The sudden inexplicable inability to demonstrate an action to an audience specifically summoned to view said action.
This phenomenon receives its name from the premise of a pet "talking" parrot who is suddenly silent when guests are invited to see it "talk." "I swear!," says the owner, "He says all kinds of stuff! He says 'hello', he says our names! Really! I don't know why he won't do it now...." while the guests nod and say, "Suuure, he talks. We totally believe you."
This phenomenon receives its name from the premise of a pet "talking" parrot who is suddenly silent when guests are invited to see it "talk." "I swear!," says the owner, "He says all kinds of stuff! He says 'hello', he says our names! Really! I don't know why he won't do it now...." while the guests nod and say, "Suuure, he talks. We totally believe you."
EXAMPLE:
You "Every time I try to load this page I get a weird error message. I restarted and everything. Come in here and look at this."
IT Employee: "OK, show me what it's doing."
You: Repeat action that has resulted in a error 17 times in a row. Page now loads no problem. "I swear, it was giving me an error every single time before you were standing here. Talking Parrot Phenomenon, right there."
IT Employee: Gives you skeptical eye.
You "Every time I try to load this page I get a weird error message. I restarted and everything. Come in here and look at this."
IT Employee: "OK, show me what it's doing."
You: Repeat action that has resulted in a error 17 times in a row. Page now loads no problem. "I swear, it was giving me an error every single time before you were standing here. Talking Parrot Phenomenon, right there."
IT Employee: Gives you skeptical eye.
by Death & Taxes April 10, 2013
The chihuahua phenomenon is a phrase used to refer to the notion that smaller animals (like chihuahuas) often put up fights or attitudes far larger than their bodies could reasonably justify.
by Beybladerplayer July 11, 2023
by Lumiac April 07, 2020
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 11, 2023
After seeing the overweight woman munch a foot long French baguette while over the Atlantic Ocean, the man was overcome by the Tom Segura phenomenon.
The airplane restroom was diffusely painted with jizz by those overcome by the Tom Segura Phenomenon.
The airplane restroom was diffusely painted with jizz by those overcome by the Tom Segura Phenomenon.
by Mattkaveli October 04, 2022
'Holy shit man, what the fuck have you done?'
'Com here guys, I just witnessed a Mati Phenomenon!'
*sees a really shitty rolled zoot*
'Com here guys, I just witnessed a Mati Phenomenon!'
*sees a really shitty rolled zoot*
by gunykxx May 08, 2023
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
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