Joseph Effect - a phenomenon that makes us question even the skill of ourselves. In February 2022, the famed New York Times crossword puzzle made it the theme, and defined it as, "a hex that enables terrible teammates of Joseph's recyclable plastic elo, to que up in your match, while allowing enemies of your higher silver-gold elo to connect as well, creating an unbalanced game that makes you question your capabilities as a player"
Man, we got shit on this game, I think I might be getting worse...
Nah bro it's just the Joseph Effect.
Nah bro it's just the Joseph Effect.
by Lingulini February 14, 2022
Get the The Joseph Effectmug. Subconsciously drinking water at a restaurant while the waiter refills the glass, resulting in a continuous need to use the bathroom throughout the meal.
This is most often seen in nervous people on first dates
This is most often seen in nervous people on first dates
Joe: I drank so much water before she arrived! And when she did, I had to leave to go to the bathroom four times during dinner! She probably thinks I'm so weird...
Steve: don't worry man, you were just suffering from the restaurant effect. It could have happened to anyone!
Steve: don't worry man, you were just suffering from the restaurant effect. It could have happened to anyone!
by Flying starfruit July 30, 2016
Get the The Restaurant Effectmug. When a person's friends or acquaintances agree to uphold untrue stories about the friend for the sake of helping that friend impress others, especially a romantic interest.
"Rick told me that Marty graduated from Yale and used to work for Disney!"
"Aw, Marty hasn't done any of that. That's just Ricky using the Gatsby Effect to help him date you."
"Aw, Marty hasn't done any of that. That's just Ricky using the Gatsby Effect to help him date you."
by Fits Gerald June 15, 2013
Get the Gatsby Effectmug. when a mid mf goes to Luxembourg and turns into a rizzlord and precedes to get action and many women. when that mf goes back to where he came from he suddenly loses all is rizz.
"Martin went to Luxembourg and experienced The Luxembourg Effect where he suddenly pulled b*tches, he came back home and went back to mid."
by bulka May 17, 2023
Get the The Luxembourg Effectmug. The Kuring Effect is a phenomenon that refers to the practice of reducing energy consumption by lowering the brightness of electronic displays, such as computer monitors, smartphones, and televisions. This method has become increasingly popular in recent years as people become more conscious of their environmental impact and energy usage.
While the Kuring Effect has proven to be an effective way to save energy and reduce electricity bills, it does come with a downside. People who try to view the display while the brightness is lowered may find it too dark to see anything. This can cause frustration and annoyance, leading some individuals to become angry or upset.
Despite its limitations, the Kuring Effect remains a valuable tool for individuals and organizations seeking to reduce their energy consumption and promote sustainability. As technology continues to advance and new ways of conserving energy are developed, it is likely that the Kuring Effect will play an increasingly important role in helping to create a more sustainable future.
While the Kuring Effect has proven to be an effective way to save energy and reduce electricity bills, it does come with a downside. People who try to view the display while the brightness is lowered may find it too dark to see anything. This can cause frustration and annoyance, leading some individuals to become angry or upset.
Despite its limitations, the Kuring Effect remains a valuable tool for individuals and organizations seeking to reduce their energy consumption and promote sustainability. As technology continues to advance and new ways of conserving energy are developed, it is likely that the Kuring Effect will play an increasingly important role in helping to create a more sustainable future.
"Using the Kuring Effect has helped me reduce my energy bills and feel better about my environmental impact, but it can be frustrating when other people can't see what's on my screen."
"I appreciate the Kuring Effect as a way to save energy, but I wish there was a way to quickly adjust the brightness when someone else needs to use my device."
"The Kuring Effect has been a game-changer for me in terms of reducing eye strain and saving battery life on my phone, although I have had some issues with it being too dim in certain lighting conditions."
"Oh, fantastic, yet another person using the Kuring Effect to save the planet while simultaneously blinding everyone in the room. Thanks for that, really appreciate it. I mean, who needs to see what's on their screen anyway, right? Let's just all squint and strain our eyes while we try to make out what's going on. Brilliant."
"I appreciate the Kuring Effect as a way to save energy, but I wish there was a way to quickly adjust the brightness when someone else needs to use my device."
"The Kuring Effect has been a game-changer for me in terms of reducing eye strain and saving battery life on my phone, although I have had some issues with it being too dim in certain lighting conditions."
"Oh, fantastic, yet another person using the Kuring Effect to save the planet while simultaneously blinding everyone in the room. Thanks for that, really appreciate it. I mean, who needs to see what's on their screen anyway, right? Let's just all squint and strain our eyes while we try to make out what's going on. Brilliant."
by bosscockuser69 May 4, 2023
Get the kuring effectmug. For when someone you know claims to be leaving something, ie a party, or somewhere but you know right from the getgo they won't go through with it due to changing minds, general delusion or it never being intended to be happening from the beginning
Yeah man Joe said he's going to leave the party but I'm getting serious SiIvaGunner Effect vibes from him.
by bigminiman12 April 16, 2017
Get the SiIvaGunner Effectmug. the state where you are so mesmerized by Wang Yibo’s beauty and hotness that you run out of words, you go speechless, you go feral
by xiyiboan October 9, 2021
Get the Yibo Effectmug.