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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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months ago
As a bibliophile, I say engrave some words on their car. See how they like it.
#9
Main Character Blinds Everyone The Entire Show For A Video Shoot
Ben Ballard 6 months ago
They'd be getting a very large coke dumped over them and their phone.
“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 6 months 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! 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months ago
imagine being just another uber customer going to the post office
#20
Test Tasting Soup Straight From The Ladle
Hannah Taylor 6 months 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?
Show Thyself 6 months ago
I bet that, if someone even talked to to them, there'd be a post like 'ugh we just wanted to enjoy the game. Why can't they leave us alone?'
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 6 months ago
why does this happen so commonly on flights? dear gods people, KEEP YOUR STINKY FEET TO YOURSELF
#23
“Compact”
#24
Larry Croft Is In Town, Ensuring Ai's Safety
Colin Matthews 6 months ago
I believe it's more to do with a compensatory issue... these same people who carry guns in peacetime, will be those screaming about no vaccines in a pandemic.
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Christos Arvanitis 6 months ago (edited)
EDIT: He's NOT a cop. My bad (He's a cop... but still a good question)
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Johnnynatfan 6 months ago
What a f*****g tool. He has a small penis obviously. Note to pandas not from the US. This is not normal here at all. We do have a serious issue with guns here but it is not normal for someone to walk around with 1 gun in most places let alone many guns.
Rae Andringa 6 months ago
All I see are giant neon signs on him saying, "Please steal these from me!" Happens all the time with dumb open carry choices.
justme 6 months ago
That was my first thought too! It would be so easy to go up behind him and grab the two from his leg holsters.
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Tom Brincefield 6 months ago
There was a shooting competition nearby and he didn't have any place safe to leave the weapons while he got some food.
Krystal Quigley 6 months ago
He should transport all but one in a lock box bolted into his vehicle
Load More Replies... Stephanie A Mutti 6 months ago
Say you are afraid of everything and everyone without saying a word.
Shelly Graham 6 months ago
Bicycle cop?? 2 are taser's the other 2, frankly I'm not sure WHY, nor do I know any police officer who carries like this. In fact I don't think this individual is a Police officer. Perhaps a wannabe who failed the Psych test!! (Have an ex-husband who carried like this, he too failed the test!)
Casey Payne 6 months ago
Little did Yosemite Sam know that he was headed to a surprise party. It sure looks like it will be a party no one forgets. No matter how hard they try.
J MacDonald (macdonaldja) 6 months ago
'Mericans and their ongoing obsession with guns...........and the only reason is the constitution amendment from the year 1791.....might be time to update since it's been over 200 years......just sayin. No other 1st world country has this kind of obsession.
Hobby Hopper 6 months ago
People like this are terrifying. If they're paranoid enough to open carry (and 4 guns at that), then they're probably unhinged enough to misuse it.
Doc “Dr Rotwang” Rotwang 6 months ago
The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a skinny, insecure human leak guard who thinks a John Woo movie is going to break out at the coffee shop.
Donald 6 months ago
Thank god this stranger has 4 guns and extra magazines, I feel safer already.
Jessica SpeLangm 6 months ago
I'm turning right around and leaving. I'm also posting a picture of this on a review for this place as a warning to everyone else.
Sheena Leversedge Wood 5 months ago
he's a coward that is too scared to go out in public. simple as that.
KillerKiwi 6 months ago
lol the man who works at the desk at my dads chiropractor open carries. I get concealed carry, but sir, you work at a chiropractor. It’s not even a bad part of town. There is zero need for a hand gun
Rick Secord 6 months ago
Because there are a lot of insecure, small white douchebags in Marion, IA?
jose luis Figueiredo 6 months ago
the masculinity that he wants to show with the guns is all lost with the shorts lol
Curry on... 6 months ago
I bet he's one of those type that runs from the scene when the s...t goes down.
Dean Marconi 6 months ago
Hey. he has a very tiny penis and a lot of insecurity - he needs those guns for emotional support!
Shadow Ridge 6 months ago
Tell me you're brutally insecure without telling me you're brutally insecure.
