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Daniel Penny Effect

The phenomenon observed where bystanders will ignore, film or otherwise not get involved in an emergency or life threatening situation involving innocent people out of fear of legal prosecution or physical harm.

First referenced by news outlets in the aftermath of a woman on a NYC subway getting burned alive by an illegal migrant.
"Invoking fears of legal backlash, the Daniel Penny Effect loomed large as bystanders watched helplessly during a horrifying Brooklyn subway attack where a woman was set on fire."
by average_daffy_duck December 26, 2024
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Daniel

Daniel is a monkey who loves petrol and centrelink
Daniel is a monkey
by Danielisamonkey November 22, 2021
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christopher daniel wiseman

Noun a man who you would't want to piss off, he's strong caring and dont give a fuck what other think. Will help others before helping himself, he is very wise and smart, when a girl get him he will love her with all his heart and will protect her with all his might. A hard worker. He will want to have kids when he's ready will support his family when he get one, never cheat on his girlfriend/wife. He will put a smile on your face chear you up when needed. And has a huge cock
Her boyfriend is a christopher daniel wiseman he chear her up all the time she always smiles around him
by allamerican1996 November 1, 2013
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Danielle Lapierre

A wonderful girl with a great personality. She's amazingly pretty and super nice and extremely lovable. She's awesomely funny and smart too!
That girl is awesome she must be a Danielle Lapierre
by Jigsaw's Rack November 29, 2012
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Danielle collier

A ginger white bird from the pungle who claims she has an eating disorder but is roughly the size of a barge
I like to pretend I have a serious disorder for attention coz my names danielle collier
by Iamtherealone February 17, 2020
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Daniel

You know that nigga Daniel”
“Yeah that nigga gets no bitches
by H8nwords June 28, 2022
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daniel crockett

by Kingdc39 November 19, 2013
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