When a movie star, confusing reality with one of their films, promises to save the world with a plot device that doesn't work.
The first known instance of The Costner Effect was when Kevin Costner told Congress a dedicated fleet of boats with his machines could protect the coastlines.
by The Riffler Effect September 24, 2010
Defined when rules that abundantly clear for absolutely everyone else, become subject to circumvention because the documentation is not designed for every "what if" condition.
The D.C.F.L is under the Dotson Effect once again due to the Ballers GM having an issue with the add/drop process.
by Gary Gaslighter October 19, 2023
The effect that rust (survival video game) has on the rest of the computer system after it is/has closed or otherwise crashed. Resulting in unresponsive software, computer freezes/crashes, and general lag
"Awww man, rust has crashed. I don't think I'll be able to use anything else for the next half an hour!"
"Ah you got the rust effect in full swing right now bro"
"Ah you got the rust effect in full swing right now bro"
by torntissuebox December 19, 2019
A horror movie effect wherein something is intended to scare the audience by popping up unexpectedly, catching them unaware, similar to toast popping out of a toaster.
by Megamean09 October 06, 2012
When an instructor teaching a group class resonates an affable, inclusive, and beautifully eccentric atmosphere that touches and uplifts every person in the room, even those not in the class.
“Hey man, that group class was awesome, I noticed the “Lacey Effect” occurred!”
“Thanks, it felt good too, the students seemed to have a lot of fun!”
“Thanks, it felt good too, the students seemed to have a lot of fun!”
by Dancing dancerAM August 17, 2023
by Saint_Psyduck February 25, 2021
When you are winning a ranked Rainbow 6 Siege game and you trash talk the other team and then you lose every round after that and eventually lose the game.
by Vort44 November 13, 2020