A very strong mixed signal from an industry association, particularly in the performing arts, given to a long-established figure. It is simultaneously a heartfelt pat on the back for a splendid career, and a forceful hint that said career is now over as far as the industry is concerned. Something like receiving a really meaningful hug while behind guided very meaningfully toward the door.
Ah, she's up for a Lifetime Achievement Award for her music career. Do you think she's going to write her autobiography or go on reality TV?
by DancingKali March 24, 2011
A wooden spoon is a mock or real award, usually given to an individual or team which has come last in a competition, but sometimes also to runners-up. Examples range from the academic to sporting and more frivolous events. The term is of British origin and has spread to other Commonwealth countries.
by Immersion May 25, 2011
Participation trophies car companies say they have so their car sounds good (when in reality they're extremely easy to get)
Car Company: "We have a J.D. power award!"
Person: Aren't those extremely easy to get and you can even pay for them?
Person: Aren't those extremely easy to get and you can even pay for them?
by DylanPaterson October 21, 2020
Ted: "Wow, our democracy is now nothing but a "People's Choice Award." We quit caring about background, character, intelligence or other intangibles, and simply pick the most entertaining white guy."
Russ: "Yep, Trump is no Lincoln, Eisenhower or FDR. I guess half the country finds him entertaining enough to be leader of the free world."
Ted: "Makes great sense, doesn't it? You don't think the rest of the world is both freaking out and laughing at us at the same time, do you?"
Russ: "Yep, Trump is no Lincoln, Eisenhower or FDR. I guess half the country finds him entertaining enough to be leader of the free world."
Ted: "Makes great sense, doesn't it? You don't think the rest of the world is both freaking out and laughing at us at the same time, do you?"
by hodags1966 November 12, 2020
A fictional award given out during the fictional awards ceremony known as the E.M.M.Ys. It is awarded to the one person every year who showed the most extreme douchbagary throughout the year.
The Douchebag Of The Year Award for the year 2009 was given to Kanye West for his actions toward Taylor Swift during the 2009 MTV VMAs. Not cool Kanye... Not cool.
by Xero _ Manifest January 02, 2011
The longer name for the Razzie Awards, which have annually dis-honored Worst Achivements in Film since 1980. Worst Picture "winners" include CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC, HOWARD THE DUCK, Madonna's remake of SWEPT AWAY, GIGLI and Halle Berry as CATWOMAN.
Halle bery actually showed up to accept her Golden Raspberry Award as Worst Actress of 2004 for CATWOMAN.
by HeadBerry May 01, 2005
Fictional award bestowed upon individuals whose genius has become exaggerated as a result of their untimely death, usually before the age of 30. The award is usually presented by individuals who realise that music fans, the music industry and media often get carried away, mistakenly believing that any musician who dies young was a genius. Those bestowing the imaginary award are also able to entertain the idea that a musician who died young might have gotten fat, old or made a crap album. There is no official ceremony for the award as it is fictional and is often allocated during pointless conversations between friends. Many a Dead Genius Award is awarded each year with no official committee to decide who most deserves the award. This is mainly out of respect for the friends and family of the dead.
Candidates for the award include Tupac Shakur, Kurt Cobain and Jeff Buckley.
Candidates for the award include Tupac Shakur, Kurt Cobain and Jeff Buckley.
Person A: 'Dang, Nirvana weren't actually THAT good were they?'
Person B: 'Nah mate, i think Kurt's up for a dead genius award dont you?'
Person B: 'Nah mate, i think Kurt's up for a dead genius award dont you?'
by J Riley September 12, 2005