person a: 'dang, nirvana weren't actually that good were they?' person b: 'nah mate, i think kurt's up for a dead genius award dont you?'
fictional award bestowed upon individuals whose genius has become exaggerated as a result of their untimely death, usually before the age of 30
"person a: 'dang, nirvana weren't actually that good were they?' person b: 'nah mate, i think kurt's up for a dead genius award dont you?'" What is the definition of "dead genius award"?