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Protagonist Complex

Believing you and your life are either literally or metaphorically the center of a metaphysical narrative in which you are the protagonist and that your life obstacles or people you disagree with or dislike are forces of evil. Most often seen in people who have consumed large amounts of entertainment such as books, movies, or video games which have a concrete "good or bad" for most of their lives.
"My sister in law keeps referencing Harry Potter online when politics are brought up. I think she may have a protagonist complex."

"Quit being so self righteous. You sound like you have a protagonist complex."
Protagonist Complex by Shurdlegurdle September 14, 2019
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Hentai Protagonist Haircut 

The Hentai Protagonist Haircut (or hph for short) is that generic haircut dudes get looking like a damn bowl on their head. Literally the most boring possible haircut a dude could get.
Person 1: Hey did you see Dane's recent haircut?
Person 2: No, what does it look like?
Person 1: He's sporting a damn Hentai Protagonist Haircut

Anime Protagonist Disease 

When an Anime Protagonist is born, 1 or both of their parents are going to die very soon from "Anime Protagonist Disease".
Anime Protagonist: *is born with blue hair
Doctor: i'm sorry to say this, but you now have Anime Protagonist Disease
Mother: Do i have to die or him?
Father: why not BOTH?!
Anime Protagonist Disease by Dancchi February 10, 2021

hiro protagonist 

the main character from Neal Stephenson's cult cyberpunk novel "Snow Crash".
LOL Raven you cock smoker! LOL TIMES A MILLION!

danganronpa protagonist 

fictional characters who are the main character of a danganronpa game. note that in order to be a danganronpa protag, you need an ahoge/antennae
Kayayday: hey im a danganronpa protagonist
Shoe-itchy: are you sure about that

Strong Female Protagonist™️ 

She is perfect in every single thing she does and has no flaws or vulnerabilities. She never has need of male acceptance or approval of any kind because SHE DON’T NEED NO MAN. She is a warrior. She is a goddess. She is...Strong Female Protagonist™️.
Man #1: Dammmn, look at the ass on that one, bruh. Man #2: You better keep that shit to yourself, man. That’s Strong Female Protagonist™️. If you sexualize her, she’ll cut your nuts off and feed them to you. But she won’t feed them to you in the kitchen because a woman doesn’t have to belong in the kitchen. Man #1: Man, fuck this shit.

protagonist 

the good guy (usually in a story)
Master Cheif in "Halo"

Jesus in "the Holy Bible"

Tom Cruise in "Top Gun"

the good guy is the protagonist, the bad guy is the antagonist
protagonist by doombuddy January 4, 2007
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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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