Three-Nine Effect

Noun. Used to describe an elusive or imaginary audio effect which would transform a lackluster recording into a stellar one. The Three-Nine Effect is often confused with audio effects such as reverb, delay and compression. Companies such as Waves, which makes audio recording software, is believed by most studio clients to have a patent on the Three-Nine Effect, and as such recordings cannot be made without it. This, of course, is false, as the Three-Nine Effect is only a myth.

Occasionally misspelled or mispronounced as "Tree Nine Effec".

Synonymous with Quack.

"Do you have the Tree Nine Effec"?
"The Three-Nine Effect? I'm sorry. I really don't know what that is."
"You professional studio! You don't know what is Tree Nine Effec?! My friend have a studio! He know!"
"Is that a reverb or something?"

by KilleR R0b0T February 14, 2010

George Russel effect

In the world of Formula 1, a driver called George Russel appears many times wearing turtlenecks. It's a FACT that with his jawline they are perfect together. So basically men wearing turtleneck sweaters is the George Russel effect.

And here comes George Russel, driver for Mercedes and by bringing us the famous George Russel effect he's wearing a beautiful turtleneck sweater. FACT.

by ShugarBherry March 31, 2022

Joan Jett Effect

The feeling you get as a straight girl when you see Joan Jett. Could be used in another term when you encounter a very attractive women and fall in love despite being normally attracted to men. Instant love.

Oh man, I think I just encountered the Joan Jett Effect!

by poxlin April 16, 2022

Leonardo DiCaprio effect

The Leonardo DiCaprio effect is the process of when a woman ages past the prime age of 25. They are no longer worthy and must be dropped for a new younger woman between the ages of 18-24.

Friend: Hey bro how’s everything with your girl.

Me: not so good man it’s the Leonardo DiCaprio effect.

Friend: oh shit she’s already 25 you better drop that hoe for a new one.

by Sheamus O’hara September 20, 2022

Chinese Democracy Effect

When something long-awaited that's usually in development hell, like a movie, video game, or album, falls short of its built-up hype when it's finally released. Named for the Guns N' Roses album of the same name, which after 15 years was finally released, to mediocre reviews.

I hope Duke Nukem Forever doesn't become a victim to the Chinese Democracy effect.

by wantanabewasabe June 1, 2011

Whole Foods Effect

This is when a Whole Foods supermarket moves into a typically poor or low-income neighborhood, leading to a change in the community. It turns from minorities to young adults who yuppify the area, driving up rents and changing the personality of the community. Places like Starbucks and hipster clothing stores tend to follow in Whole Foods.

Jim: "Where did all these vegetarians and hipsters come from?"
Tom: "Remember when that Whole Foods took over Alex's Groceries?"
Jim: "Yeah.."
Tom: "Well they all started showing up like a month later. It's the Whole Foods effect bro."

by FoodAndSoc November 24, 2014

g-h effect

To substitute any "ee" sound in a name with the letters "g-h" to make a more "unique" name.

The g-h effect:

Hailey becomes Haileigh

LeeAnn becomes LeighAnn

by downwithopp January 7, 2013