Jonas’ phenomenon

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.

One can use the Jonas’ phenomenon to create an illusion of liking someone.

by konfuzius-15 September 14, 2022

The Luca Phenomenon

The Phenomenon in which a person craves validation from the opposite gender while liking the same gender.
They can be describes as Gay or Slow in some times.

Signs may show during puberty.

More common in short people

"I think my son has "The Luca Phenomenon" doctor"

by Odoeshit March 18, 2021

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

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

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

last order phenomenon

The "last order phenomenon" describes the experience of receiving your meal last when dining out with friends or an excursion group. This often occurs because your inability to gauge / guesstimate which menu item would take the least time to prepare, rather than it being a "punishment" for any wrongdoing.

I always seem to fall victim to the last order phenomenon; while everyone else digs into their meals, I'm left waiting for my dish because I underestimated the long cooking time of the menu item I've ordered!

by Emotional Cruiser September 19, 2025