Butterfart effect

The butterfart effect is the idea that small things can have non-linear impacts on a complex system. One person farting can trigger another to do so as well. The concept is imagined with an individual farting in public and the unexpected socio-psychological consequences. Of course, a single act like the individual flapping its buttocks cannot cause a shitstorm.

Little did Phil know that his loud breaking of wind in the elevator had a butterfart effect on the whole office block. The place reeked for hours.

by Janis Selis September 20, 2020

The Lawnmower Effect

When you use your lawnmower and everyone else starts mowing their lawn too. Applies for most equipment such as hedge trimmers and weed whackers.

There he goes again, Steve starting up the lawnmower effect.

by a_fucking_sloth_lizard September 4, 2017

Jack-effect

the jack effect is when a man cheats or does anything terrible in a relationship. the jack effect is the epitome of all problems in the world. shoutout to the jacks

omg i just failed my chem test! it must be the jack-effect >:(
my boyfriend cheated on me!! fuck the jack-effect!!

by Poopypants555 May 13, 2022

The Durran Effect

the less time you spend with someone you don't like, the more you grow to like them.

"I don't mind him, he's a good bloke now"
"Nah it's just the Durran effect"

by RickySlater56 November 27, 2019

karen effect

The aftermath of dealing with a karen:resulting in emotional and physical exhaustion of other normal people

karen effect:i'd like to speak with the manager and the police. i need to speak to the police manager now!

by anonymous November 15, 2020

Talia Effect

Similar to the Elyse Effect leaves the victim confused/frustrated causing them a loss of sleep. The 'Talia Effect' will change your average seven to eight hours of sleep to more like 3 hours. This effect occurs when girls under the name Talia leave you confused, frustrated, or angry. The effect can last two to three weeks.

Haywood: Hey bro, you ok? You seem pretty tired.

You: Yeah, I'm good. Just the Talia Effect that kept me up. It's falawful. I haven't slept in days.

Haywood: I know what you mean. Same thing happened to me but it was the Elyse Effect

by Anonymous Turtle March 2, 2015

The Poutine Effect

when an event, invention, place, or person exists in reality that is so excessively stereotypically ‘Murican, but it did not originate in the United States of America. The surprised feeling you experience is The Poutine Effect.

Dave: I cannot believe that fried potatoes, covered in cheese curds and gravy DIDN’T originate in America! I’m actually a little upset!

Tim: Yeah, that’s The Poutine Effect.

by Jonas Saxon Brown May 30, 2019