This is a word coined by Reverend Marilyn Manson (formerly Brian Warner). As humanitarian describes a devotion to human welfare, "celebritarian" describes a devotion to the needs of a celebrity or idol.

The two states of being are as a human being, or a hungry ghost. Semi-regularly you need to ask yourself which you are. Sometimes it is human. Others, alas, it is hungry ghost.

The hungry ghost seeks validity outside of themselves. Someone pining for an indifferent ex is a hungry ghost. Someone who arrives alone at 6:30 on Saturday night to a pub is probably a hungry ghost. Obsessive checking of mobile phones, chat sites or networks are clear signs that one is a hungry ghost.

The best thing to do is just stay home and ride it out. Read a book. Find some good clean fun.

Media people who emerge during international disasters asking for donations, playing the lead rôle in Guilting for Dollars.

Someone who has achieved celebrity status within the Libertarian party but isn’t always a celebrity in the eyes of the general public.