The Cobra Effect

The term Cobra Effect originated in an anecdote set at the time of British rule of colonial India. The British government was concerned about the number of venomous cobra snakes in Delhi. The government therefore offered bounty for every dead cobra. Initially this was a successful strategy as large numbers of snakes were killed for the reward. Eventually, however, enterprising people began to breed cobras for theincome. When the government became aware of this, the reward program was scrapped, causing the cobra breeders to set the now-worthless snakes free. As a result, the wild cobra population further increased. - The apparent solution for the problem made the situation even worse - .

The Cobra Effect describes the law of unintended consequences. Although it sounds like it should be the name for an AMAZING movie starring Vin Diesel.

by Outis McGuffin June 7, 2018

The George Lopez Effect

An effect that happens when you fall asleep watching TV and wake up to George Lopez at 3am.

Note: George Lopez is a pioneer in the 1700s, with a head like a Maltese.

Everyone will at least once in their life wake up to George Lopez at three in the morning, which is The George Lopez Effect.

by candadisreal May 2, 2020

Rick Santorum Effect

The more you learn about someone and spend time with them, the less you like them.

Janet: So, how was your date last night?

Valerie: It was ok, it's our 20th date, and I liked him way better when I barely knew him.

Janet: He had a Rick Santorum Effect on you.

by Potterfan344 June 8, 2012

Country Club Effect

When you find yourself waving and saying hello to everyone you see at a country club. Other symptoms include saying "nice shot" when they hit an average shot when playing golf. You also find your self doing this at crappy public courses and everyone thinks you're weird.

Golfer: I just waved at some guy driving down the thruway.
Friend: Man, you got country club effect bad!

by Golferman128 July 22, 2009

the maaman effect

1. the effect a stupid person's acts have on people around him
2. the lack of common sense that cracks up people

guy1: i can't find my phone!
guy2: here take my phone and call yours
guy1: tried that already didn't work
guy2: is it on silent?
guy1:.....
guy2: now that's the maaman effect!

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guy1: dude i fell on my face!
guy2: now that's the real maaman!

by Freeek August 9, 2012

The Wee Wee Effect

When a line of a song, usually part of the chorus, is said in a way which is extremely catchy and hard to forget. Named after the Eminem song Wee Wee.

"That song Drop The Bomb On 'Em gives me the Wee Wee Effect."

by ectoBiologist1 May 28, 2017

Reverse Cheerleader Effect

The opposite of the women's cheerleader effect (women look more attractive in groups, although unattractive individually) when applied to men. Men who may be attractive on their own will look like a complete douchebag when assembled. Each male's level of toolness is generally acceptable alone but is amplified when mixed with others.

Cody- Dude, Jake and his friends are tools.
Tim- Nah, that's just the reverse cheerleader effect.
Cody- No seriously, he's a tool.
Tim- You're right... it's just worse now.

by Coderan December 2, 2010