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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
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Nabokov Effect

The Nabokov effect is a phenomenon in media that starts off as a ironic self expressive "pointing fun at it" media that the consumers (majority) turn into romanticization or idealization of a particular action or lifestyle. Nabokov's Lolita is the blueprint of such, he wrote a book called Lolita from the pedophiles (Humbert-Humbert's) prespective. Hollywood took it upon themself to turn the message into a 180° pedophilia romanticization media.

Other examples include (but not limited to):
Filthyfrank's persona, Lana Del Rey (fem manipulator) music, killing stalking (manga).
Bro I do not like my gf always listening to Lana Del Rey, she now want's the break up with me and be a trophy wife!

The nabokov effect and it's consequences
by Fairyjuggalo March 25, 2022
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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
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Judas Effect

When a song is bad but you hear it enough times that it starts to grow on you. named after Chris Jerichos AEW entrance song
this shitty song hit me with the Judas Effect now i cant stop listening to it
by Joan Saperstein October 4, 2021
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Kara effect

When all you can do is hit the goalposts in Rocket League. This occurs when you take a shot and the ball somehow always hits the outer rim of the goal.
Damn, so close! I always hit the goalpost, that's the Kara Effect!
by earIyy June 23, 2019
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The Leafy Effect

1. when a little shit news channel is getting a lot of views 2.when you have a fuck ton of money from roasting a 2yr old making pokemon go music 3. when Gnomestar and the two poc of youtube are teaming up on the reptilian brotherhood 4. when you have a picture of Obama and a reptilian brotherhood infront
"hi guys I'm durv I am I haxxed the gamerjay next I'm gonna hax the leafy effect"
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Homelander Effect

When an actor, like Antony Starr, melds into their role so perfectly, like Homelander, the two identities are inseparable. May or may not dictate acting career to similar characters in other movies, shows or videogames. Other examples are Giancarlo Esposito as Gustavo Fring, RDJ as Tony Stark, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator.
Friend one: I saw Antony Starr across the street last week and was lowkey scared that he was going to fly into the air and Lazer eye someone
Friend two: ah, classic Homelander Effect.
by FreshlyXpyr3d July 15, 2022
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