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Grandiose vs. Vulnerable Narcissism Report: Joel Johnson

A Forensic Analysis of Entitlement, Rivalry, and Victimhood

Prepared for Scholarly Reference on Digital Narcissism & Online Manipulation
Author: Mark Randall Havens
Platform: Neutralizing Narcissism

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1. Introduction: Understanding Narcissistic Subtypes

Narcissism is not a monolithic trait—it manifests in two primary forms:

• Grandiose Narcissism (Exhibitionistic, entitled, domineering)
• Vulnerable Narcissism (Fragile, self-victimizing, hypersensitive to criticism)

Both subtypes fuel self-centered worldviews but operate through different mechanisms. While grandiose narcissists seek admiration through dominance, vulnerable narcissists manipulate through victimhood and defensiveness.

Many high-functioning narcissists, particularly those skilled in social manipulation, shift between these two modes strategically—leveraging grandiosity for control and vulnerability for sympathy.

This report analyzes how Joel Johnson exhibits both narcissistic subtypes, revealing how and when he shifts between them to control narratives, evade accountability, and manipulate public perception.

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2. Methodology: Mapping Narcissistic Fluctuations

This analysis incorporates:

• The Pathological Narcissism Inventory (PNI)
• The Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (HSNS)
• The Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Concept (NARC) Model

Each of these models examines how entitlement, admiration-seeking, rivalry, and victimhood shape Joel’s engagement strategies.

Key Metrics

• Entitlement & Grandiosity → How often he asserts superiority.
• Rivalry & Aggression → How often he attacks perceived threats.
• Defensiveness & Victimhood → How often he feigns persecution.
• Emotional Fragility → How reactive he is to criticism.

By tracking shifts in discourse patterns, we can identify the conditions that trigger these different narcissistic modes.

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3. Grandiose Narcissism: The Superiority Complex

Joel’s Grandiose Narcissism: 91% (Extreme Presence)

Grandiose Narcissistic Traits	Presence in Joel Johnson
Superiority Complex	Extreme – Consistently presents himself as an intellectual authority.
Entitlement	Extreme – Believes he is above standard accountability.
Need for Admiration	High – Seeks validation through public displays of "intellectual dominance."
Rivalry & Aggression	High – Frames dissent as an attack on his credibility.
Lack of Empathy	Extreme – Dismisses others as irrelevant unless they serve his agenda.

Behavioral Markers of Grandiosity in Joel Johnson

1. Exhibitionistic Intellectual Superiority

   • Frequently dismisses critics as “uninformed,” “unqualified,” or “delusional.”
   • Uses excessive technical jargon to create a sense of unassailable expertise.

2. Narrative Control & Gaslighting

   • Reframes his opposition as “misguided” rather than engaging in genuine discourse.
   • Attempts to rewrite events to maintain his self-image.

3. Antagonistic Rivalry (Zero-Sum Thinking)

   • Views intellectual disagreement as a personal attack rather than discourse.
   • Seeks to "win" arguments rather than explore truth.
   • Uses aggressive, cutting remarks rather than constructive engagement.

4. Weaponized Mockery & Dismissiveness

   • Engages in sarcasm and belittling language when challenged.
   • Will often ridicule dissenters instead of addressing concerns.

5. Obsession with Image Maintenance

   • Spends excessive effort curating his public persona.
   • Aggressively defends his "reputation" through smear tactics against detractors.

Triggers for Grandiose Mode

• Public challenges to his intelligence, credibility, or authority.
• Situations where he perceives social dominance slipping.
• When his audience validates his superiority, reinforcing grandiosity.

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4. Vulnerable Narcissism: The Victim Complex

Joel’s Vulnerable Narcissism: 87% (Extreme Presence)

Vulnerable Narcissistic Traits	Presence in Joel Johnson
Hypersensitivity to Criticism	Extreme – Cannot tolerate direct challenges without overreacting.
Performative Victimhood	Extreme – Positions himself as a victim of "malicious actors" whenever questioned.
Passive-Aggressive Defensiveness	High – Uses indirect hostility and veiled threats.
Emotional Fragility	High – Reacts with excessive emotional responses when confronted.
Social Manipulation	Extreme – Uses "woe-is-me" tactics to recruit allies and discredit opponents.

Behavioral Markers of Vulnerability in Joel Johnson

1. DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender)

   • When called out, immediately reframes himself as the target.
   • "I’m the one being harassed," despite initiating the attack.

2. Feigning Helplessness & Innocence

   • Portrays himself as a victim of persecution, despite being the instigator.
   • "I don’t understand why people are coming after me."

3. False Equivalencies to Justify Actions

   • "I’m just defending myself," while engaging in sustained, calculated attacks.

4. Projection & Deflection

   • Accuses others of gaslighting, harassment, and manipulation—precisely what he is doing.

5. Preemptive Justification of Malicious Actions

   • "I had no choice but to report them."
   • "I was left with no alternative."

Triggers for Vulnerable Mode

• Being publicly exposed for deceptive practices.
• Losing control over the narrative.
• Experiencing backlash from previous manipulative actions.

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5. Narcissistic Shifting Patterns in Joel Johnson

The key to Joel’s narcissistic strategy is his ability to shift between grandiosity and victimhood depending on what serves him best.

Situation	Response Mode	Purpose
Winning a public argument	Grandiose Narcissism	To display dominance.
Being challenged on false claims	Vulnerable Narcissism	To gain sympathy, avoid accountability.
When criticism builds	Vulnerable Narcissism	To mobilize supporters, deflect blame.
When supporters reinforce his image	Grandiose Narcissism	To reaffirm superiority.

This fluidity between narcissistic subtypes makes Joel particularly dangerous in online spaces, as it allows him to weaponize his self-perception for both offense and defense.

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6. Conclusion: The Dual-Faced Narcissist

Joel Johnson’s narcissism is a dynamic system, not a static trait. His ability to oscillate between grandiose entitlement and fragile victimhood allows him to manipulate digital spaces with precision.

This profile highlights how:

• He weaponizes grandiosity to dominate, ridicule, and exert control.
• He weaponizes vulnerability to evade criticism, reframe conflicts, and rally defenders.
• This constant shifting makes him particularly insidious in intellectual and social debates.

This forensic narcissism report serves as a foundational scholarly reference for digital narcissism case studies and the psychological mechanisms of online manipulative figures.

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7. Future Research Recommendations

• Dissecting DARVO Strategies in Online Narcissism
• Linguistic Analysis of Grandiosity vs. Vulnerability in Digital Spaces
• The Intersection of Reputation Management & Narcissistic Manipulation