1 definition by fadedfoxy
When somebody who is not law enforcement, that has no right to detain you and has no authority over you, is able to make you play by their rules just by their presence.
"Woah, I really wouldn't run from your dad if he caught me doing something illegal."
"Yeah, that's the Chris Hansen Effect."
"Yeah, that's the Chris Hansen Effect."
by fadedfoxy June 24, 2017