The term just tickles me for some reason lol.
Dont forget the obvious narcissism.
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While they are always the heroic heroes when things go right, they publicly proclaim their victimhood—no matter how unlikely—when things go wrong or have the potential to disgrace them.
The smear campaign is motivated by a number of factors, including a desire to be right and have his or her “truth” become the dominant narrative, the desire to maintain status and standing (while ensuring that his or her inner hidden shame does not become public), and the desire to maintain control over one’s image.
The narcissistic lady or man meticulously curates her or his public identity; looking successful, accomplished, and put-together is crucial"
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It launches into a whole "daughter of an NPD mother" but the tactics people like this use are all the same.
Youd think by now they would have burned out. But years later......same shit with the same deranged energy.
It's just gross. Its these random spurts where I contribute some of my attention that probably keeps them so energized.