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Main Character Syndrome

When someone thinks they are the main character of their life. Usually comes with a side of individuality complex, quirky style and a self centered point of view.
"I asked Jenny where the beer was and she said 'Just over the horizon, like my dreams.'"

"Yeah, that girl has a major case of Main Character Syndrome."
Word of the Day on June 25, 2021
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Main Character Syndrome

A type of condition characterized by one feeling as though the are destined to become a Main Character, through possessing attributes and/or having events happen in their life that cause them to become like the protagonist of any fictional story; having to go on a journey to locate and/or save something or someone, using unique talents or skills to forward mankind, having one's home taken away from them at an early age, and losing a loved one to an illness are all potential instances for Main Character Syndrome to occur.
"A small orphaned boy who grows up to be a prominent lawyer in his district once had Main Character Syndrome.
Main Character Syndrome by XeonV December 21, 2009

Main character syndrome

When people think they're the main character of the world and think all their opinions and views matter and are correct. They believe they can change people and have huge positive impacts on everyone's life just like the main character from a movie or series. Because of this belief, they usually try to be involved in every conflict and in everyone's life instead of just minding their own business.
"Why won't Melissa just stay out of this? She has nothing to do with it"
"She has main character syndrome, just tell her to go away"

"So many people are starting to show main character syndrome on social media these days"
"omg yea, it's so annoying"

Main Character Syndrome

When you envision yourself as the main character of the movie version of your life, highlighting the parts of yourself that would make you unique or likable. This syndrome focuses on the self more than any other person, much how movies or television have a story primarily based on one character.
Cindy has main character syndrome and am constantly imagining herself as the title role in the movie version of her life: THE UNTOLD CINDY STORY.

Cameron Diaz has main character syndrome in The Holiday when she keeps envisioning movie trailer versions of her life, with herself as the title role.

Main Character Shield 

The invincible shield protecting the main character in a formulaic Hollywood flick.
Oh, he jumped off the Empire State Building holding an orphan while being gunned down by helicopter bullets and hellfire missiles? I'm not even scared he's going to die. He definitely has a main character shield.
Main Character Shield by tigeru August 8, 2016

Main character syndrome

When someone believes they are the main character when, in fact, they are far from it.
Jessica; look at emily, she thinks that she’s a main character
Gabby; ikr it’s so embarrassing, she has main character syndrome

Main Character Syndrome (MCS) 

Someone with MCS will have un-accounted confidence and the belief that they are the main character of the world the most common occurrences of MCS reside in those who watch anime. (weebs)
"That sure is interesting"
"Im not even at full power"
"I love anime"
"Boy thinks hes the Main Character"
"Bozo has Main Character Syndrome (MCS)"
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