"Herman Cain Award" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Herman Cain Awards [plural]
Etymology: Named after American politician Herman Cain, who opposed coronavirus pandemic restrictions and died of COVID-19 after attending a rally without practicing the recommended safety precautions. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Herman Cain Award}} Herman Cain Award (plural Herman Cain Awards)
  1. (informal, humorous, potentially offensive, neologism) A satirical award for people who died of COVID-19 after either disregarding recommended safety precautions or making statements regarding COVID-19 perceived to be misinformation. Wikipedia link: Herman Cain, Herman Cain Award Tags: humorous, informal, neologism Categories (topical): Coronavirus Related terms: Darwin Award

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