The Waifu Probability Potential (WPP) refers to the chances that any particular form of media (mainly visual such as anime or video games) will have someone worthy enough to be your waifu. It is especially useful when trying to describe why you like a particular show or game when you do not in fact actually like the show, but rather just the character(s) in it. At the time of this writing there is no universally accepted standard for the WPP, but the potential itself of the Waifu Probability Potential as a universal metric cannot be overlooked.
The way I find anime, is I go on 4chan or /r/anime_irl and find the sauce to any anime girl that looks like she'd make a great waifu. These girls can then be said to have a high Waifu Probability Potential. They are not yet my waifu, but based on their appearance and my tastes in 2-D women, the probability or potential is then there, thus the WPP.
"What do you mean you don't know why you like Sword Art Online? Everyone knows its a bad anime!"
"Just look at Asuna though! Her WPP is through the roof!"
"What do you mean you don't know why you like Sword Art Online? Everyone knows its a bad anime!"
"Just look at Asuna though! Her WPP is through the roof!"
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The Waifu Effect describes a phenomenon in which a fictional work or character gains popularity solely by containing what many people consider to be "waifu-material"(see "Waifu" entry for more info). The work in question often becomes famous for such, and the Waifu Effect can often (but not always) overshadow other elements, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Many shows/media intentionally exploit this phenomenon in order to market their products, which can also be used to hide negative qualities.
The Waifu effect is particularly noticeable within the fanart community, as it can shoot characters/works into the spotlight through the Waifu effect alone. In order for a work to benefit from the Waifu effect, the characters must be diverse and varied. They must have enough of a background to give artists a jumping-off point, but be open enough so that artists have enough wiggle room to insert their own creativity into it. Some big examples that exhibit the Waifu Effect phenomenon are Kantai Collection and Touhou Project.
The Waifu effect is particularly noticeable within the fanart community, as it can shoot characters/works into the spotlight through the Waifu effect alone. In order for a work to benefit from the Waifu effect, the characters must be diverse and varied. They must have enough of a background to give artists a jumping-off point, but be open enough so that artists have enough wiggle room to insert their own creativity into it. Some big examples that exhibit the Waifu Effect phenomenon are Kantai Collection and Touhou Project.
Overwatch fan: Man, have you been seeing all the amazing Overwatch fanart from Japan artists lately?
JRPG enthusiast: That's unexpected, I thought that Japan didn't really like FPS games. Why would a western FPS like Overwatch ever be popular there?
Overwatch fan: Nah, it's the Waifu Effect, I'm tellin' ya. Put enough attractive and diverse female characters into your work and artists/social media are bound to jump on that shit.
JRPG enthusiast: That's unexpected, I thought that Japan didn't really like FPS games. Why would a western FPS like Overwatch ever be popular there?
Overwatch fan: Nah, it's the Waifu Effect, I'm tellin' ya. Put enough attractive and diverse female characters into your work and artists/social media are bound to jump on that shit.
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Verb - the act of "waifing"
Adjective - A cruel insult, normally used for people smaller or less fortunate than yourself.
Adverb - "in the manor of a waif"
Verb - the act of "waifing"
Adjective - A cruel insult, normally used for people smaller or less fortunate than yourself.
Adverb - "in the manor of a waif"
Noun - Look at that stupid waif. Lets kick him and rub dirt in his waif-face.
Verb - Look man. Gimme my burlap sack back before I waif you up.
Adjective - Look at that waif person. How very waif he is.
Adverb - He walked waifly down the street.
Verb - Look man. Gimme my burlap sack back before I waif you up.
Adjective - Look at that waif person. How very waif he is.
Adverb - He walked waifly down the street.
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