15 minutes of fame
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15 minutes of fame (or famous for 15 minutes) is an expression coined by the American artist Andy Warhol. It refers to the fleeting condition of celebrity that grabs onto an object of media attention, then passes to some new object as soon as people's attention spans are exhausted. It is often used in reference to figures in the entertainment industry and other areas of popular culture.
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Derived terms
- 29 Minutes of Fame (a British quiz show, which borrows its title from the expression)
- 15 Minutes of Shame
- 15 Minutes
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