jungkook effect

The Jungkook Effect describes what usually happens after Jeon Jungkook of BTS mentions certain products or objects he uses which leads to them being sold out or generally to an increase of their consumption/popularity

Jungkook posted a picture of milk with a quote from their single Dynamite which increased the milk consumption in the US by 1.62% - the Jungkook Effect is real!

by cupofmilk September 6, 2020

wonyoung effect

The Jang Wonyoung effect, more commonly known as the Wonyoung effect, will make you want to rethink your entire unproductive life. Side effects include; glowing skin, healthy body, self confidence, and of course productivity.

“Why are you your highest self?”

“I went to the doctors and they said I’m undergoing the Wonyoung effect.”

by FingRockwell March 12, 2023

deus ex effect

A psychological effect, induced by name dropping certain video games, that causes anyone who played that game to have a sudden urge to play it.

Named after the 2000 PC game Deus Ex, which famously will cause at least one person in the conversation to reinstall the game whenever mentioned, especially online.

Fred: Hey man, did you ever play that Deus Ex game? It was totally awesome.
Bill: Oh yeah, I loved that game! I should install it on my new PC.
Fred: Aw man, now I wanna play it!
Bill: That's the Deus Ex effect for you, buddy.

by JD Tenton November 10, 2011

the History Channel effect

Dumbing down a prestigious and serious scientific publication, website, or channel in order to appeal to the uneducated masses, cut the budget, and get higher ratings.

Have you seen the new National Geographic about ghosts? It got the History Channel effect, man.

by SiriusWW February 28, 2016

The Kyungsoo Effect

The effect that occur when kpop group EXO member Do Kyungsoo inhale oxygen and brings all fanboys and fangirls to the yard. His overloaded cuteness and orgasmic voice cause many fangirls' vagina weep and cause occasional boners to fanboys. Kyungsoo has the largest number fanboys out of the whole of EXO due to his alluring cuteness that makes you want to shove him in a van and kidnap him. Kyungsoo has the ability to turn straight males to look at cocks in a different light.

"Why are all those guys covering their crotches?"
"Don't worry, it's only The Kyungsoo effect. Happens all the time"

by GET IN THE VAN June 18, 2013

Coppler Effect

Wave phenomenon of traffic compression and decompression, the degree of which varies in relation to the proximilty of a traffic cop, caused by motorists uniformly slowing upon approaching the police and gradually speeding up the further they go after passing.

Joe knew that even though cars were crawling along right at the speed limit, it wasn't just traffic. A few quick glances confirmed it was merely coppler effect, as the radar gun was clearly visible protruding from the patrol car. It was only a matter of minutes before everyone would again be cruising at 75 mph.

by rossirossi September 18, 2011

domenech effect

The situation where a group or organisation succeeds despite, rather than because of management. A group of experienced and motivated employees overcome the handicap of having an incompetent boob running the show. The employees get together and work out how to sort shit out without, or sometimes against, directions from said incompetent management. Named after the hapless manager of the French national team at the world cup in 2006.

Daragh: Who's running the department now?
Stevie: Your not going to believe it, it's Pat!
Daragh: Jesus wept! The place must be like the bar scene from "Gremlins"

Stevie: Nah, we have a full domenech effect running, the boss just sits in his office playing with his executive toys!

by VegasMalone May 30, 2020