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."
Guy 2: "Most of us are, it's called Ryan Reynolds phenomenon."
by Goose_Moose May 3, 2024
Get the Ryan Reynolds phenomenon mug.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
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.”
“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
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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
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
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“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
Get the bar lighting phenomenon mug.The Jonas‘ phenomenon describes a communicative device which can also be seen as a character trait. It defines a statement/testimony which is expressed in the opposite way of its original meaning, without an ironic emphasis. When looking at the intention's of its use, those are not always clear.
by konfuzius-15 September 14, 2022
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Person 1: Have you heard of the Michael Jackson phenomenon?
Person 2: Michael Jackson? You mean the guy that goes HEE HEE
everyone: HEE HEE
Person 2: Michael Jackson? You mean the guy that goes HEE HEE
everyone: HEE HEE
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Girl: “Did you hear that Alex got cheated on by your ex gf?”
Boy: “That’s just the Ball Phenomenon, what can I say?”
Boy: “That’s just the Ball Phenomenon, what can I say?”
by EverythingISayIsAlwaysTrue October 14, 2023
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