Vulture-Effect

1)Behavior demonstrated by people who become fixated on the death of a celebrity- many of whom may not of been fans of the celebrity while alive.
2)A term used to describe explosive celebrity after death.

1) After her death, Amy Winehouse's music experienced a surge of popularity due to the vulture-effect.
2)Due to the vulture-effect, artists, little known in life, become icons after death.
(Example: Jeff Buckley)

by Selfsamenature September 3, 2018

buddybag vulture

Someone who mooches off the items from another's purse, such as chewing gum, extra snacks, etc

"I hate to be a buddybag vulture, but can I have some of that gum in your purse?"

by ddamdnayckeb September 22, 2011

mistake vulture

A person who regularly waits for others to make a mistake and then points this out. The mistake vulture enjoys doing this.

As a vulture circles the creatures on the ground patiently waiting for one to fall, so the mistake vulture stands back until it is time to swoop. He will then step in and feast upon the tasty carrion that is pointing out another's error.

Mr Mistake Vulture: Dan I've been watching you and it seems you've made a mistake performing this particular task.
Dan Reeves: Sorry Boss... Thank You Boss... Whatever you say Boss...

................................. mistake vulture.

by HugoLeasing August 20, 2014

Taco Vulture

A person who declines an offer of food until the food arrives, at which point they begin circling and opportunistic stealing

She said she wasn't hungry, but when I only ordered enough for myself she went all Taco Vulture on me.

by The BONEMASTER July 8, 2017

Culture vulture

A person of African culture who steals other cultures then claims a race they have stolen from has no culture

Culture vulture says"Only we can have dread's" when wearing an item of clothing or playing a sport from that races culture

by It's a two way street March 5, 2021

Fame Vulture

Someone that moans about how sad the death of a celebrity is, yet never talks about all of the normal people that die every day. Very trendy to do on Social Media, including Facebook, Tumblr, etc.

Did you read what Amanda wrote about that comedian dying? She's such a fame vulture.

by Unrepentant13 August 13, 2014

social vulture

A person who tries to invite themselves to an event, no matter how awkward, unwarranted, boring, or lame their attendance will be. If allowed to tag along, they will consume all joy or whimsy and render the carcass of the evening lifeless while they feast with bloody beaks, unaware of their intrusion.

Bob: What are you doing for dinner tonight?
Me: Meeting my dad for dinner to talk about his recent diagnosis....
Bob: So, we should drive together?
Me: Bob, don't be a social vulture

by SteelWhiskers May 27, 2016