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

Alerhand Effect

n. In Mario Kart 64, when one player pulls ahead from the rest, while the remaining three, rather than catching up with the leader, end up shooting each other with shells, thereby causing the leader to extend his lead.

Oh, I slipped on that skeeted banana and now you've got mad Alerhand Effect going.

Steve just came into the game. You know he's going to get the Alerhand Effect right off the get go.

by Ollie (ISS GON RAIN) April 16, 2007

Polanco Effect

When one sibling is charming, while the other is the polar opposite usually repulsive.

The Polanco Effect is a really prominent factor in the Polanco Family, shown between Jerry and Jimmy, is very cruel.

by Butternade August 27, 2016

Shoe effect

The effect which makes a person to change his/her sleep routine for someone he/she loves

I like her, I am afraid that I might get "Shoe effect"

by monkey_donkey May 14, 2019

McGrath effect

When a woman thought to be straight rethinks the previous statement upon seeing Katie McGrath.

*sees Katie McGrath* "Oh shoot, now I'm gay."

"The McGrath effect strikes again!"

by matildaskrypta August 12, 2021

Nordegren Effect

1) when the wife of a major celebrity finds out about his sexual escapades and grabs the perfect object (usually directly related to his cause of celebrity) to beat the crap out of his vehicle and reputation (deservedly)
2) named for the nordic beauty of the same name
3) cause for a husband and father to think twice before doing something stupid
4) see "fatal attraction effect" prior to 11/26/2009

"honey, call 911.... i think the neighbor is experiencing the
Nordegren Effect in his front yard!".

by xynth3a December 02, 2009

Joeserver Effect

Similar to the observer effect in physics, the very act of one person saying they will attend an event can cause all other people who were going to attend to change their minds. Has been known to ruin entire parties.

<Dave> Man, this party is going to be awesome, are you guys coming?
<Adrian> I'll be there
<Joe> I'm coming!
<Adrian> Actually wait, I just realised I had something on
<Dave> Damn, the Joeserver effect!

by PartyJardino May 18, 2009