After a week of not posting about myself, demand is skyrocketing for another one. The Pandemic disrupted the flow of my anti-Narcissism cream when pharmaceutical companies prioritized the elimination of Covid-19. Although Narcissism is more dangerous than Coronavirus, bias against Narcissists is open and blatant. Covid-19 vaccinations are free but now that anti-Narcissism cream deliveries have resumed, I am charged triple the 2019 rate for the medication. The price gouging has been attributed to a spike in the Narcissist population which is disingenuous because most Narcissists are in denial and not using the cream. My own awareness stems from a relatively mild condition and a wife who reminds me of my disease nearly every day. She also claims the cream is not working. But ever since I started applying it to my butt, my rear end has become more modest. It no longer appears unclothed in public and has stopped twerking in private.
My daily medication for Hedonism is Placebo but I call it ice cream. The pharmaceutical companies are now making it in smaller containers to disguise another form of price gouging. I squeeze my own Anti-Hypocrisy juice and supplement it with the rigorous daily exercise program GOOB (Getting Out Of Bed). It exercises all muscle groups. I am considered an idiot savant for the way I negotiate the path from bed to bathroom in the middle of the night. Like playing Wordle, I have six chances to win every day. I am finally getting enough sleep by more regularly dozing off in Church, at the movie theater, and during testimony at Narcissist Anonymous meetings. I have also created extra time in my day by eliminating personal hygiene rituals except for the double dipper of jogging while I brush my teeth.
Whew! So happy to hear you are taking such good care of yourself. I’ve been worried. 😬
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Everybody seems worried about me these days!
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as you know, the issue with getting access to the cream is all about each narcissist believing they are most important and therefore insisting on getting it first. it sounds like you have mastered work-arounds to deal with the shortage, and why you are continuing to thrive.
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Stockpiling resources during shortages is a key.
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I am copying your wonderful wellness routine. There will still be moments of private twerking, however.
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Twerking does burn calories, so exceptions can be made.
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You should teach a wellness seminar. Throw in a few references to hormone balancing and I think you have a full curriculum. Add a sweat lodge and you might even be able to start a cult.
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Hopefully the cult will lead to culture and eventually to horticulture.
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Dream big!
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The ice cream thing really gets to me. It’s like, we will keep charging you for the half-gallon price but we’re not giving you a half-gallon anymore. Or if they do, they charge more. The “gallon bucket” of ice cream used to be 5 quarts. And while you’re stockpiling all the anti-narcissism cream I’m still waiting for the VA to send my, “Don’t be so grumpy, Grampaw” powder.
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THC gummies cut in 8ths are an equitable substitute for Grumpy Grampa Powder.
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I didn’t know the VA supplied that, lol.
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If you live in a state where it’s legal they’ll at least write you a prescription. You might have to prove grumpiness.
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lol.
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I need some of that powder, Herb! At least I found out that I haven’t been eating more ice cream, I have just been finishing the containers faster.
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I hope that never decide to post a twerking video online.
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Luckily I lack the technical capability to make that happen!
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Narcissism – that is rabbit hole I hadn’t planned on falling into this morning…
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Always a dangerous topic and I usually try to avoid danger.
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For my narcissistic exercise, I actually go to a gym! I sweat and bend and pull and push and huff and puff, but by the time I get my tennis shoes tied, it is time to leave. So much for THAT membership. 🤠
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I have been to that gym!😎
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Yep. Saw you there. 😅
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A singularly well-stated explanation of the narcissist state of mind from a fellow sufferer. So many don’t understand the import of us to us; those other grey drab run-of-the-mill tedious drones who fail to appreciate the dazzling brilliance at our core. Thanks Geoff, I couldn’t have have put it better myself.
Signed E. G. O. Lookamee.
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I was in a band one time and the “star” of the show was a certifiable narcissist. One night, in the set before he came out for last one we surprised the audience with “I want to hold my hand”, “I love how I love me” “I honestly love me”, “I can make me feel good” “Hello, I love me”… I have considered rounding up a bunch of those tunes and starting a Muzak channel for the “I got me, babe” crowd.
