Herman Cain Award

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounHerman Cain Award (plural Herman Cain Awards)

plural Herman Cain Awards

  1. humorousinformalneologismpotentially offensiveA 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.

Origin

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.

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APA

Herman Cain Award. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Herman%20Cain%20Award

MLA

“Herman Cain Award.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Herman%20Cain%20Award. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Herman Cain Award,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Herman%20Cain%20Award.

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