main character syndrome

noun

Definitions

  1. The phenomenon of the protagonist of a show or movie receiving unrealistic special…

    The phenomenon of the protagonist of a show or movie receiving unrealistic special treatment from the worldbuilders.

  2. The phenomenon of thinking of oneself as the protagonist in the "movie" of one's life…

    The phenomenon of thinking of oneself as the protagonist in the "movie" of one's life (and, thus, usually as unrealistically important or distinguished).

The neighborhood

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