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sop

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4. Like the Greek myth of Narcissus, a man so in love with his own reflection that he became obsessed with it.

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Sun Jun 1, 2025, 03:04 PM

Jun 1

The death of Narcissus, caused by his obsession with his own image, became a metaphor for narcissism, a personality trait characterized by excessive self-love and a lack of concern for others.

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The lock screen picture on Trump's phone is...you guessed it...HIMSELF! [View all] SunSeeker Jun 1 OP

He's always beside himself -- with rage! Blue Owl Jun 1 #1

Betcha he kisses it every time he takes out his phone... CTyankee Jun 1 #2

ewww Demovictory9 Jun 1 #10

So do I usonian Jun 1 #3

I would not be able to stand seeing his ugly mug constantly on my phone, no matter the circumstances of the pic. SunSeeker Jun 1 #6

I was just kidding, of course. usonian Jun 1 #9

Like the Greek myth of Narcissus, a man so in love with his own reflection that he became obsessed with it. sop Jun 1 #4

Mine is of my cat on Christmas Day 2023, surrounded by presents he's patiently waiting to shred. Xavier Breath Jun 1 #5

Mine is a sunset on a beach Tree Lady Jun 1 #8

Sounds really beautiful.. mine is of my Nephew and Cha Jun 1 #12

Sorry for your loss Tree Lady Jun 2 #14

Mahalo, Tree Lady💙🌈 Cha Jun 2 #15

No pics of the grandkids? Danmel Jun 1 #7

LOL.. Ugly MF loves his Ugly MF image so much Cha Jun 1 #11

Now with extra hair! nolabear Jun 1 #13