When the writer, songwriter, or prevalent actor inserts the self into a work they are not cut out for, talent-wise.
Named after English actor and talk show host James Corden because of the popular belief that he does not possess the ability to be in all the movie musicals that he, inevitably, stars in.
Named after English actor and talk show host James Corden because of the popular belief that he does not possess the ability to be in all the movie musicals that he, inevitably, stars in.
Lin Manuel Miranda is the embodiment of The James Corden effect, no one wants him there but he’s there because he created it.
by Special Unicow November 05, 2021
When people want to be friends with you (or date you) more, because you're a loner/rebel/mysterious personality type. Almost all are attractive, yet rough around the edges & many times emotionally unavailable.
(Edward from Twilight shouldn't count -he sparkles in the sunlight.)
(Edward from Twilight shouldn't count -he sparkles in the sunlight.)
James Dean Effect :
Stupid person: "Wow, he/she is so mysterious & misunderstood. I want him/her to love/like me. I'm sure I can change them, maybe if I change myself they'll like me."
Logical person in response to emotional persons statement : "It's just the James Dean Effect, you want them more because you probably can't have them in your life. Ever."
Stupid person: "Wow, he/she is so mysterious & misunderstood. I want him/her to love/like me. I'm sure I can change them, maybe if I change myself they'll like me."
Logical person in response to emotional persons statement : "It's just the James Dean Effect, you want them more because you probably can't have them in your life. Ever."
by ShoveOff December 14, 2010
'Noun': A strange ability to make almost everyone that you meet instantly like you as a result of you being a very, very nice man.
"Damn I like you, you have the James Brittain effect"
OR
"I want to rip your clothes off, must be that James Brittain effect"
OR
"I want to rip your clothes off, must be that James Brittain effect"
by jamesisaniceniceman August 20, 2011
james charles effect is when you get into a lot of drama and suddently, you lose all of your friends
-I heard Jenna got into some beef last week, so now she's walking around school alone.
-Totally a james charles effect.
-Totally a james charles effect.
by stweirdo May 13, 2019
by Levincent February 03, 2025