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People Break Down Which Events Might As Well Be A 'Sociopath Convention'

In society, the word sociopath is sometimes tossed out as an insult. Other times, it's used to describe a person in a non-malicious way but is used incorrectly.

What is a sociopath, really? Sociopaths are people who suffer from a personality disorder that leads to a lack of empathy and a conscience. These people are generally self-aware, and can mimic human emotions, but don't have any of their own.

A sociopath convention would be groups of people in which there are many sociopaths or groups of people that are entirely comprised of sociopaths.

Statistically, 1 in 25 people is a sociopath, meaning any large group could count as a sociopath convention. However, there are groups that are generally considered full of sociopaths.

Those groups were identified when Redditor GoGetEmTiger131 asked:

"What place might as well be a “sociopath convention?"

Beauty Queens

"A child pageant — the parents"

– festivusfinance

"Came here to say this exact thing, I'm so surprised this doesn't have more up votes."

– 100percenthatbitch

"I mean statistically some of those kids must be sociopaths too, right?"

– CmdrShepard831

You're The Top

"sociopaths surround themselves with less powerful people, in my experience. you might find them at the top of nearly any organization, though."

– andariel_axe

"Supposedly they make up the majority of CEOs"

– MaracaBalls

Unbelievable!

"I stayed at an airport hotel and the conference room was booked for "How to create a submissive Christian wife" or something like that. There was a low tooth-to-head ratio and a distinct lack of chins."

– voice_of_craisin

"I've read a lot of weird stuff, but this made my jaw drop a little."

– Skrp

We Voted Them In

"Any place where politicians gather."

– alwaysright9000

"US Senate"

– tinyorangealligator

"How is this so far down the list?"

"There probably isn't a larger gathering of sociopathic narcissists than a joint session of the US Congress."

– Beasagdeux

"I was gonna say the DNC and RNC."

– Bigdaddyjug77

Manson-esque

"I knew this would be at the top but honestly I think there would be more sociopaths at social media influencer convention. That or “life coaches.”"

"I knew two diagnosed sociopaths at my high school. Both became life coaches. I get heavy Manson vibes from their content."

– bombayblue

That Manipulation

"When a group of MLM huns get together in any location on the planet."

– DoubleDeckerz

"Now let's talk about ways to manipulate family and friends to increase sales and even recruit your own worker bees!"

– Cacafuego

Reddit, Of Course!

"(looks around)"

– PoorPDOP86

"Damn roasted an entire platform"

– 1-von

The Whole State

"Miami"

– _kevx_91

"That place is so unbelievably vapid and just odd as hell. It makes Vegas seem reasonable"

– appleparkfive

"I was just gonna say Florida."

– moinatx

"Florida. All of it."

– sandrajumper

Become An Alpha

"We had a local "Alpha Con" here recently. I swear the promo poster was the biggest group of tools I've ever seen.

Edit : turns out it wasn't local. I am even more disgusted. Clearly I didn't do a lot of research into it."

– JayDub506

"Literally any gathering of men where the word “Alpha” is used unironically at any point."

– cryptcreatures

Very Scary

"Primary school / early years teaching or nursing. Some of the nicest people, but every sociopathic / narcissistic woman I've has the misfortune to meet has been one of the two. Careers where someone can have a large amount of power over vulnerable people, where they will generally be believed without question. Lower barrier to entry than other careers with similar amounts of power e.g. CEO."

– worldslastusername

Yeah, I Can See It

"Sports conventions. Anyone who enjoys watching sports is a sadist and anyone who enjoys playing sports is a masochist."

"-Your local lazy person."

– CocaColaStan

Unsurprising

"bitcoin/cypto conventions, which essentially are just techbro tupperware or avon parties to chill their little scams"

– No-Bewt

This Should Have Been Obvious

"mcdonalds play area , always smelling like feet"

– youmynega1

Doesn't This Go Without Saying?

"A place that might as well be a "sociopath convention" is any place where sociopaths congregate. This might include places like prisons, mental institutions, or seedy nightclubs."

– MrShitterz

Social Media, Of Course

"Facebook"

"Idk Reddit?"

– KxNGsReddit

"Let me enter in one.. Enters this thread"

– Winter2712

Weaponry

"Gun conventions either they really into hunting and guns or they are just insane"

– MelodicTaro9712

"Gun show."

– SimonArgent

Welcome To Hollywood

"I've read a long way down the list and still haven't seen "Hollywood" mentioned..... or maybe I should say "the entertainment industry"".

"They're especially unique because they will actually support causes to create a public image of themselves which isn't genuine."

