Insincere emotions and behavior intended to achieve a desired outcome or to be perceived as the victim. This phrase is similar to âcrocodile tearsâ but this phrase is saying that they are putting up a big act that is not appropriate to the situation.
Person A: (points to his ear telling someone their boombox is too loud)
Person B: starts crying and says âYou (Person A) embarrassed me in front of everyoneâ
Person A: âStop the cheap theatrics! Itâs not a big deal to be told to turn down the musicâ
Insincere emotions and behavior intended to achieve a desired outcome or be perceived as the victim. Oneâs behavior is inappropriate to the situation at hand and is obviously a bad acting job.
*During a spin class*
Person A: (points to hear and then points index finger down mouthing it is too loud!
Person B: (stops the music and starts crying) âYou embarassed me in front of everyone and made be feel terribleâ
Person A: âStop the cheap theatrics. Itâs not a big deal that I told you that the music is too loud. Itâs nothing personalâ