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The behavior or belief that one's own life is a story where they are the protagonist and everyone else is a supporting character. "Main character energy" can be positive (living boldly and authentically) or ironic/negative (being oblivious to others' needs because you're too focused on your own narrative arc).

“She walked into the office wearing a cape — pure main character energy.”

An intensely devoted fan, or the act of being one. Derived from Eminem's 2000 song "Stan" about an obsessive fan. As a verb, to stan someone means to support them passionately and actively. Stan culture drives massive engagement on social media, with fandoms mobilizing around their favorites.

“The Swifties absolutely stan Taylor — they crashed Ticketmaster trying to buy concert tickets.”

Describing a thought, person, or thing that occupies mental space constantly without invitation — to be "living rent free in someone's head" means they can't stop thinking about it even if they don't want to. The "rent free" part suggests they're getting space without paying for the privilege.

“That comment from my ex is still living rent free in my head two years later.”

The mental state resulting from excessive consumption of low-quality, repetitive, or extremely niche internet content — particularly short-form video. Someone with brainrot has been so thoroughly marinated in online memes and references that their humor, speech, and thinking reflect it constantly. Can be self-deprecating or affectionate.

“My brainrot is so severe that I referenced a Minecraft YouTube meme in my thesis conclusion.”

A psychological tendency to view oneself as the protagonist of life's story, interpreting all events as revolving around you and expecting others to play supporting roles. While having "main character energy" can be positive and self-confident, main character syndrome describes the negative extreme — obliviousness to others' equal importance.

“She narrated every mundane moment of her commute to strangers — severe main character syndrome.”