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The Reid Effect

"The Reid Effect" (n.): A phenomenon observed in storytelling where a character, despite facing challenges and often deliberate mistreatment by writers or other characters, garners a devoted and enthusiastic fan following. Named after the character Dr. Spencer Reid from the television series "Criminal Minds," who consistently faced hardships and adversity yet remained beloved by viewers.
1. "The Reid Effect" describes that awesome moment in a TV show or book when a character who's been through the wringer gets so much love from fans. Think of the genius Dr. Spencer Reid from "Criminal Minds"—no matter what the writers threw at him, fans couldn't get enough!

2. "The Reid Effect" is like when a character becomes an instant hit with fans, even if the writers didn't plan it. It's that cool factor that makes you root for them, despite all the drama they go through in the story.

3. Ever notice how some characters just steal the show, even if they're not the main focus? That's "The Reid Effect" in action—a character that starts as a sidekick but ends up being everyone's favorite.

4. When a TV show or movie drops a big twist and suddenly everyone's obsessed with a character, that's "The Reid Effect" kicking in. Fans just can't get enough of them, and they become the talk of the town.

5. You know you've experienced "The Reid Effect" when you find yourself cheering for a character who's been put through the ringer by the writers. It's that undeniable charm that makes you want to see more of them on screen.
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Toby Reid

toby won’t see this because toby can’t reid
What is toby reid doing right now with that book, I don’t know toby can’t read
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mary reid

mary reid is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. she loves mountains and everything to do with the outdoors. she loves animals and reading and has a passion for the history of the world. she is beautiful and will always do what's necessary to help a friend.
"Mary Reid is literally the best, I don't know how I survived without her for so long!"
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William Reid

All William Reids are simps and super violent and uses lies to gets friends.
William Reids is a lying simp
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Reid sands

Whilst having sex, insert an instrument into your partners vagina and have her play “Twinlkle Twinkle” while cuming
Yo i fucked a guy last night and managed to do a Reid Sands
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Connor Reid Allen

The Most Epic, Craziest And Creative Person You Will Ever Meet. ^_^ He Must Also Love Lights Poxleitner And Drop Dead.
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Reid

Reid.
Someone: Hey, is that reid?
Reid: Reid
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