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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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Naj Effect

Using an object to cover half your face to make it appear you look good.
Guy 1: DAMN SHE SO BAD
Guy 2: Nah it's just 'Naj Effect'
by Hyze July 8, 2016
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Apolinar Effect

when a sped hates trying something new but ends up liking it
Angel was blinded by the Apolinar Effect
by Fupla February 22, 2019
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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
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Pam Effect

When someone gets more attractive the more you see them

Like Pam from the office
"she had the biggest pam effect on me"
by Lewdski March 31, 2022
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Cramer effect

A stock price that crashes after Jim Cramer pumps it.
Jim Kramer gave Netflix a buy rating.
Price just dropped $100. Cramer effect.

“No! No! No! Bear Stearns is fine,” Cramer shouted in response to the question. “Do not take your money out. Bear Stearns is not in trouble. If anything, they’re more likely to be taken over. Don’t move your money from Bear. That’s just being silly. Don’t be silly.”
by Nstan January 20, 2022
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