the drone phenomenon

The drone phenomenon occurs when a person starts behaving according to the best interests of a religion or nationality that is different than his own, even when they're fully aware their behavior is harmful and goes against their own personal best interests or the best interests of their religion or nationality. The drone phenomenon is a form of corruption pioneered by the Anglican and Catholic Churches. It can explain erratic behavior that would've otherwise been dismissed as having a low level of intelligence. The drone phenomenon is closely related to the phenomenon of deliberate incompetence and religious and nationalist corruption.

He or she is behaving like a mindless drone that is remotely controlled by an unknown party! We're witnessing the drone phenomenon in action.

by NartDaFart May 10, 2023

The Site-12 Phenomenon

A repeated period of time where a person entering a space intended for another activity discovers true beauty in which it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness, one that is liminal in subject. Based off the Site-12 Roleplaying server which is the one server in a landscape of many that show true pioneering and perseverance. Thank You.

"You remember Site-12?" - UnitedBoiHappy049 - UranusHappy094 - The Final U Name We All Know - (The Site-12 Phenomenon)

by Uranus:) October 13, 2025

Soulz phenomenon

When a game, project, or update is repeatedly promised to release soon but constantly delayed.
Though the developers and community continue to believe with absolute faith that “it’s coming back.”

Originates from the Roblox game Soulz, which has experienced countless “soon” announcements, date pushbacks, and revival promises since 2024. Despite it all, the fans still hold on.

Symptoms:

Announcements such as: “release in ~1 month” or “this Saturday for sure 🙏”

Edits quietly changing dates: “soon” becomes “later this week”

Devs reminding everyone: “it’s not discontinued” every few months

Hopium-fueled optimism keeping the fanbase alive

Sneak peeks dropped just often enough to reignite belief

Synonyms:
Development hell, Hopium cycle, Soon Syndrome

Antonym:
Released, open beta, full release

“They said the update’s coming next week again? Nah dude, that whole project is undergoing the Soulz phenomenon."

“I’ve been waiting for this game’s return for two years... I think I’m suffering from the Soulz phenomenon.”

“Don’t worry guys, it’s not cancelled... it’s Soulzed.”

by Bluestorm171 October 30, 2025

Goyal's Phenomenon

The feeling that the trip to a destination takes longer than the trip back

"Doesn't it seem like the ride home was so much shorter than the ride to the concert?"
"Sounds like Goyal's Phenomenon."

by Official Webster November 25, 2017

bar lighting phenomenon

finding somebody hot or making out with somebody in a bar thinking they are hot and then seeing them in the light of day and realizing it was just the bar lighting

“bro look at this guy i made out with at the bar last night, he’s not as hot as i thought he was must’ve been the bar lighting phenomenon”

by mary a. cole November 3, 2023

Ryan Reynolds phenomenon

The phenomenon where straight men are attracted to Ryan Reynolds.

Guy: "I am straight but I am willing to forget that for Ryan Reynolds."
Guy 2: "Most of us are, it's called Ryan Reynolds phenomenon."

by Goose_Moose May 3, 2024

Rick Phenomenon

Obsession with a person you hardly know over looks

The Rick Phenomenon is being defined through situations like:
Shows somebody picture of yourself

Person: I love you don’t ever leave me you are so pretty

You: I hardly even know you please leave me alone

by Fluuuttershy May 29, 2024