Kenneth: The personal essay is way harder than I thought, cause it's not in my nature to brag on myself.
Jenna: Not even a back door brag?
Kenneth: What's a back door brag?
Jenna: Backdoor bragging is sneaking something wonderful about yourself in everyday conversation. Like when I tell people it's hard for me to watch American Idol cause I have perfect pitch. You try it.
Kenneth: Oh, it's hard for me to watch American Idol because there's a water bug on my channel changer.
This comes back later in a talk with Liz:
Jenna: People always underestimate my instincts because of my good looks.
Liz: This is no time for back door bragging!
When someone attempts to be negative about an aspect of their life that is in reality, undeniably awesome. A way of verbally showing off without being super obvious or bragging outright.
She was complain-bragging that the hubcaps on her free car don't match her outfit.
He said "I hate that I have to wear a suit and tie to my six figure income job" - what a complain-bragger!
Telling another person about something, someone, or an experience you had that could make them jealous. Using this term isn't always the best way to communicate with your peers.
I feel bad about bragging about my vacation to others. Not everyone can have those opportunities.
- Ugh, I hate spicy food!
- I can eat soooo much spicy food! It's like I'm immune to it!
- ...great
- Seriously, this isn't even hurting my mouth at all!
- Yeah...
- I could eat 50 of these!
- Stop babble bragging