Bunburying

Bunburying is a term derived from Oscar Wilde’s play "The Importance of Being Earnest," where it refers to the act of creating a fictional persona or excuse to escape social obligations or to lead a double life. In a broader context, it describes people inventing alternative identities or reasons for their actions, often to avoid responsibility or societal expectations. This can manifest in various ways, such as exaggerating one's lifestyle, creating fake online personas, or finding creative justifications for behavior that might otherwise be seen as inappropriate or undesirable.