celebstitution

The term used to describe the creation of an increasingly marginal yet conveniently accessible level of "celebrity"—characterized by those whose actions make them a regular tabloid/paparazzi target, thus diverting unwanted attention away from legitimate celebrities and allowing them to lead relatively normal lives.

Celebrities living in hot-spots such as Hollywood must be thrilled by the low-hanging-fruit phenomenon of celebstitution, which keeps the paparazzi chasing reality "stars" while they run errands and drive their kids to school in peace. (Perhaps they should even consider starting a celebstitute fund to ensure that this seemingly bottomless supply of willing distractions is kept spray-tanned and Ed-Hardied to their hearts' content.)

by daisydoesit July 25, 2010

reputation rehab

The expression used to describe the calculated and cynical attempt to control the public perception of a misbehaving celebrity by gratuitously sending them to a rehab center for the PR value alone.

(aka “rephab”)

“(insert celeb) just got caught cheating/drunk driving/making un-PC statements… better get them into reputation rehab!”

Tiger Woods, Lindsay Lohan, Jesse James, Charlie Sheen, Britney Spears

by daisydoesit July 09, 2010

PRehab

Another term used to describe the calculated and cynical attempt to control the public perception of a misbehaving celebrity by gratuitously sending them to rehab for the PR value alone. (synonymous with rephab)

“(Insert celeb) just got caught cheating/drunk driving/making un-PC statements… better get them into PRehab!“

by daisydoesit July 20, 2010

mehab

The term used to describe the increasingly trendy self-promotional gimmick of checking into rehab in a desperate bid to gain or regain fame.

It seems that more and more people are becoming famous for bad behavior these days. Release a sex tape, sleep with a married celebrity, check yourself into mehab, and… boom! Just like that you have your own show.

by daisydoesit July 20, 2010