Volkswagen effect

An overwhelming feeling affecting the masses when they find out they have to remove the entire front end of a car to replace a headlight.

Jim: "I think one of my headlights is out on my Jetta."
John: "Uh-oh. Get ready to experience the volkswagen effect."

by SmartxAlex December 2, 2011

Effervescent

Twilight in-joke referring to a popular meme which speculates about what Edward might text Bella about.

Edward: saw a snail today... effervescent

by Kimmy-Pie March 30, 2021

Vegas Effect

The phenomenon where as anger and frustration lead to poor performance/mistakes which in turn lead to more anger and frustration resulting in a "feed back loop" which is amplified with every cycle.

"What's wrong with that guy? He's really pissed off!"

"He came in to work angry and started making rinickulous mistakes. He must be suffering the Vegas Effect."

by pharcidius October 15, 2009

Ogdensburg Effect

(1) the act of using extreme resourcefulness to the point of desperation.

The Ogdensburg effect is choosing the "least dirty" of your dirty clothes so you do not to have to do laundry.

by avse October 23, 2009

Mass effected

Being addicted to the video game series Mass effect by Bioware.

By reading the books, owning a item of Mass effect, or playing the game more than 6 times.

Jake keeps saying that, "Mass effect will suck you in like a black hole!"

He is Mass effected.

by BigJK June 8, 2011

wd40 effect

Using WD40 for deodorant because wicked robot dancing skills

That honky be bustin some mad robot action on the df like it's 1988. He's got the WD40 effect

by Higgledypiggledy April 18, 2014

Langley effect

Any decent looking potential girlfriend will be turned into a slut. It is 100% effective

I thought this girl was potential wifey but the langley effect got her.

by LangleySlayer69 October 25, 2018