– PD216ohio

No More Shopping On A Sunday

"Grocery stores on a Sunday afternoon"

– bearsrbig

Their Reputation Precedes Them

"Any kind of car salesman convention. I spent a very short time as a car salesman...let me tell you, most of them deserve the reputation they have. I've never been around so many people that were almost exactly the same."

– Sasselhoff

Learning Who You Are

"School."

"That’s, it just school."

– Mythic_7

Well, statistically, that tracks.

Things People Secretly Love But Would Never Admit To In Public

Reddit user sweet_chick283 asked: 'What do you secretly love that you would never admit to in public?;

Collection of VHS tapes
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What makes us all unique is our passions and the things we love, whether it's singing in the shower, reading books, or listening to specific music artists.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where we are judged for our various tastes and interests thanks to social media, and it makes us consciously selective about sharing the things we love on the internet.

Curious to hear about people's personal desires under anonymity, Redditor sweet_chick283 asked:

"What do you secretly love that you would never admit to in public?"

These aren't really chores for the following Redditors.

Good Clean Fun

"Mopping, im a janitor and generally hate my work... but damn mopping is so good."

– MrDDog06

"When you have a great rhythm going it is something special. I get the same feeling while I vacuum, but won’t let my wife know I enjoy it."

– Bogus_34

Act Of Unwrinkling

"Ironing clothes. A dozen of them. Can’t explain how it relaxes me. I told one person and they looked at me like I’m crazy."

– eerie_white_glow

"My mum misses the days when dad would be out on a Friday night, my brother out with friends and me upstairs quietly playing PS1. She would pour herself a Bacardi & Coke and do the ironing while watching her TV shows."

"I'm sure she doesn't really miss it now that we've moved out and they've retired but it was her wind-down after a busy working week so I can see how people can find it relaxing."

– xdq

Our solo actions can spark joy.

Big Brother Is Watching

"pretending to be on the Truman show and whenever im in my house i act all inconspicuous so they dont know that i know that they’re watching me."

– Bec_121

"C’mon man, you’re not supposed to let him know. You signed a contract when signing up for live views. I’m reporting you."

– doeswaspsmakehoney

The Multi-Tasker

"Playing video games naked at home while eating cheese."

– thickening_agent

Releasing The Kraken

"I love the feeling when you've eaten good fibre and let out a solid long train log in the toilet. That feeling is heavenly."

– therapoootic

"Even better when it’s a clean wipe and not a poo crayon."

– TheWarmestHugz

Ultimate Comfort

"My (male 41) weekend routine is coming home from work, make hot chocolate, start a fire, dress in a ugly pink nightgown made for old ladies and watch forensic files."

– crazyloomis

Some people are obsessed with collecting things.

So Kawai

"Sanrio stationery stores. All those different multicolor pens, a thousand kinds of erasers, spiral bound notebooks galore... my kids sadly have absolutely no appreciation for this wonderland..."

– HavingNotAttained

It's A Staple

"Office supplies have a weird, special place in my heart ever since I was a kid. They don't even have to be 'cute' necessarily."

"Japan's legendary stationery stores is unironically a reason I want to go."

– _CozyLavender_

Not Caring Anymore

"The older I get the shorter that list gets. Not because I love less things, but because I don't care about hiding it."

– Bi-Beast

"YES!! I'm 53 now. I'm working my first job in public since 2006. Today is Halloween and we're allowed to dress up so I am sitting here waiting to go to work dressed as a VERY bad Wednesday Addams. My bf said I'd 'look stupid' because no one else will probably dress up and I'm like, 'WHO CARES!' My makeup looks horrible and not like I practiced, but I DO NOT CARE! I'm having fun with it anyhow and I don't care if my coworkers dress up or not. I'm bein' ME! :)"

– deanie1970

Honorable mentions start here.

The Savior

"Picking up worms from the street and sidewalks when it rains and moving them into the dirt so they don’t burn in the sun, every time it rains I do this."

– sky_kitten89

Hero Of The Moment

"Yoooo I scoot SO many snails and worms. I work as a tech/mechanic at an automotive shop, I had a peoject car towed to my house the other day and it was covered in snails. I saw them when the tow guy/coworker was unloading and I was like, 'oh! It comes with free snails!' and began moving them. He laughed then realized and said, '... Oh, you're serious. Uh... Okay.'"

"I don't care who knows it. These little things barely can look out for themselves, why shouldn't we if we can take a moment to help? I don't care what happens next, it probably doesn't matter overall but I can help this moment."

– chris14020

Why should some of the hidden desires mentioned above have to be secret?

Redditors opening up about some of these would make them a hit at parties–no shaming.

As a matter of fact, I'll totally be down for a Forensic Files viewing party where we all make hot chocolate, light the fireplace, and cozy up together in our respective pink ugly nightgowns for old ladies.

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