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!"
The phenomenon when some who has a PhD and their arrogance has caused them to only able to hear the words of, see the contributions of, or acknowledge others people with PhD’s.
Great work! But don’t bother showing it to Joey, he’s PhD Blind
Typically refers to someone with a really long name, like Tikki Tikki Tembo No Sarimbo Hari Kari Bushkie Perry Pem Do Hai Kai Pom Pom Nikki No Meeno Dom Barako.
That name is a King Wilbur Wilbur Piggie I of the United Piggies of China from Arcadia, Gallifrey, PhD .
Somebody who has played so much call of duty that they think they know everything there is to know about guns, when in reality they dont know what the fuck the safety does.
two guys watching a war movie
1:man that is bs! you have to shoot somebody 2 times with a pistol to kill them!
2: nice to know that you have your COD PhD...
When a person thinks they have a doctorate in a subject because they've seen it on TV or in a movie.
Bill:"Did you know the moon is the size of a quarter?"
Ted:"What are you talking about?"
Bill: "Yeah, I saw it on a documentary on conspiracy theories last night."
Ted:"Oh, you think you've got a Visual PHD..."
Make it super simple to operate, these guys have PhDs. You know, "push here dummy."