The Slatkin Effect

The phenomenon by which a conversation is more interesting the quicker you pass by it.

"...I know, I couldn't believe it was stuck in his..." would be The Slatkin Effect in action.

by The_J_Man August 28, 2013

Putin Effect

Unintentional reverse psychology, where threats made to get someone to obey you instead causes them to go against you.

Origin: Putin threatened to use military force & nuclear weapons against Finland & Sweden, to prevent them from applying for NATO membership. The two countries realized that they could not defend themselves against nukes & the entire Russian military if they stood alone, leading to them joining NATO.

Ergo threats meant to subdue these countries caused them to stand up against Russian imperialism.

-"I told my boyfriend that it was me or the dog, but instead of getting rid of the dog, he dumped ME!"
-"Well, that's the Putin effect for you."

by KarlosMetinga May 12, 2022

The “Lacey Effect”

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!”

by Dancing dancerAM August 17, 2023

the barker effect

a person who has average/high levels of intelligence but is unbelieveably slow at undertaking menial tasks, such as washing up, pouring a glass of water or trying to tie their shoe laces. following in on from this, people who they then come into contact with, end up becoming slow at tasks they are involved with, even if they are usually efficient.

Ben: hey buddy, howcome you're taking so long? we're going to miss our flight?

Tim: sorry, ive just been on the phone to matt, i don't know whats gotten over me

Ben: the barker effect strikes again

by timshoe November 4, 2011

The Madison Effect

When some teen pretends to be depressed even though they’re in middle school

Chris: Did you hear what happened to Andrew?
Victor:Yeah, I heard he’s a victim of The Madison Effect

by Nah dick April 16, 2021

The Minging Effect

A Theory within a paradox between people where they feel utterly cringed or disgusted by another’s features or actions but where they are both equally as cringe or disgusting as one another.

The Minging Effect Theory:

“oh my! Your filth rinks”

“I was just only thinking of the same thing about you?”

by RowdyRando November 15, 2022

grobler effect

a person cursed with the effect of no bitches, no hoes, no mommy, and most definitely no milkies

Ayo, this guy gets no hoes!
Yeah, he got the grobler effect bro.

by bigsexyfart November 8, 2021