Tarja Effect

Phrase to describe what happens when an individual is given something of value (ex. fame, money, authority) from a certain entity, but then feels, because of this gain in value, that they are better than this entity, even though without the entity they wouldn't have that value.

Tarja Turunen of Nightwish fell victim to the Tarja Effect when she decided to leave the band that made her famous because she felt too famous for it.

by ihatefeggings May 16, 2019

The Pussy Effect

When one watches a scary movie with friends who are easily scared by said movies ,"Pussies", resulting in a more frightening movie experience.

I'm not sure that the movie was that scary, or if it was just the pussy effect.

by John Patrick Stanley March 27, 2009

Iceberg Effect

Dating profile pics only from the neck up, carefully cropped and angled to hide someone's true size.

"Be careful. Those pics look great, but it could be the iceberg effect"

by Hotbox February 10, 2017

The Woodley Effect

The process of watching a movie or TV show for the sole purpose of seeing a hot actor or actress. The term is believed to have originally referred to Shailene Woodley.

Alex: We're watching Transformers tonight.

Erik: Dude why the hell would we watch that?

Alex: Because Megan Foxx is bangin!

Everyone else: The Woodley Effect...

by My Peyton Manthing October 1, 2014

The Mel Effect

The act of not paricipating in group discussion with the promise of a new topic in the next discussion.

Group: So what are your thoughts?
Mel: Pass
Group: Ahh the Mel effect

by gazza_mic February 2, 2021

Menel's Effect

Shitting yourself.

-Hey man, I've just shat myself!
-Damn, Menel's effect got ya.

by Stoner4000 February 19, 2020

Medellin Effect

The Medellin Effect is when producers/directors cut an incredible trailer to mask a terrible movie. The excitement generated by the excellent trailer is directly correlated with how shitty the movie will eventually be. Originally made famous from the HBO show "Entourage."

I'll admit that footage does look good. That being said, this might be another prime example of the Medellin effect.

by ISolveProblems1985 July 23, 2016