The practice on social media (Facebook in particular) of chastising others for responding to the news they are responding to, accusing them of being distracting from "more important" issues, as determined by the scolder.
Lauren's most recent episode in attention shaming Dirk was for tweeting about Sean Spicer's latest gaffe instead of a new report from Greenpeace on the near extinction of Zimbabwean duck-billed platypi due to climate change.
by Marquismarq April 11, 2017
Get the attention shaming mug.A person that follows any social media trend, like the one requiring you to share your name’s definition on Urban Dictionary, in order to feel accomplished.
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Get the Attention seeker mug.Someone (usually male) who derives pleasure from making themselves noticed by people around them.
Both online and in the real world, attention seekers are everywhere. Sometimes you love them other times you want them dead.
See Exhibitionist, a synonym
Both online and in the real world, attention seekers are everywhere. Sometimes you love them other times you want them dead.
See Exhibitionist, a synonym
Me: look this guy said his birthday is tomorrow, I would love to get him something.
My friend: But he said last week Friday was his birthday also! What a pathetic attention seeker!
My friend: But he said last week Friday was his birthday also! What a pathetic attention seeker!
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Get the attent mug.A modern term likened to "new oil," highlighting its value in today’s society. Just as oil was a critical resource in the past, attention has become a sought-after commodity, driving social media engagement, marketing strategies, and personal interactions.
In the age of social media, getting likes and shares is like striking oil; everyone is vying for that precious attention!
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Get the Attention headache mug.When someone needs attention so bad that they don't listen to other people whatsoever because they are so involved with themselves.
Kayli: Yeah so I-
Mary: HEY SARAH LOOK AT THIS FUNNY MEME
Sarah:... *whispers to Kayli* What an attention whore
Mary: HEY SARAH LOOK AT THIS FUNNY MEME
Sarah:... *whispers to Kayli* What an attention whore
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