by TaylorSwiftsRealHusband November 30, 2023
Get the Vintage jean mug.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 PhD mug.Aleeyah: Hey Karmi, Mary, I got this pineapple and I like it. What should I name it?
Karmi: I have no clue
Mary: Maybe Vinia? It rhymes well.
Aleeyah: True. Alright, I'll name it Vinia.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE YOUR PINYA'S NAME TO VINIA:
YES NO
*Aleeyah presses Yes and the rest is history
Karmi: I have no clue
Mary: Maybe Vinia? It rhymes well.
Aleeyah: True. Alright, I'll name it Vinia.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE YOUR PINYA'S NAME TO VINIA:
YES NO
*Aleeyah presses Yes and the rest is history
by Jaicusthebest2 April 17, 2024
Get the Vinia mug.Aleeyah: I have a female pineapple
Mary: what.
Aleeyah: What should I name it?
Mary: HOW IS A PINEAPPLE FEMALE?!?
Aleeyah: Don't question it.
Mary: Ok? Well, call it Vinia.
Aleeyah: Isn't that our friend's name?
Mary: Exactly. It rhymes with "pinya"!
Aleeyah: ok.
Mary: what.
Aleeyah: What should I name it?
Mary: HOW IS A PINEAPPLE FEMALE?!?
Aleeyah: Don't question it.
Mary: Ok? Well, call it Vinia.
Aleeyah: Isn't that our friend's name?
Mary: Exactly. It rhymes with "pinya"!
Aleeyah: ok.
by Jaicusthebest2 April 17, 2024
Get the Vinia mug.When you shit in your hand and then throw the turd at an open window with the ventitian blinds down so they slice the turd into little pieces.
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