The act of posting a vague, attention seeking update on your social network profile that requires other users to inquire about your status.
John: "That girl Ashley posts nothing but leading status updates. Today's was, 'Why do things like this always happen to me?'"
Pete: "Things like what?"
John: "No one knows, she's trying to lead you into feeling bad for her and comment on her update."
by Bestkeptsecret July 25, 2011
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