life" is for after you're married. The appropriate phrase here is "Entitled fiancee; this could be chancy".
"This is MY wedding!" What happened to your fiancé? Is it not thier wedding too?
haha, yeah those people are the best, really. there is nothing in the world that can be less "my" than a wedding :] its supposed to be "our" wedding, thats the whole point of this thing :D
Load More Replies...If I was the bloke in this scenario I'd call the fcken wedding off...
Girl. Get a job. I understand it's your dream but YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED AND YOU SHOUKD PAY YOUR PART!!!!
Someone needs to get in touch with this dude and kindly inform him about the hellbitch he's getting himself attached to.
She's quit her job and is pressurising him to get a second job, he knows.
Load More Replies...If the groom to be has even an ounce of sense, he will be headed out of town as fast as his feet can carry him.
If he is smart he will quit the one job he has to run away to another country where you can't find him.
Damn guy, this woman has more red flags than the Bolshevik Revolution. Run. Now. Before you end up with a costly divorce to go with your costly wedding.
The fact that she wants him to get a second job tells me that $80k is going to be all debt. RUN BRO.
Not happy wife, happy life. You aren't his wife yet, but you are making a really good argument for him to ditch you and run.
What a gigantic red flag but at least she's shown him that behaviour before the wedding. That way he still has time to run.
I hope this guy runs fast and runs far. She is a delusional narcissist!
Muriel?? HONESTLY?????? I thought bride's family paid for the wedding!
I think you could convince him if you started dating someone else.
80,000.00 that could be a down payment on a house... and why should he pay for your dream.. I suggest perhaps you don't really love this man.. that a time out to think about it might be worth while. and save up 80,000 for what you want...
Your boyfriend should dump you and find a woman who is actually worth him.
Here’s my advice to your fiancé: Dump this chick for someone who won’t put you into financial ruin with her wants and more wants.
Well if she was dreaming about it since she was little maybe she should have started saving up then.
Her fiance should run quickly away from this narcissistic, controlling b@tch. If not, he's going to be the whipping boy until death parts him...
I hope this idiot's fiancé ran like hell ! NO person is worth this much trouble.
Not to worry, that cheap SOB will be gone long before the wedding. I'll buy him a cup of coffee when he dumps that...person. It will be the best day of his life.
entitled bridezilla diva $80,000 for one day. There are people who live on a lot less than that for a year. Maybe the groom had say bye bye. She will spend him into debt. This will not be her only big money show off event. She will bankrupt him.
Ok hubby take what you've saved and go on a holiday of a lifetime. ALONE
'Happy wife, happy life." is one of the most pernicious quotes I hear. Men are not here to serve wives. We are all individuals, even in marriage, who have the right to find our own happiness. Men and women.
"MY" wedding? Are you marrying yourself, dear? It takes two to get married (usually). Perhaps your husband-to-be should listen hard to what you are asking. If he's smart, he won't be your fiance much longer, and you can go look for your sugar-daddy in earnest.
I'm not American and hence probably don't understand, but why is planning your wedding more important than working to earn money?
Because "Happy wife, happy life" was always entitled nonsense... as many married men can attest to. And this is not say women haven't had to deal with the same issue.
Is this woman related to the one that carped about invitees not wanting to spend big bucks to watch her get married in Thailand, or Hawaii? On the prowl AGAIN? How about "conceited, demanding wife, miserable husband(s)."
it was up to you the woman and the parents of the bride to save the money for this so called dream wedding that she says she had been dreaming all her life. not for him.
Run, sir. You can't get far enough away fast enough to escape this "lady."
I had my dream wedding in our living room, we wore out fits that we go to Church in. In attendance was the Minister and his wife, my two sons and there wives. Some beautiful pictures of the event and our lovely dinner. That was over 40 yrs. ago we are still very much in love. The cost of the material things has so little to do with a happy marriage.
In 6 years, they'll have two kids, she'll claims she's a "small business owner" with her MLM, he'll be having an emotional affair with a co-worker, and her mom will tell them that they should have one more baby to strengthen their family. In 8 years, they'll have at least one bankruptcy and he'll bail on her for a younger, even more high-maintenance wife and start crapping out kids with her, thinking it'll improve his life. And old wifey will spend all her time tweeting about how unfair divorce laws are to boss babe single moms.
Anyone who thinks a wedding is their day and not their's, isn't compromising or not taking their future spouses wishes into consideration, doesn't deserve a wedding and should just be dumped. Why should he get a second job to pay for s**t he doesn't want? This should be your "get the f**k out as quick as possible"-flag
He needs to run away from her and her selfish attitude. Run far and fast dude.
Get a job you whiny brat ! NOBODY needs to blow 80 grand on ONE day....no matter how "special"
Maybe that dream wedding should just remain that, a dream! Never saw the word love in this self absorbed rant. My advice is to your fiance is be Gone with the Wind - and not give a damn!
It's HER wedding. I wonder if there is a place for her fiancé in it. Poor guy.
I'm starting to think that there is something wrong with the upbringing of girls in the US. I read the words "MY WEDDING" too often (yes in capitals). It's like they are raised to think that the event of a wedding is the most important thing in their lives. Not finding the perfect partner for them, not finding true love (if we stay at the topic of weddings). But not leading just a good life either. Is the US stuck in the middle ages per chance? Or regressing into it?
I really hope that he dumped this self centred idiot and didn't marry her - why do weddings bring out all of the crazy in some people?
Looking for a financee, not a fiancé... run, NOW, or til debt do you part!!
Old bit of advice here ... in 'wedding' the 'we' comes before the 'i'. I find it hard to believe this one is real.
Follow up post probably says "our wedding is in 30 minutes what do I do"
Ok can we stop with this " dream wedding" crap. I can have a great wedding on a treasure hunt or some type of adventure. 80k it is just not worth it
I live to take umbrage! Oh my recreational outrage! Huge! Huge! It's huge!
Nope, I got nothing I could say that would explain this better than reading it. When you get to sentence #3 ... you know how the rest of it is going to go.
Honey, maybe you need to mature past junior-high selfish before you do something grownup like get married.
Ironically She Is Doing The Same Terrible Things To Those Others
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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
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“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.
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…
Load More Replies...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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