phantom menace effect

When you do something a second time and like it better because it can no longer disappoint you the way it did the first time.

1."I just watched Batman V Superman again."
"How was it?"
"Not as terrible as I remember."
"I think you're under the phantom menace effect."

2. "Wow, sex is so much better the second time!"
"Phantom menace effect my friend, phantom menace effect."

by flashwildecard January 8, 2017

Steven Williams Effect

The steven williams effect is when a steven is rather really annoying or just downright irritating and keeps talking about german nationalism and never shuts up for a hard-on for otto von bismarck and people affected by the effect suffer from the following insanity,anxiety,depression,autism.

Do you ever hear about the steven williams effect and how it effects people.

by Moth Man76 December 4, 2018

phase four effect

The effect that makes women look attractive when they really aren't. Also causes lapses in judgement and a false sense of pride. Most severe cases are found in Monterey, CA

i can't believe i slept with that 400 lbs one eyed broad with the moustache... phase four effect must have struck me

by sad soldier PF00111 September 23, 2011

The Stan Lee Effect

Movie theaters have a very simple etiquette. Don't talk, silence your phone & keep it put away. Be mindful & respectful to others. At first it was harmless, people would briefly clap to a Stan Lee cameo and continue with the movie. As marvel movies got more popular so did clapping for Stan Lee cameos which went on longer than it should and this is where the Stan Lee effect began. It became obnoxiously normal for people to lose their shit when Stan Lee was on screen to where movie etiquette was completely forgotten. And now the Stan Lee effect has spread to different movies for example Shazam! After a really cool reveal one guy started clapping really loudly then the whole theater started clapping and continued to clap over a few seconds of dialogue. That's TOO MUCH CLAPPING! JUST CLAP AT THE END!

"Why the fuck is everybody clapping? I can't hear what's happening in the movie!"

"It's the Stan Lee Effect, some of these people might be genuine fans but most of these people are just clapping because someone else is, or they wanted to feel special and start a clap wave."

"This isn't even a marvel movie!"

by Laytech April 19, 2019

Dunning Kruger Effect

Just go on Reddit for a minute and you'll see it in action.

Reddit is a scientific experient created to prove the Dunning Kruger Effect

by Your father-in-law, Bob February 13, 2023

16 Ounce Effect

The effect from drinking 16oz cans of beer, then switching to "normal" 12oz cans. Which in turn brings on the effect of a 12oz can to seem even smaller than it's normal 12oz size.

Did this 12oz can get smaller?" "No, that's just the 16 ounce effect.

by knightmare_44 July 26, 2010

Jojo Siwa Effect

The effect wherein a person comes out as not-straight and receives an overly positive reaction coupled with an increase in their fanbase. Based on the events that followed Jojo Siwa's coming out in 2021.

Everyone loves Joshua Bassett now after he came out. The Jojo Siwa Effect strikes again!!

by ilovetraderjoes May 12, 2021