The Knecht Effect describes the statistical certainty that, if one has many possessions, at least one will always be in a state of disrepair. In other words -- something always needs fixing. The underlying math is simple, being based on expansion of the binomial (a + b)^n, where "a" represents the probability of something being in good working order, "b" is the probability of it needing to be fixed (note that a + b = 1.0), and "n" is the number of possessions one owns.
(named after the research psychologist, William R. Knecht (pronounced like "connect"), who first noted the phenomenon)
(named after the research psychologist, William R. Knecht (pronounced like "connect"), who first noted the phenomenon)
As I got older, I became a victim of the Knecht Effect. I owned so much stuff that at least one thing was always broken, and I was spending half my life getting stuff fixed.
by Two Hep Cats April 22, 2022
Get the The Knecht Effectmug. This is when you are not looking forward to something which would ordinarily be awesome or fun, because something terrible or incredibly boring happens directly before it. For example, finals and summer break. One would ordinarily be excited about summer break, however one can't feel the excitement, because they are more stressed over having to climb the mountain (taking finals).
Summer break is right around the corner, but I'm not looking forward to it because of finals. Damn mountain effect.
by Mountain Effect April 29, 2010
Get the Mountain Effectmug. The effect where consuming a meal at Chipotle will severely delay the effects of alcohol drank afterward, until it all hits you at once.
Dude I kept taking shot after shot last night cuz I wasn't getting drunk and it hit me like a ton of bricks an hour later. I think it was the Chipotle effect after that burrito bowl.
by pizzascubbler May 17, 2016
Get the Chipotle Effectmug. To get in an unnecessary line because you think you are supposed to. Most often at the entrances to concerts or other events, when there are several lines and it is difficult to discern which one is needed.
Person: "I stood in line for tickets for an hour, only to find out that I was in the line for people that already had tickets. I had to get in the ticket line, then go to the back of the line I was just in. The lemming effect strikes again."
by xodusprime August 12, 2008
Get the lemming effectmug. The ability for a public figure who has absolutely no redeeming value nor contribution to society to spin that into an asset and able to cash in.
by An_Illiterate_Traveler July 28, 2016
Get the Kardashian Effectmug. When entering a relationship with an above average looking female, let the relationship carry on smoothly for approximately 3-6 months, then peacefully and mutually breakup up with each other. Thus making available to you the myriad of her hot friends. Hook up with them because you wheeled them during the relationship.
I've been hooking up with this fine ass broad for about four months now trying to ripple effect her friends. I think I've got about one more month to put in before I can break it off.
Hence, the ripple effect.
Hence, the ripple effect.
by Frank N, Stein April 4, 2009
Get the The Ripple Effectmug. An aussie metal band from brisbane. they are really good live. strong chords and vocals.
and NOT THE ASHTON KUTCHER MOVIE...what a crap-a-thon
and NOT THE ASHTON KUTCHER MOVIE...what a crap-a-thon
by sir alfred winggingly the 14th disiple of the dali lama October 21, 2004
Get the the butterfly effectmug.