When you can tell which objects in an animated film or video game are supposed to be picked up or manipulated by a character because they "pop out" from the rest of the scene. The effect is achieved by: (a.) making the stand-out object brighter,
(b.) making it a different shade of color than similar surrounding objects, or (c.) in the case of video games, making the object shiny or pulsing with light (intentional scooby doo effect).
The original effect was an unintended side-effect of cel animation. Animators would use the same slides over and over for static backgrounds and place the animation slides over them (e.g. the same picture of a room will be used for several hundred frames because the room never moves, but the characters have to be redrawn each frame with new slides).
The inconsistency of color and brightness between the new painted slides and the original background slide causes the animated object to stand out from the background. The Scooby Doo cartoon was a particularly noteworthy example of this effect in practice.
(b.) making it a different shade of color than similar surrounding objects, or (c.) in the case of video games, making the object shiny or pulsing with light (intentional scooby doo effect).
The original effect was an unintended side-effect of cel animation. Animators would use the same slides over and over for static backgrounds and place the animation slides over them (e.g. the same picture of a room will be used for several hundred frames because the room never moves, but the characters have to be redrawn each frame with new slides).
The inconsistency of color and brightness between the new painted slides and the original background slide causes the animated object to stand out from the background. The Scooby Doo cartoon was a particularly noteworthy example of this effect in practice.
(playing a video game) "There's some major scooby doo effect on that door. I'm pretty sure you can open it."
by Boondiggle August 14, 2020
The effect of getting a girlfriend and going into seclusion’s and dumping his life a way it is a poor life choice and effect of the Pierson Branham effect and sadly is irreversible
by Cade Alfredo Alred February 10, 2021
When Keith Lee (tiktoker) reviews either small restaurants or huge corporation(s) food and (if positive) results in a massive increase in sales of the restaurant
Person 1: Hey, did you see that restaurant get the Keith Lee Effect?
Person 2: Yeah, dude we should check it out!
Person 2: Yeah, dude we should check it out!
by N0mania April 02, 2023
When a neurodivergent person is simply existing and neurotypical people spread rumors about them to explain their behavior or to ruin their reputation. No matter what the neurodivergent person does to clear their name, nobody will believe them because they do not meet the standard of humanity acceptable to the neurotypical population.
by AquaManhattan October 18, 2021
When that new mattress feels like a cloud and you want to sleep all the time.
Origin: In Malcolm in the Middle (Season 7, 146-17), Malcolm and Dewey find a new mattress. Malcolm proceeds to sleep infinitely on the mattress, thus, Malcolm experiences the new mattress effect.
Origin: In Malcolm in the Middle (Season 7, 146-17), Malcolm and Dewey find a new mattress. Malcolm proceeds to sleep infinitely on the mattress, thus, Malcolm experiences the new mattress effect.
Bob: When I got my new mattress I put myself on mandatory bed rest to enjoy the supremacy over my old one.
Joe: That's the new mattress effect, I've had it too.
Tim: I've slept for three days on my new mattress, I can't tell if it's draining my soul or helping it.
Bob: I'm going through the same thing, it's the new mattress effect.
Joe: That's the new mattress effect, I've had it too.
Tim: I've slept for three days on my new mattress, I can't tell if it's draining my soul or helping it.
Bob: I'm going through the same thing, it's the new mattress effect.
by Allen75 June 15, 2010
Balance that occurs when an act occurs or is executed (whether intentional or not) and then the same thing/person (living or dead) does the opposite of the original act/action. Which causes an average between the two acts - balance.
Guy: Last week I didn't exercise at all, this week I've exercised till I couldn't walk.
Girl: That's the Willack/Ballson Effect, nice.
Girl: That's the Willack/Ballson Effect, nice.
by Willack July 23, 2023
When one remembers a romantic encounter where they were told something nice. One will continue thinking about this encounter whenever given the opportunity. AKA it lingers in one’s heart.
This term was coined by the official rizz god, Matthew A. M.
This term was coined by the official rizz god, Matthew A. M.
“OMG, Brittney, I can’t stop thinking about him!”
“Yup, that’s the Matthew-Lingering-Effect for you…”
“Yup, that’s the Matthew-Lingering-Effect for you…”
by willywonkasmom December 20, 2022