When something is good, but looks a lot worse because of the way people treat it. Like how people hate comic sans because of people misusing the font.
by emeraldyes July 7, 2020

Generally perpetuated by older siblings, this effect takes place when something is so hyped up or raved about by someone, that you grow to despise it.
by Xix August 1, 2019

by Not John Doe April 9, 2015

This is the effect , where after you spend an extended period of time interacting with a friend with benefits otherwise known as a fuck buddy, resulting in the adoption of slight feelings towards your partner in fuckery, that threaten the nature of your strictly Mario kart playing and sexually orientated relationship.
by TheBrotishBoy October 10, 2019

when you get an air fryer during your junior year of college and gain 30 pounds within 2 semesters because it is now more convenient than ever to make pizza rolls at midnight.
by airfryervictim123 July 15, 2023

When a couple gets a new puppy with the aim (whether they know it or not) of putting off having children. But then ultimately get pregnant within the next year.
"Did you hear that Michael and his wife got a new puppy? Looks like they are suffering from the Marley and me effect!"
by Donut Holstein February 19, 2020

When an actor has no acting ability whatsoever, but the audience do not notice because they are too captivated by how hot the actor is.
Also see the female equivalent: The Megan Fox effect
Also see the female equivalent: The Megan Fox effect
Amy: Taylor Lautner is so hot, and such a great actor also.
Bill: No he isn't, you've just been struck by The Taylor Lautner effect.
Bill: No he isn't, you've just been struck by The Taylor Lautner effect.
by jonas5 September 25, 2011
