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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.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Herman Cain Award
Today it means: 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. Full definition →