When followers of a particular belief or idea split off into a fringe group that creates a spin-off idea of the original idea. Over time, the followers of the fringe group convince themselves that the original idea was never real or had never existed. Many conspiracy theories that began on 4chan as memes, spiraled into these fallacies
The Flat Earth movement picked up steam after many users of meme discussion board experienced the Fight Club Effect and lost their sense of reality within the joke
by Ded Sexi December 23, 2019

by roseycheeks8888888 May 21, 2012

The overwhelming sensation to consume bacon when the body witnesses something so utterly bland, tasteless, or otherwise unappealing.
I was walking past a vegan restaurant one day when I was suddenly overcome by the Absentia Lardum Effect. I immediately proceeded to the nearest fast food chain for a double bacon cheeseburger.
by Verosumatic October 5, 2016

The Keith (Lee) Effect is the sudden financial improvement of small food chains. This effect has been named after a Tik-Tok legend named Keith Lee, who has taken over 2022 and 2023 and helps/promotes small businesses by rating their food on his page.
by ScientistFromFinland March 11, 2023

When you and someone else like the same girl and he does anything he can to get noticed, even if it means bashing a friend.
by Edna420baby October 3, 2018

The effect that the Spirit Storm discord server has by magically influencing most members to be either gay or trans. this effect also appears in other servers.
I invited my friend to the the server 2 months ago, and he came out as gay after the Spirit Storm effect washed over him.
by poyo_dEfault April 13, 2021

When the passion of one person or a small group of people creates a better result than the perceived expertise of a larger team with more resources.
John's donuts are WAY better than any I've ever bought from a shop.
Its because he actually loves making them. Sonic mania effect at work.
Its because he actually loves making them. Sonic mania effect at work.
by dammitben February 12, 2022
