Shouldn't that be an 'Attention Nymph'?
Why doesn't 'Attention Whore' mean someone who's paid to pay attention, like a psychologist?
2007-11-08 00:28:32 · 9 answers · asked by Phoenix Quill 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Pebbles - Thank you.
JD - Lighten up. It's tounge in cheek.
Goddess - Jeez. Attention Nympho. OK
2007-11-08 01:34:53 · update #1
Attention sluts maybe?! I dunno... We should fix that. From now on I will refer to them as Attention Sluts.
2007-11-08 00:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dictionary.com describes nymph as follows:
1. one of a numerous class of lesser deities of mythology, conceived of as beautiful maidens inhabiting the sea, rivers, woods, trees, mountains, meadows, etc., and frequently mentioned as attending a superior deity.
2. a beautiful or graceful young woman.
3. a maiden.
4. the young of an insect that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis.
I found this definition of whore:
A prostitute.
A person considered sexually promiscuous.
A person considered as having compromised principles for personal gain.
Keeping this in mind, an attention whore may be someone who has compromised his/her principles for attention. Therefore, a psychologist/psychiatrist who pays attention for a living does not fit the definition. Nor is attention nymph accurate, as an attention whore is not necessarily beautiful, female or undergoing metamorphosis.
2007-11-08 08:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
This One is Mine, Stand Back: You are correct. I think of myself rather as an Attentionaholic, Attention Addict or Attentionomanic. Do not judge us all by the meanderings of one. We are each unique is our individual narcissism. And thank you for calling "attention" to our plight.
2007-11-08 09:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by Dovey 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because a regular whore is someone who will do anything for money
2007-11-08 16:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by stickyfish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who has the NEED for attention, perhaps someone like you, and who will do just about anything for it might have narcissism. This is a diagnosable disorder and very tough to treat.
People who have a need to denegrate others, especially those who hold the USA's highest awarded academic degree, might have other issues of personality.
2007-11-08 08:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
good point but i never heard of attention whore
2007-11-08 08:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard that phrase before.
2007-11-08 08:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by Eve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a good Psychiatrist you can talk to...
Pearl?!?
I pass this baton on to you, love...
He's all yours...
2007-11-08 08:32:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a strange question! Dunno!
2007-11-08 08:31:11 · answer #9 · answered by Trist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