Focusing all of one's attention and energy on a specific person whenever they're around, typically done in large groups especially on the internet/social media but also in real life. The
orbiter(s) likely have different reasons for
orbiting, usually to gain something. May also include shifting their personal beliefs and opinions to match the person being
orbited, and constantly praising them or doing their best not to anger.
Ex. 1
Guy 1: Did you see Sarah's newest selfie on Instagram?
Guy 2: Yeah, it got tons of likes so fast. Everyone's kissing up to her in the comments too.
Guy 1: Yeah. I like her
pink hair though.
Guy 2: I thought you didn't like dyed hair?
Guy 1: I don't, but it looks good on her. I mentioned it in my DM to her.
Guy 2: I never thought you would
orbit her too.
Ex 2:
Guy 1: You ever notice how a group of people always forms around Derek? Everyone tries to sit next to him at lunch, or in class.
Guy 2:
That's what happens when you're popular. People will orbit you, and sometimes you get popular just by hanging with them, especially if they like you.
Guy 1: Kinda sucks that Mike, Joey, and Ashley stopped sitting with us though.
Guy 2: They'll be back when Derek is absent or something.
