The mirror has long been a symbol of malignant self-love, but it is emblematic for narcissism in more ways than one.
Mirror, mirror on the wall…
A narcissist often blows a kiss to his own image, and won’t be able to resist the temptation of snapping a selfie while driving, but his favourite magnifying glass can be found only in the eyes of the admiring public. The applause animates the marionette that goes into “power” mode: gesticulating confidently, bullying the opposition and laughing at own piteous jokes.