duckling effect

What happens when one person from a group does something and the rest of the group instantly follows

"Chick gets up and leaves"
"Everyone else follows her without asking anything"
"Yet another example of the duckling effect"

by fry'chickenisha May 24, 2012

The Cobra Effect

The term Cobra Effect originated in an anecdote set at the time of British rule of colonial India. The British government was concerned about the number of venomous cobra snakes in Delhi. The government therefore offered bounty for every dead cobra. Initially this was a successful strategy as large numbers of snakes were killed for the reward. Eventually, however, enterprising people began to breed cobras for theincome. When the government became aware of this, the reward program was scrapped, causing the cobra breeders to set the now-worthless snakes free. As a result, the wild cobra population further increased. - The apparent solution for the problem made the situation even worse - .

The Cobra Effect describes the law of unintended consequences. Although it sounds like it should be the name for an AMAZING movie starring Vin Diesel.

by Outis McGuffin June 7, 2018

the maaman effect

1. the effect a stupid person's acts have on people around him
2. the lack of common sense that cracks up people

guy1: i can't find my phone!
guy2: here take my phone and call yours
guy1: tried that already didn't work
guy2: is it on silent?
guy1:.....
guy2: now that's the maaman effect!

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guy1: dude i fell on my face!
guy2: now that's the real maaman!

by Freeek August 9, 2012

barnum effect

The tendency to accept certain vague or worthless information as true, such as character assessments, horoscopes, psychic predictions and/or exaggerated claims.

Your horoscope: You have encoutered numerous challenges the last week as well as minor financial difficulties recently. If you take your time on your next major task, you shall be recognized for your hard work and motivation and a promotion may be in the midst. Example of Barnum Effect.

by D Spurgeon September 24, 2005

Tuxedo effect

When people (usually boys) suddenly become much more attractive when they are wearing a tuxedo

The tuxedo effect is making Bob look really hot today.

by spacepam March 28, 2015

simple but effective

A term used by Harry styles when Louis Tomlinson answered the question how would you ask a girl to marry you? with will you marry me

Int- how would you ask a girl to marry you?

Louis- Will you marry me?

Harry- simple but effective

by Larry28_Stylinson April 9, 2021

Cordell Effect

When a really smart student tutors a portion of the class and raises the exam average such that the mean grade shifts, making it more difficult for the rest of the class to get ahead of the curve.

Cordell helped eight of his friends understand difficult concepts and get high grades on exams, making the test average significantly higher than the previous year, resulting in the Cordell Effect.

by Not Mr Cool Guy November 13, 2018