The Bundy effect is a psychological and social phenomenon in which an individual’s physical attractiveness, charm, or charisma distracts others from recognizing or acknowledging their dangerous, manipulative, or criminal behavior. Named after serial killer Ted Bundy, who notoriously used his good looks and persuasive demeanor to gain the trust of his victims and manipulate public perception, the Bundy effect highlights how people may underestimate or excuse harmful actions due to superficial traits.
“Despite multiple red flags in his behavior, the Bundy Effect was in full force—everyone was too charmed by his confidence and smile to see the manipulation underneath.”
by the random. May 11, 2025
Get the Bundy Effectmug. by anonymous June 5, 2023
Get the Bundismug. by VysVyx December 25, 2023
Get the Hundy-Bundymug. by Archangel Michael March 11, 2015
Get the shell bundymug. Ted Bundy was an American serial killer who murdered at least 30 young women during the 1970s. He was known for his charming personality, good looks, and intelligence, which helped him gain the trust of his victims. Bundy would typically approach women in public places, sometimes feigning an injury or disability, before overpowering and assaulting them. He often revisited the bodies of his victims and committed acts of necrophilia.
Bundy was eventually caught and put on trial, during which he attempted to defend himself and even proposed marriage to one of the witnesses. He was found guilty and sentenced to death, but managed to escape from prison twice before eventually being executed in 1989. His crimes and notoriety have made him one of the most infamous serial killers in American history.
Bundy was eventually caught and put on trial, during which he attempted to defend himself and even proposed marriage to one of the witnesses. He was found guilty and sentenced to death, but managed to escape from prison twice before eventually being executed in 1989. His crimes and notoriety have made him one of the most infamous serial killers in American history.
by DefinitionsGore May 8, 2023
Get the Ted Bundymug. by EightBitHustler April 26, 2016
Get the bundy militiamug. In PC games, the bundy is the person on the other team who is clearly much worse than the rest of the team and will be an easy focus target every time. Once you you discover the bundy, you let your team know that they can gank them with ease.
Dude #1: Their Sergeant Hammer literally won't leave siege mode even when she's at 5% hp..
Dude #2: Yeah he's definitely the bundy, i'm going to just keep ganking him.
Example 2 -
Dude #1: This Malzahar just keeps pushing and clearing the wave even though you've already ganked him twice.. I think we got ourselves a bundy.
Dude #2: For sure, he's not warding and can't land skill shots for shit either. Definitely a bundy.
Dude #2: Yeah he's definitely the bundy, i'm going to just keep ganking him.
Example 2 -
Dude #1: This Malzahar just keeps pushing and clearing the wave even though you've already ganked him twice.. I think we got ourselves a bundy.
Dude #2: For sure, he's not warding and can't land skill shots for shit either. Definitely a bundy.
by Phanick January 31, 2016
Get the bundymug.