Coined from the numerous failed TBS (This Badge Sucks) WR (World Record) runs in the game "Pressure". This phenomenon happens when 1 person out of 50 people will disconnect at random. It doesn't matter who it is or how good everything is working out, there will always be 1 person of 50 who will disconnect.
by LePost James January 04, 2025
by Lumiac April 07, 2020
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
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 Jacob's Phenomenon describes the tendency to perform worse on a second attempt at a task, despite expectations of improvement. This effect can be attributed to overthinking, reduced adrenaline and focus, or pressure to replicate initial success. Neurological fatigue and natural variability in performance also play a role. For instance, a basketball player may sink a perfect shot on their first try but miss the next due to overanalyzing their form. While the phenomenon can be discouraging, it is typically short-lived, and consistent practice helps individuals overcome the dip and achieve steady improvement.
by Lubis Perrier November 24, 2024
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 04, 2023
"Doesn't it seem like the ride home was so much shorter than the ride to the concert?"
"Sounds like Goyal's Phenomenon."
"Sounds like Goyal's Phenomenon."
by Official Webster November 26, 2017