Philanthroprick: A famous person who tends to spread awareness and ask for donations or money for a cause but doesn't
help much. They
will stay around for the photos and hand shakes but usually leave
right afterwards. Another version of vanity.
Examples of a philanthroprick? Many celebrities who tout about how we need to
help others but instead take their private jets to third
world countries with a team a photographers. You know the types...
Something I've seen a few times in the news involves soup kitchens for the
homeless.... I am sure there are plenty of pictures of celebrities/politicians "helping" them serve some soup but leave after the hands are shaken and the pictures are done.
This is not to be confused with a
true philanthropist (Jon Stewart, Gary Sinise or Bill Gates) who are very active within their respective organizations but don'
t make a huge deal out of it.