A term invented by HG Tudor, famous NPD author, proving that imitation is NOT, in fact, the sincerest form of flattery. Instead it's the preferred method of destruction for a narcissist to try and steal everything good about you like the mythological Ape of Thoth. They are trying to steal your place at the table in life, your professional/private destiny and social karma. It is a theft of your erotic capital, unique personal style, idiolect or manner of speech, intellectual capital, social capital including hobbies etc. It's giving Single White Female but this can happen to anybody, from anyone else, including cultural appropriation from any outgroup racially, sexually or generic outsider in class. It continues until they steal the target's life including spouse and friends or they are exposed for being too blatant or possibly, rarely, find another juicier target or can no longer access the original target, like being blocked. Paper trails are useful with these types of people because they will project whatever they are doing onto you, always be the first to publish something of yours, never let them see or edit anything. Never tell them your plans, even something frivolous and simple like your intended outfits and favourite restaurants. Stay vague and go Grey Rock to survive. Do not let them interrogate you on your life, beliefs, plans, dreams, crushes etc.
e.g. "Meghan was dressing like Diana again."
"She really thinks we won't notice? Creepy."
"Classic character trait acquisition."
"Why is HG always right?"
"Eton, I guess."
"She really thinks we won't notice? Creepy."
"Classic character trait acquisition."
"Why is HG always right?"
"Eton, I guess."
by paint88 July 01, 2024
by Savejimmyneutronandvictorious April 11, 2022
The act of going to someone's house, picking up any object you see, presenting it in some fashion(wether through a small dance or holding it in the air) and hiding it on your person.
by RobinMan November 04, 2010
Character impersonation syndrome or echopraxia is when a person is imitating or copying another human or fictional character. The things they are copying can vary from emotions, movements or even dialects or speech.
by Ediiehuangg May 26, 2023
person 1: " Yooo, look at my GTA character"
person 2: " You know what day it is right?"
person 1: "nah what are you talkin ab?"
Person 2: "National dress as your GTA Character Day"
person 1: "oh fr"
person 2: "yes now change rn"
person 2: " You know what day it is right?"
person 1: "nah what are you talkin ab?"
Person 2: "National dress as your GTA Character Day"
person 1: "oh fr"
person 2: "yes now change rn"
by Tylera14 December 22, 2022
person 1: " Yooo, look at my GTA character"
person 2: " You know what day it is right?"
person 1: "nah what are you talkin ab?"
Person 2: "National dress as your GTA Character Day"
person 1: "oh fr"
person 2: "yes now change rn"
person 2: " You know what day it is right?"
person 1: "nah what are you talkin ab?"
Person 2: "National dress as your GTA Character Day"
person 1: "oh fr"
person 2: "yes now change rn"
by Tylera14 December 22, 2022
This is when someone is talking about some aspect of themselves, but the content of what they say is actually an expression of the aspect of themselves they are talking about.
Oden: Sometimes I think I'm paranoid, but then I realize that's ridiculous because that thought is probably just coming from the chip the government implanted in my ear when Loki knocked me unconscious at the bar yesterday.
Freya: Well if that isn't some recursive character expression!
Freya: Well if that isn't some recursive character expression!
by Birgeneau February 21, 2023