RajunCajun 6 months ago
he is doing that for the photo, or to try and get a rise out of someone.
Alisha Brun 6 months ago
Marion IA, ha ha I thing RAGBRAI went through there a few years ago, peaceful place. Apparently once screw is a bit loose and I think we found that screw.
The Abe 6 months ago
Looks like an excellent way to grab the wrong magazine in a gunfight and get yourself killed trying to reload. But clearly this dude bought it for looks, not for life... Admittedly - kudos if he can reach the opposite-side mag. My shoulders haven't been that flexible in years.
Strings 6 months ago
I've had several threats and attempts made on my life, so Im fairly heavily armed when I go out, and *I* think this guy's a doofus
Almost sunny 6 months ago
Please tell me this is a police officer and not a citizen? I don't know how crazy American laws are.
justme 6 months ago (edited)
It's most likely a citizen. Some states are "open carry" so as long as the gun is visible it is legal to carry around. I have NEVER seen someone do it in person though, and I live in an open-carry state. It's usually just the very, very rare idiot trying to get attention for some reason or another that does stuff like this.
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⨺⃝ ~Just-A-Black-Cat-Lover~ ⨺⃝ 6 months ago
Uhm... What's wrong with this? I don't understand. Is he a cop??
A pug with bananas 6 months ago
Nope, he not a cop. He’s just a person with too many guns.
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Christos Arvanitis 6 months ago
The militarization of the police in the US. The mindset of going into battle is actually taught in some police training. He isn't there to "serve and protect" but rather he sees us as the enemy.
madbakes 6 months ago
He's not a cop. Cops don't carry guns like this or dress this way.
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Hans Georg 6 months ago
There are always people thinking, because they are allowed, they absolutely have to. Here in Germany one can drive on some spots of the Autobahn as fast as possible, so some really try.
keyboardtek 6 months ago
He is either thinks he is the "good guy with a gun" ready to protect everyone to boost his ego, or he is prepared to be the one we all need protection from.
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 6 months 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…
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 6 months ago
Parking must be rough! Look how the lines moved!
#32
The Audacity Of This B
Hannah Taylor 6 months 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 6 months 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~ ⨺⃝ 6 months 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 6 months 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 🦦 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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.
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Alexandra 6 months 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) 6 months 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 6 months ago
...hopefully not the posing-in-front-of-auschwitz thing?
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Charlotte Sandoval 6 months 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
Marie BellaDonna 6 months 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 6 months ago
It should be perfectly legal to slap people with main character syndrome like this.
Raymond Closs 6 months ago
None of this should surprise any of us anymore, just know you are not alone.
Richard Ross 6 months ago
The amount of dumb people that can’t see past the end of their noses 🤔
Fembot 6 months ago (edited)
I’ve an idea. Could we make precise parking, within the lines, THE manliest, most alpha, badass thing? In that you’re weak if you can’t park your giant ‘compensation’ pickup properly, you’ll be shamed for it by the likes of Andrew Tate and Chuck Norris? I bet that would clear up a lot of parking lots
Captive 6 months 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 6 months ago
People should sit on them and see if that fixes the behavior lol
Load More Replies... Alexandra 6 months 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) 6 months 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 6 months ago
...hopefully not the posing-in-front-of-auschwitz thing?
Load More Replies... Charlotte Sandoval 6 months 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
Marie BellaDonna 6 months 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 6 months ago
It should be perfectly legal to slap people with main character syndrome like this.
Raymond Closs 6 months ago
None of this should surprise any of us anymore, just know you are not alone.
Richard Ross 6 months ago
The amount of dumb people that can’t see past the end of their noses 🤔
Fembot 6 months ago (edited)
I’ve an idea. Could we make precise parking, within the lines, THE manliest, most alpha, badass thing? In that you’re weak if you can’t park your giant ‘compensation’ pickup properly, you’ll be shamed for it by the likes of Andrew Tate and Chuck Norris? I bet that would clear up a lot of parking lots
Captive 6 months 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 6 months ago
People should sit on them and see if that fixes the behavior lol
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