by CrazyNorwegian May 22, 2020
Get the Vanitymug. A destination wedding that is planned to create undue expense, little to do for the guests, short duration, and (foremost) create a “hey, look at me/us” event for the loving but entitled couple.
“OMG, I accompanied my girlfriend to this vanity wedding which cost us a lot of money for a 15 minute glamour photo-op for the bride and groom. They had no concept of the expenses involved for everyone. They should have eloped. We’d all be happier.”
by DiogenesLives January 1, 2024
Get the vanity weddingmug. A doctoral degree pursued solely for the status conferred by the title of "Dr." and the lifestyle perks associated with living in a desirable location, without any genuine interest in academic achievement or contributing to a field of study. The motivation for obtaining a "vanity PhD" is entirely based on the superficial benefits of holding a doctorate (social prestige and lifestyle) rather than the pursuit of knowledge or a passion for research.
"Did you hear that Catherine got into Columbia University for a PhD in biostatistics? I was surprised considering she wasn't particularly adept at statistics in her undergrad."
"I wouldn't shower her with too much praise, it's nothing but a vanity PhD – she just wants to be known as 'Dr. Caldwell' and explicitly said she didn't want to do her PhD at Penn because 'she couldn't imagine spending her twenties in Philadelphia.'"
"Oh wow, so she's not doing a PhD out of any regard for pursuing the higher truths of academia or for the love of learning. It's all just to fluff up her ego and drink and party in New York City. A vanity PhD if I've ever seen one!"
"I wouldn't shower her with too much praise, it's nothing but a vanity PhD – she just wants to be known as 'Dr. Caldwell' and explicitly said she didn't want to do her PhD at Penn because 'she couldn't imagine spending her twenties in Philadelphia.'"
"Oh wow, so she's not doing a PhD out of any regard for pursuing the higher truths of academia or for the love of learning. It's all just to fluff up her ego and drink and party in New York City. A vanity PhD if I've ever seen one!"
by maplejordan22 April 14, 2024
Get the Vanity PhDmug. by By bruh guy November 19, 2020
Get the Vanity momentmug. The appearance of having great strength, but really having the strength of a sick nine year school girl.
Person 1: Did you see how strong Tom got over the summer.
Person 2: Ugh. It’s vanity strength. He helped me move and couldn’t even pick up a box of clothes.
Person 1: Man what a bitch.
Person 2: Ugh. It’s vanity strength. He helped me move and couldn’t even pick up a box of clothes.
Person 1: Man what a bitch.
by That+guy November 4, 2017
Get the vanity strengthmug. A self-doting submission to Urban Dictionary, usually under the title of one’s own name, for the sole purpose of stroking the adolescent ego of a budding sociopath.
“Billy spent all of class writing a rambling vanity post, because that’s what happens when your parents tell you you’re so special but also don’t discipline”.
by Rustbelt_Noir May 7, 2019
Get the Vanity Postmug.