PSM, for short. A phrase used to desrcibe
people, places, and sellouts who fake an expression of sorrow for personal gain. For example, a widow may use her
husband's
death as a way of getting attention for herself. Or a politician may use a national tragedy for personal gain.
Another example would be somebody who adopts a "
goth" lifestyle, with a pretense at melancholy, in order to make their dull life seem more interesting. Little do they know, their life is interesting enough without all the pretense, if only they would believe in themselves.
All in all, a useful phrase for describing a variety of high-profile whiners.