The leader effect 

A political and psychological phenomenon where people hate a leader, vote or fight to remove them, then later start wishing they were back in charge — usually after experiencing disappointment with their replacement.

The cycle goes like this:

1. “This leader is awful!”

2. “Let’s get someone better.”

3. “Wait, this is worse.”

4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”

5. “We need him back!”

This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.

"Some Iraqis missing Saddam is a clear case of The Leader Effect."

"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."

"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."

The leader effect by Minusone July 19, 2025

Kill The Leader 

The act of tearing off the first sheet(s) of toilet paper from the roll (especially in public toilets) to prevent the spread of disease or non-hygienic remnants left over from the last user.

To tear off the leader of toilet paper from the roll in order to prevent disease transmission to the new user's anus and/or genitals.

"Hey Frank, make sure you kill the leader before you wipe. This bathroom's kind of scuzzy, if you know what I mean."

Kill The Leader by Harry Stotle September 22, 2011

ghoul squadron leader

The person within a certain friend group who is such a level of Ghoul, that were there to be compiled an army of such cretins, said person would be awarded the position of Squadron Leader.

"Man, did you hear about James last night - he tried to jump off his roof into the pool, and ended up breaking his leg"

"God, that kid always was such a Ghoul Squadron Leader"

"I know, king of the Ghouls"

ghoul squadron leader by OhLookItsThatGuyWesty November 2, 2014

salty squad "leader" 

Salty Squad "Leader" : Adjective: the leader of a squad, who refuses to recognize how important each member is. Typically believes that his actions alone can guarantee a vicotry or win in the underlying event. Will give props to another member of the squad when they do well, however, he believes it was a direct result of him being there.

Hand tat Matt is such a salty squad "Leader".

salty squad "leader" by Droppingtruth26 June 30, 2016

twice's leader 

a leader that is very thicc

s.coups is twice's leader

shownu is level twice's leader

twice's leader by Lubear123 August 26, 2018

Rogue platoon leader 

Doesnt listen for sh*t!

Rogue platoon leader doesnt listen Everyday in Bco

Rogue platoon leader by Blue 4 October 31, 2019

Madz Da Leader 

A girl who has the intellect of a steamed vegetable. She usually has some hot friends, but not always. She probably dated a pilot at one time who had a small dick.

You: Hey did you talk to that girl yet?

Me: Yeah shes quite the Madz Da Leader

Madz Da Leader by matthewo9340 June 9, 2020