Bully Bonding

: The term is sometimes used lightheartedly in media, such as in The Big Beastly Book of Bart Simpson

Bully bonding refers to a psychological and social phenomenon where individuals form cohesive group identities through the shared victimization of an outsider. Unlike healthy social bonding based on mutual interests or shared goals, bully bonding relies on a "common enemy" to create internal stability. It is a fragile yet potent form of connection that reveals deep-seated insecurities within the group structure. bully bonding