Tide Pod Effect

The popular trend of doing anything just to gain attention. Commonly present in the current generation.

"Man, i sure enjoy consuming Tide Pods"
"Great, another victim of the Tide Pod Effect"

by Ichtyl April 17, 2018

"Anne of Cleves" Effect

The "Anne of Cleves" Effect refers to when someone doesn't look as good as they do on a picture.

It was first observed when Henry VIII wanted to marry Anne of Cleves after only seeing a painting of her

#1: How was the date?
#2: Oof. She looked nothing like her bio picture
#1: "Anne of Cleves" Effect?
#2: What?

by dave_the_wave June 9, 2019

The friends with benefits effect

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.

The Friends with benefits effect - oh god , I think I’m starting to catch feelings

by TheBrotishBoy October 10, 2019

The Older Sibling Effect

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.

I was going to watch Stranger Things, but John totally gave it the older sibling effect for me

by Xix August 1, 2019

Swein-Vertikoff Effect

The usage of a made up word or term in a way that meaning can be believed to be understood by the reader.

A prime example of the Swein-Vertikoff Effect was the usage of the term Swein-Vertikoff Effect.

by Prof Vertikoff August 11, 2019

beneficial side effect

Faced with the global COVID-19 pandemic, hostilities between nations seem to have vanished.

We are all in it together, all human and vulnerable to the same degree. If there can be a beneficial side effect to a devastating pandemic, it may be this awareness.

by Monkey's Dad April 7, 2020

The marley and me effect

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