I hope we don't get the Spiderman 3 Effect with The Dark Knight or I will be incredibly disappointed.
by Zachary Mitchell July 29, 2008
it is only the broken clock effect keeping him out of the unemployment line.
by andy pucko October 02, 2003
The principal that expertise on a certain subject can be gained through geographical proximity to it
Gov. of Alaska, Sarah Palin, is a proclaimed expert on foreign affairs with Russia due to Alaska`s proximity to Russia and can thus be called the "Sarah Palin Effect"
by Thejuicer September 06, 2008
Something that occurs and is later ignored and/or later negated by the general population and is considered to "never have happened." This is usually in reference to a specific movie or game within a franchise, but can sometimes refer to an event or relationship.
refusal, denial
refusal, denial
Example 1
Tom: Have you seen the new Terminator series?
Bill: Yeah, it totally negates the third movie, giving it the Highlander 2 Effect. But I can live with that.
Tom: They made a third movie?
Example 2
John: You and Karen were pretty drunk last night. I knew you were friends, but I wasn't expecting the two of you to go home together.
Brad: I already called and talked to her. We agreed that last night is coming under the Highlander 2 Effect, so we can stay friends without all the weirdness.
John: It's cool. Then as far as I'm concerned, you just crashed on the couch.
Tom: Have you seen the new Terminator series?
Bill: Yeah, it totally negates the third movie, giving it the Highlander 2 Effect. But I can live with that.
Tom: They made a third movie?
Example 2
John: You and Karen were pretty drunk last night. I knew you were friends, but I wasn't expecting the two of you to go home together.
Brad: I already called and talked to her. We agreed that last night is coming under the Highlander 2 Effect, so we can stay friends without all the weirdness.
John: It's cool. Then as far as I'm concerned, you just crashed on the couch.
by HMetal January 31, 2008
"Poor guy, he was in the middle of a killer joke when Leslie walked in and the Pretty Girl Effect took over. What a shame..."
"Total Pretty Girl Effect! It was like I couldn't even breathe..."
"Total Pretty Girl Effect! It was like I couldn't even breathe..."
by thelavena May 24, 2010
When a random famous person takes a liking to an ordinary person
Jim Hutton was an ordinary guy who the incredibly famous Freddie Mercury took a liking to in the 80s.
Jim Hutton was an ordinary guy who the incredibly famous Freddie Mercury took a liking to in the 80s.
by jimhuttonismyidol December 09, 2019
When you like something a whole lot that no one else likes or knows about, and that is a large part of its appeal.
Soon, however it takes off and everyone starts jumping on board. You're really pissed and automatically start hating it when it is referenced on TV or in movies and you see t-shirts with the logo on it in the HotTopic store window.
It is now hated by you and basically sucks and you wouldn't be seen dead listening/watching or basically enjoying it in any way.
Soon, however it takes off and everyone starts jumping on board. You're really pissed and automatically start hating it when it is referenced on TV or in movies and you see t-shirts with the logo on it in the HotTopic store window.
It is now hated by you and basically sucks and you wouldn't be seen dead listening/watching or basically enjoying it in any way.
Man, leopard print was really cool until it got hit by the 3OH!3 effect hit it. Now it's pretty lame.
by pntrlfk April 26, 2011