In psychology, one who lacks interests, but rather lives vicariously through others' enjoyments. Often seen in those with narcissistic personality disorder and those suffering post-narcissistic stress disorder, using others' reactions to determine if one should be satisfied. Betrays a pathological self-denial and codependency, perhaps resulting from a demanding parent in childhood.
He was indifferent to his own orgasms. Being a vampire, he was never satisfied until she came several times.
Vampire boyfriend: I'm only happy when you're happy.
General Sternwood in "The Big Sleep," of having to enjoy drinking only by watching others do so: "A nice state of affairs when a man has to indulge his vices by proxy."
Vampire boyfriend: I'm only happy when you're happy.
General Sternwood in "The Big Sleep," of having to enjoy drinking only by watching others do so: "A nice state of affairs when a man has to indulge his vices by proxy."
by Crassius September 14, 2019
Get the vampiremug. Frank Smith: What did the Captain want?
Joe Friday: He’s raising the roof. Says he just got a call from the corner pocket. They’re leaning all over him. Says he’s tired of answering questions. Says we better come up with some of the answers for him.
The Big Mole - Dragnet (1950)
Deputy Chief Parks is only days away from occupying the “corner pocket"--the sixth-floor, Parker Center office of the chief of police.
David Dotson “The Right Stuff” August 10, 1997 LA Times
Joe Friday: He’s raising the roof. Says he just got a call from the corner pocket. They’re leaning all over him. Says he’s tired of answering questions. Says we better come up with some of the answers for him.
The Big Mole - Dragnet (1950)
Deputy Chief Parks is only days away from occupying the “corner pocket"--the sixth-floor, Parker Center office of the chief of police.
David Dotson “The Right Stuff” August 10, 1997 LA Times
by Crassius November 12, 2021
Get the corner pocketmug.