Somat.
"how do you know the roots of narcissism using anecdotes when there are people out there doing research.... this is getting far too absurd."

Somat, I think I find myself offended. These are not 'anecdotes' This is my life!
My life is absurd to you?

People out there 'doing research' f##k 'research' I'VE LIVED IT (unfortunately)