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To think so many people have main character syndrome these days

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Stupid0849303o · 13/03/2026 17:43

I have misophonia which doesn't help, but I dread getting the train which I have to do to work 3 times per week. If it's rammed I can't even listen to music all the time because if I'm standing up I have to constantly be aware of who's around me, getting on and off the train etc.

So many people are just so loud, as if they're the only ones on the train. People of all ages, incapable of talking at a normal volume. I will let teenagers off as they're not yet adults but I am sick of hearing people just shouting at top note, bellowing across the carriage, cackling loudly at the top of their lungs. People have no consideration for others, it just makes the journey so stressful. Anyone else?

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Mingspingpongball · 13/03/2026 19:56

Don’t mean to be a bitch but is this misophonia?

mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/03/2026 19:44

Soufriere · 13/03/2026 19:41

We have a friend who can’t moderate her laughter. She shrieks, squeals and cackles with tears running down her face. People stare. It’s mortifying to go out with her. She also laughs at absolutely anything, so you can’t avoid it.

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Oh God, I'd have to terminate the friendship sorry

Alison Hammond can just about pull it off, but even she pushes her luck. Anyone else, hard no

Soufriere · 13/03/2026 19:41

mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/03/2026 18:16

Having just watched MAFS, I despise anyone who cackles in a public setting.

We have a friend who can’t moderate her laughter. She shrieks, squeals and cackles with tears running down her face. People stare. It’s mortifying to go out with her. She also laughs at absolutely anything, so you can’t avoid it.

PeonyPatch · 13/03/2026 19:35

Stupid0849303o · 13/03/2026 17:45

The hygiene is another issue. Sniffing and snorting loudly every second, not bothering to blow their nose (often men I've found)

Yeah, it’s so gross!! All the coughing and spluttering everywhere, eughhhhhh

mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/03/2026 18:16

Having just watched MAFS, I despise anyone who cackles in a public setting.

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Soufriere · 13/03/2026 17:49

We’ve just been on holiday. Predominately American guests at our hotel. They really like to be seen and heard. Standing next to your mate? Why not shout, so everyone can hear your conversation?

So loud and obnoxious and oblivious to anyone but themselves.

Mosaic123 · 13/03/2026 17:49

I sometimes think it's performative. They want everyone to see that they are having A Good Time.

NedsAtomicWheelieBin · 13/03/2026 17:47

i blame social media. The constant need for attention and validation.

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Stupid0849303o · 13/03/2026 17:47

I was in a café with a group of very young adults (I'd say around 20-21) sitting on the next table. I ended up moving to another room because they were literally screaming, in the middle of a cafe. No consideration at all.

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Stupid0849303o · 13/03/2026 17:45

The hygiene is another issue. Sniffing and snorting loudly every second, not bothering to blow their nose (often men I've found)

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Stupid0849303o · 13/03/2026 17:45

TheTattooedLady · 13/03/2026 17:44

What does ‘main character syndrome’ mean?

I would say that they think everything revolves around them, they act as if they're the only/most important people on the train, they must be heard by everybody and do not need to consider anyone else.

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PeonyPatch · 13/03/2026 17:44

Stupid0849303o · 13/03/2026 17:43

I have misophonia which doesn't help, but I dread getting the train which I have to do to work 3 times per week. If it's rammed I can't even listen to music all the time because if I'm standing up I have to constantly be aware of who's around me, getting on and off the train etc.

So many people are just so loud, as if they're the only ones on the train. People of all ages, incapable of talking at a normal volume. I will let teenagers off as they're not yet adults but I am sick of hearing people just shouting at top note, bellowing across the carriage, cackling loudly at the top of their lungs. People have no consideration for others, it just makes the journey so stressful. Anyone else?

I feel exactly the same. Commuting is the worst and it’s like a cess pool on trains these days filled with such poor personal hygiene and bad manners.

TheTattooedLady · 13/03/2026 17:44

What does ‘main character syndrome’ mean?