Trying to put out drama by starting more drama. Usually caused by people desperate to gain the upper hand in an argument.
Josh: Jim just called Nathan a hypocrite for pointing out that he's unoriginal and creatively bankrupt without actually arguing the point, opting to personally attack Nathan.

Jacob: Sounds like the Sam Pepper effect.
by What do you dream about? February 11, 2016
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