The Dotson Effect

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 18, 2023

The Ellis Effect

The Ellis Effect is a theoretical hypothesis involving the ability of men named Ellis. The effect describes thier uncanny ability to cause others to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. They are essentially drinking catalysts. Be very careful when drinking around an Ellis. We do not have enough data to fully understand the extent of their charisma on others.

"We tried to collect observational data on The Ellis Effect, unfortunately he drank all the data."

Friend 1: "what happened to you last night?"
Friend 2: "I got way too plastered because I got caught in The Ellis Effect."

by The unmatched word of god February 10, 2021

Kisaragi Effect

You don't find it; it finds you.
Derived from a famous original song on YouTube about the Kisaragi Station. The video lacks a title, and so does the channel behind it.

I found an ominous video from an incredibly small channel on my recommendations today. Did anyone else get this Kisaragi Effect?

by Koneka_SDLS January 21, 2022

The rust effect

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"

by torntissuebox December 19, 2019

Couple's effect

when two or people from a social group start a romantic relationship it triggers others in the group to copy .

"did you hear , Stuart and Molly are dating!"

..."wanna go out?"

hence Couple's effect

by phantom jizz January 5, 2010

The Ysabel Effect

When a cute girl that you've been dating dumps you, and your life just progressively gets worse.

"So his life has sucked since you dumped him?"

"Mhm!"

"Guess it's The Ysabel Effect."

by RavagePrince February 28, 2018

Shroud Effect

When a competitor underperforms against an ally where they would have otherwise excelled against you.

The term was coined on stream by friends close to Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek, the Twitch streamer and retired CSGO professional player.

Friend1: "She lasered me, but just stood there when you killed her."
Friend2: "That's the 'Shroud Effect'."

by NativeFromSiege February 3, 2022