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
Get the Spirit Storm effect mug.Coined by Twitter user @buggy_con, the John Walker Effect is when in any form of media, the writers unintentionally make the antagonist characters
-Far more entertaining
-Far more believable as characters
-More sympathetic
-More heroic than the stale and downright evil protagonists/heroes
Typically you will see the writers project all the attributes they view as evil onto these characters in order to make a straw man to pit against their oh so perfect heroes. However, this unintentionally causes these characters to be beloved by the audience (or at least a section of the audience who believe that the ideas they embody are good), for they are the only ones who
-Call out the protagonists' bullshit for what it is
-Have actual ideas and motivations that aren't selfish
-In some way or other represent the ideal of the ideology they embody (since a writer cannot tear down an idea without first building it up)
Oftentimes these characters have to be amped up to cartoonish levels of evil in order to try and make the audience root against them, which usually does not end up working and in some cases just makes the audience love them more.
-Far more entertaining
-Far more believable as characters
-More sympathetic
-More heroic than the stale and downright evil protagonists/heroes
Typically you will see the writers project all the attributes they view as evil onto these characters in order to make a straw man to pit against their oh so perfect heroes. However, this unintentionally causes these characters to be beloved by the audience (or at least a section of the audience who believe that the ideas they embody are good), for they are the only ones who
-Call out the protagonists' bullshit for what it is
-Have actual ideas and motivations that aren't selfish
-In some way or other represent the ideal of the ideology they embody (since a writer cannot tear down an idea without first building it up)
Oftentimes these characters have to be amped up to cartoonish levels of evil in order to try and make the audience root against them, which usually does not end up working and in some cases just makes the audience love them more.
Rorschach from Watchmen, Tyler Durden from Fight Club, and Colonel Quaritch from Avatar are all examples of villains that suffer from the John Walker Effect.
by janh47 July 23, 2023
Get the John Walker Effect mug.Replaces Dunning-Kruger Effect
- a cognitive bias whereby people with limited knowledge or competence in a given intellectual or social domain greatly overestimate their own knowledge or competence in that domain relative to objective criteria or to the performance of their peers or of people in general.
- a cognitive bias whereby people with limited knowledge or competence in a given intellectual or social domain greatly overestimate their own knowledge or competence in that domain relative to objective criteria or to the performance of their peers or of people in general.
More specifically, The Tezyln Figaro Effect covers the behaviour, attitude, and mannerisms of its namesake. Those inflicted with this mental disorder often exhibit delusions of moral superiority, an insufferable attitude due their self righteous nature, and unjustifiably smug demeanor because of their own overestimation of their knowledge and abilities.
by Thick Richard September 3, 2023
Get the The Tezyln Figaro Effect mug.A term for the sensation felt by audiences while watching films or television shows with poorly written plots. The "Make-Believe" Effect creates the feeling that, rather than being developed by a professional writing team, a film's storyline was thought up on the spot by children playing make believe (likely during school recess).
The effect has a variety of causes, such as plot holes, use of cliches, unconvincing acting, obvoius plot armor surrounding important characters, or events in the storyline that seem too convenient. This effect is most commonly experienced by individuals viewing blockbuster action, sci-fi, and superhero films.
Longterm exposure to the "Make-Believe" Effect can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- Sudden rise in blood pressure.
- Profound depression upon realizing that the American film industry has gone creatively bankrupt.
- Loss of balance.
- Deeply held resentment towards the actors, directors, and companies profiting from the creation of such poorly
written films.
- A sense of isolation among individuals who lack the ability to critically evaluate what they're watching.
Unsurprisingly, researchers have discovered that dumb people possess a natural immunity to the "Make-Believe" effect.
If you think you are experiencing longterm symptoms of the "Make-Believe" effect, experts recommend abstaining from films belonging to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, going outside, or reading books for a change you stupid oaf.
The effect has a variety of causes, such as plot holes, use of cliches, unconvincing acting, obvoius plot armor surrounding important characters, or events in the storyline that seem too convenient. This effect is most commonly experienced by individuals viewing blockbuster action, sci-fi, and superhero films.
Longterm exposure to the "Make-Believe" Effect can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- Sudden rise in blood pressure.
- Profound depression upon realizing that the American film industry has gone creatively bankrupt.
- Loss of balance.
- Deeply held resentment towards the actors, directors, and companies profiting from the creation of such poorly
written films.
- A sense of isolation among individuals who lack the ability to critically evaluate what they're watching.
Unsurprisingly, researchers have discovered that dumb people possess a natural immunity to the "Make-Believe" effect.
If you think you are experiencing longterm symptoms of the "Make-Believe" effect, experts recommend abstaining from films belonging to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, going outside, or reading books for a change you stupid oaf.
Poe Dameron: "We've decoded the intel from the First Order spy, and it confirms the worst. Somehow Palpatine returned."
Innocent Moviegoer: "Oh REALLY?!! Ok.... SURE. Great writing JJ Abrams. Unfuckingbelievable." *collapses from shock*
(3 days later)
Moviegoer (waking up): "Where am I?"
Doctor: "You're in a hospital. You nearly died 3 days ago after experiencing The "Make-Believe" Effect."
Moviegoer: Damn it JJ!
Innocent Moviegoer: "Oh REALLY?!! Ok.... SURE. Great writing JJ Abrams. Unfuckingbelievable." *collapses from shock*
(3 days later)
Moviegoer (waking up): "Where am I?"
Doctor: "You're in a hospital. You nearly died 3 days ago after experiencing The "Make-Believe" Effect."
Moviegoer: Damn it JJ!
by mynameisbucket June 7, 2022
Get the The "Make-Believe" Effect mug.When hitting a fat chick from behind, the massive tidal wave of fat that is created from the push-in, which eventually comes back and pushes you out.
by sunday52211 August 2, 2011
Get the The Ripple Effect mug.Shotgunning beers in consecutive order to gain a drunk or buzzed feeling with fewer beers then it would take normally.
by Blair_lg March 19, 2007
Get the Shotgun effect mug.Offering anything to someone, including chewing gum, causes everyone in the group to want the same thing.
Sam offered Will a piece of gum and then Rob and Kevin asked, and then grabbed without recieving any answer, some gum for themselves. Thus the chewing gum effect was born!
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