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The Narcissism Epidemic


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The Narcissism Epidemic. Y'all should read it. Like, seriously. It's an amazing book.

 

If you haven't deduced from the title of the book, it's about the terrifying amounts of narcissism going on today with pretty much everyone in America. It starts off with what narcissism is, and how it got so widespread in America. There's even a narcissism test to see if someone is a narcissist (I would talk about my score, but I fear that might be narcissistic). I haven't gotten very far, but from what I've read, part of the reason people are so narcissistic is because in the '80s psychologists started saying everyone should love themselves more than anyone else. It was started so people would have higher self-esteem, but it ended up making everyone arrogant A-holes. He even said recently (At that time) there was a psychologist who said the reason Britney Spears and Paris Hilton aren't happy is because they don't love themselves enough (Paris Hilton called herself a role model for older generations and generations to come, and Britney Spears has a picture of herself in her house, so you can judge if they are lacking in self-admiration).

 

It's a highly interesting read so far and I recommend it.

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i bet you think this thread is about you.

 

Trying to put yourself back in the spotlight, Red?

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Trying to put yourself back in the spotlight, Red?

 

don't make me put my foot up your arse. 

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PhuturePriest

don't make me put my foot up your arse. 

 

Trying to show off that tough image again in front of everyone, eh?

 

I was actually surprised when I did the test. I scored below average, though the ones I scored were pretty awful. :P I was feeling pretty great because all of my answers were good except "Do you like to show off?", "Do you like to be the center of attention?", and "Do you like to show off your body?" I felt a sense of great shame on the last one, followed by hysterical laughter. I'm relatively insane like that.

 

And yes, I know I said I wouldn't post my score, but I'm really tired and out of it today, so I'm just doing whatever I feel like. :P

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Trying to show off that tough image again in front of everyone, eh?

 

I was actually surprised when I did the test. I scored below above average, though the ones I scored were pretty awful. :P I was feeling pretty great because all of my answers were good except "Do you like to show off?", "Do you like to be the center of attention?", and "Do you like to show off your body?" I felt a sense of great shame on the last one, followed by hysterical laughter. I'm relatively insane like that.

 

And yes, I know I said I wouldn't post my score, but I'm really tired and out of it today, so I'm just doing whatever I feel like. :P

 

fxd.

and if you don't know who Red Forman is, I feel utterly sorry for you. 

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fxd.

and if you don't know who Red Forman is, I feel utterly sorry for you. 

 

Are you kidding? I watched That '70s Show religiously  every night from when I was eleven until I was fourteen. I don't watch it as much now because I've simply seen every episode so many times.

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