Fellows Effect

When a person's ego and general refusal to follow recommendations makes them late for an important event.

They were plagued by a case of the Fellows effect. Needless to say they were late for everything.

by Thanxalotl September 16, 2015

Sinclair effect

The cause given to an unfortunate sailing incident that occurred for no apparent reason.

It was the Sinclair effect that stranded the boat onto the lee shore; the boat was Sinclaired, hitting the bank and damaging the hull.

by Bootlegger Paul December 9, 2008

Rypl Effect

someone who is not invited or even wanted at an event making a big show of not coming, actually increasing the turnout of other people once they find out the persona non grata will not be there

Lukas didn't get an invite to the party and thought by making a big stink about not wanting to come other people wouldn't come either, but he just set off a Rypl Effect: as soon as everyone heard he wasn't showing up, they came out in droves

by Ananas22 June 24, 2012

the Charles effect

An effect named after a Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc. Charles wearing a bandana convinced other drivers to also wear it, so they look cool.

Look at Lando. He copied Charles and now wears a bandana. He used the Charles effect.

by Fifa089 January 6, 2022

Balls Effect

The feeling a male gets after he is hit in the balls, feels like they went into ones stomach.

Dude, i got the balls effect after being punched in the nuts by that hooker.

by elpablo123 April 19, 2009

Ezra effect

It is a virus that make people horny

Shit, I just got Ezra effect, I can't stop fapping

by joker_9010 May 4, 2021

Dreadlock Effect

The theory that the growth of dreadlocks results in instant athletic prowess, most notably in the game of football.

Tyler: "How is Trent Richardson so jacked?"
Greg: "Dude, its a case of the Dreadlock Effect."

Jerry: "Did you see that guy return that kick 100 yards for a TD?"
Justin: "Yeah he had dreads right?"
Jerry: "Whats that matter?"
Justin: "He displays a case of the Dreadlock Effect."

by VincentP October 4, 2013