What Does This Mean?
Treating one's own life as the central narrative, framing ordinary moments with dramatic significance as if everyone else is a supporting character.
EXPLAINER
Snarky Jay · original source ↗
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Heart of Dating · original source ↗
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REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
"He narrated walking to the mailbox like it was a movie moment. Full main character syndrome."
LORE & ORIGIN
Extends 'main character energy' into a named condition, used both self-aware and critically once the framing became common enough to diagnose.
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