Rikidozan Effect

A theoretical phenomenon that occurs when a puroresu (Japanese pro wrestling) audience is so happy to see a native wrestler win over a gaijin, or foreigner, out of pure nationalistic pride, that said gaijin's gimmick is ignored, regardless of whether they "get it" or not.

"Well, Big Bossman's original "prison warden/security guard" gimmick may have been "lost" on the Japanese fans, but, then again, they may have succumbed to the "Rikidozan Effect" and been rendered indifferent to it."

by TBJApan October 29, 2011

The Carter Effect

When u can fuck someone's personality.

Damn she got the Carter effect going for her but her ass flat.

by Denseenigma December 23, 2018

The Cicierega Effect

The Cicierega Effect (named for Neil Cicierega) is when *literally nobody can spell your name without having to google it*. Whoever decided what your last name is was an absolute dick.

The namesake itself is only a mild example. A famous mega-example is Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegel­steinhausen­bergerdorff­welche­vor­altern­waren­gewissenhaft­schafers­wessen­schafe­waren­wohl­gepflege­und­sorgfaltigkeit­beschutzen­vor­angreifen­durch­ihr­raubgierig­feinde­welche­vor­altern­zwolfhundert­tausend­jahres­voran­die­erscheinen­von­der­erste­erdemensch­der­raumschiff­genacht­mit­tungstein­und­sieben­iridium­elektrisch­motors­gebrauch­licht­als­sein­ursprung­von­kraft­gestart­sein­lange­fahrt­hinzwischen­sternartig­raum­auf­der­suchen­nachbarschaft­der­stern­welche­gehabt­bewohnbar­planeten­kreise­drehen­sich­und­wohin­der­neue­rasse­von­verstandig­menschlichkeit­konnte­fortpflanzen­und­sich­erfreuen­an­lebenslanglich­freude­und­ruhe­mit­nicht­ein­furcht­vor­angreifen­vor­anderer­intelligent­geschopfs­von­hinzwischen­sternartig­raum Sr. (And yes, he gave his name on to his son.)

Cases of it can be found in names of other things, for example places (Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaunga­horonukupokaiwhen­uakitanatahu, Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein), or departments of governments (Mannanafnanefnd), but it's mostly in human names, perhaps because names of other things have a tendency to be memorized by nerds.

person one: how tf do you spell your last name
person two: orfenblinklenienerweiner
person one: how tf am I supposed to remember that, this is a solid the cicierega effect moment

by alexdapineapple February 9, 2021

Trials Effect

The unexplainable phenomenon of getting worse at something the more times you attempt it.

Origin: Originates from the popular Trials series.

Guy 1: I don't know how, but I got a worse score on my exam retake than I got on the original exam.
Guy 2: That's the Trials Effect for you.

by datmanydocris April 6, 2015

LTB Effect

The tendency for all female assistants to be Long, Tall and Blonde.

For Examples see: All Mel Brooks Movies.
Or see: Any Magic show across the world.

"The use of the LTB Effect in that performance was stunning, that assistant was Long, Tall AND Blonde."

by SamBam Farmhand September 25, 2008

The Westbrook Effect

The Westbrook Effect is an event where a single player makes his teammates worse. Can also be used in life situations where a person negatively affects the the performance of a friend or colleague.

I’m playing horrible today. It must be because I’m playing with Russell. It’s the Westbrook Effect!

by Shaq Diesel47 May 22, 2018

The Nick Effect

The phenomenon that occurs when Nick or a Nick joins your server or squad and causes performances issues on your PC or console.

Nathan: "Yo man, I'm getting 30 fps less than usual!
Phil: " Must be The Nick Effect."
Nick: "Yo."

by TheElMexican May 4, 2020