Placebo effect of I.T.

When a computer fault that has been plaguing a user suddenly disappears at the mere presence of someon who works in I.T.

The "system fault" was resolved using the placebo effect of I.T.

by fluffygreenbootlaces June 30, 2021

the chilly willy effect

The mind's inability to accept the impossible in fiction.

"There's NO WAY that LITTLE PENGUIN can stomp that HUGE DOG into that TINY CAN! NO WAY!!!" exclaimed Connor (patient zero of the Chilly Willy Effect)

by Organboy November 4, 2013

The Randy Quaid Effect

When an actor becomes delusional after becoming slightly well known, and begins posting incoherent, babbling, drug fueled rhetoric about conspiracy theories on social media

"I used to always love watching Charlie Sheen on t.v. until he slowly started suffering from the Randy Quaid Effect"

by TRMmafia June 21, 2021

dying star effect

When someone near you farted a long time ago (several minutes) but its effects can still be detected for eons.

Me: Did you fart?
BF: A long time ago
Me: What did you eat?! Dying star effect is strong! Please fluff the blanket!
BF: =|

by Mjay408 June 17, 2016

Bass Boobie Effect

When the bass of a song is so loud it jiggles a girls boobs

I was listening to some Weezy when this girl with big tits suffered from the bass Boobie effect

by La Jor-Dan November 6, 2012

The Gary Sinise effect

Having the ability to state the obvious in a monotone voice in any given situation. All while standing over a dead body.

Jeff was giving me the Gary sinise effect yesterday. He just kept stating the obvious about everything I said.

by LittleBrittle81 August 30, 2013

Third Quarter Effect

The natural increase of homework and difficulty in classes throughout the year, peaking near the end of the third quarter. This is due to the increase in difficulty of the curriculum and the compilation and compounding of concepts. The peak comes before review for finals, when the last few sections of material for class are given to students.
Also, many projects and term papers are given or due near the third quarter peak.

My grades gradually dropped as a result of the third quarter effect this year.

I can't get into college because the third quarter effect ruined my GPA!

by Nicko01 August 30, 2010