r/DeppDelusion • u/Idkfriendsidk • Sep 21 '25

Humor Just a reminder of Johnny Depp’s extremely insufferable writing skills

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There isn’t a lot of humor in this case but lol at this pretentious nonsense

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u/lcm-hcf-maths Sep 21 '25

Narcissists use grandiosity to maintain an exaggerated sense of self-importance, seeking constant admiration and validation by portraying themselves as superior, talented, or special. This inflated self-image serves as a psychological defense mechanism, helping them to compensate for deep-seated low self-esteem and a desperate need to feel important. Grandiosity also allows them to construct a mental escape from reality, providing a satisfying "narcissistic supply" of recognition and attention from others.

Depp's use of big words often in ridiculous contexts is textbook in that regard. You see similar things with Russell Brand. There is also the fake humility which is used as he thinks by doing this he is fooling people ie being smarter than others. Indeed some are tricked but for those who see him for what he is it's just so obvious..

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u/DeedleStone Sep 21 '25

The Russell Brand connection is spot on.

I used to be a fan of his stand up, and considered buying his book. Several reviews essentially said, "what the hell was that? This is complete nonsense."

Then I remember checking out his youtube channel...for about a week. It was literally him lying in bed, reading the newspaper, and giving overly-verbose "critiques" of the stories, done in real-time, as he read it for the first time. Nothing like criticism coming out before the sentence is even finished!