why do you think people play the victim?

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Swoop62 · M

I think multiple reasons can apply but mainly these days it is to besmirch another person or group.

Ferise1 · 46-50, M

Never heard that word before@Swoop62

Swoop62 · M

@Ferise1 Guess it is a $2.00 word, But has to do with the context of damaging some one's reputation which is a goal of playing the victim. Not a common word but fits what I was stating.

Ferise1 · 46-50, M

@Swoop62 no you’re fine for using the word! I just lived abroad for a few decades. I looked it up trying to find the origin but it doesn’t really say.
I think a lot of people play the victim because they feel like victims, because life is pain. I think everybody’s a victim. But some survive better than others.

Swoop62 · M

@Ferise1 I do not know the origin but just the meaning in how I used it. I would not disagree with your analysis of your thoughts on that. But I add to that with some set out with the intent of playing the victim in order to shade another person or group to make them appear as the bad guy..

Ferise1 · 46-50, M

@Swoop62 yes that’s probably a thing, I’m thinking especially in America.