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
skes is a discord server with 2.1k members yet when they do @everyone or @here, only 6-17 people come, this is known as the skes effect and is being spread on to other servers as we speak, to prevent this effect there are 3 simple steps, 1) be any other server other than skes 2) have a server named something other than skes 3) don't be skes
by Mellson January 17, 2021
Person 1: Did you see he changed his pfp right after Pulpo replied to him?
Person 2: Yeah man, that's the Pulpo Effect
Person 2: Yeah man, that's the Pulpo Effect
by scotthortonofficial April 06, 2022
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