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Nice set up for the Star of the show. Was he too self-absorbed to hear the irony? But your Muzak station, that could work. Pity i-tunes is already taken. imagine, the artiste could say, ‘collated and compiled just for me.’ A couple more, perhaps? ‘Everything I Am,’ I Can’t Stop Loving Me.’ But surely not ‘A Too- Fool Such As I.’
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All of those and more. “I’ve grown accustomed to my face” “I couldn’t live without my love”… we did 4 sets. He did 2 and 4. We were “forbidden” from playing anything in our sets that would make his set look as bad as it was. That was a Saturday night at Hilton Head South Carolina and we burned it down. He fired all,of us after the show. Unlike the times we hung around so he could hire us back and play the next night, we all left.
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I wish I was a better actor or musician because those are wonderful “Look at me. Look at me” professions.
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I dunno. I’ve known some flashy dentists and chiropractors. Every politician or those who run against them. Hairdressers. Upscale clothing salespeople. The occasional reputable mechanic. Men and women oh the cloth. Even lawyers. 😳 Particularly the ambulance chasers who buy every slot left over by the Medicare advantage plans. The only people with better hair dye jobs and teeth are televangelists.
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I did forget about ministers. I might have been able to pull that off without needing any special skillset.
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One would certainly hope so. Is there an easier target?
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The problem with the anti-Narcissism cream is that it only works for a certain period because narcissism is mutating into different strains. Lately, I see it at my gym where aging men and women parade around in skimpy clothes, seemingly unaware that they’re no longer 25 and haven’t been in about 50 years.🙄
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Ah yes, I have marched in, or rather witnessed, that parade! 😎
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🙄😆 classic Geoff in top form
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Thanks, I am kind of a one trick pony.
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I think I found my problem. I did not know the cream was topical. I was hoping they would come out with something different than the original flavor.
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I love a poet with a sense of humor! Unfortunately the topical version does cause toenail fungus.
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I’ll buy more socks.
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Yep, I always wear socks. That’s probably why my toes look so bad.
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Geoff, you’ve got it all under control. Now which cream did you use for that? I’m in dire need of some. Haha! Great post and laughs as always. 🙂
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If in doubt I go for the ice cream!
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Haha! The best cream.
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Haha. I need my rear to be more modest too, so I will be purchasing that cream as well.
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Belated disclaimer: I receive no compensation for any of my recommendations.
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Hi, the anti-narcissists cream is a great idea. There’s a narcissist pandemic out there right now and no wonder it’s in high demand.
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If only I could figure out how to cash in on the craziness.
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Well, having no experience whatsoever with narcissistic behavior except from everyone else I know, that cream sounds like a wonderful balm if it indeed works. While I have never twerked, I have no doubt I could pull it off. I just wonder if it would be welcome for others to witness. My wife reminds me of stuff every day also. What a coincidence.
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I would be a total mess if my wife were not around to keep me in check.
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Careful with the jogging and brushing, however if you switch to a softer brush and less strokes, you can clean the inside of your nose too 🙂
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I’ll give it a try. Sounds like you know from experience!
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I tried it once with ear buds [your q Tips l think], but they were quite far reaching, so opted for a brush 🙂
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At least your experience probably made taking Covid-19 tests relatively easy for you.
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Hahaha, you are a funny man Geoff. I hate the fact that those tests are soooo invasive 🙂
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Keep taking care of yourself. We always need the daily dose of laughter to meet the daily required allowance for the day.
Plus making one laugh about narcissism takes talent which you achieved! My soon to be Ex-brother-in-law needs several gallons of that anti-narcissistic cream! Can you specially order some for him? 😉
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I am trying to stockpile a supply for just such special cases.
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Thoughtful for you to think of them!
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sounds like you are doing all the right things to stay at optimum health and fitness levels…
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Actually I’m a total wreck but I take two Denial pills every day.
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There’s a fine line between living in denial and living in a fantasy world. I live in both, just to make sure I’ve got everything covered…
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Along with your GOOB exercise plan I could use a truckload of those pills. Thanks for the laughs as always 😂
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Thanks for reading and especially for the laughing.
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😆
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The GOOB plan is alright as far as it goes, but I am working towards the next level SIB (Stay in bed) regimen. The problem is that nobody will bring me the Placebo. As for the Narcissist cream shortage, you can cut back on the dose and start writing about me.
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Can’t wait to see you at our next meeting!
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