An effect experienced by American businesses when they show support for a hot-button political issue or party, and then experience a 50% drop in business. It does not matter what the topic is or which party the business supports. Because the population of the United States is very close to being 50% liberal/50% conservative, a business that shows support one way or the other can expect to lose 50% of it's business.
The term is derived from 1990's country music band, The Dixie Chicks. Though country music tends to favor conservatives, the band members are very much liberal. In 2003, lead singer Natalie Maines voiced displeasure with the United States involvement in Iraq. Standing up for her cause was a noble thing for Maines to do, and 50% of her fans adored her even more for it. The problem is that the other 50% ditched the band for good. And even though 50% of the fans supported the crap out of her, they really weren't expected to buy their future albums TWICE or buy TWO concert tickets for one person to make up for the 50% of the fans that had left. And so it was no surprise that the band would later break up "in order to pursue other projects". And from this, businesses from large to small should learn to never take a political side if they want to keep their customers.
The term is derived from 1990's country music band, The Dixie Chicks. Though country music tends to favor conservatives, the band members are very much liberal. In 2003, lead singer Natalie Maines voiced displeasure with the United States involvement in Iraq. Standing up for her cause was a noble thing for Maines to do, and 50% of her fans adored her even more for it. The problem is that the other 50% ditched the band for good. And even though 50% of the fans supported the crap out of her, they really weren't expected to buy their future albums TWICE or buy TWO concert tickets for one person to make up for the 50% of the fans that had left. And so it was no surprise that the band would later break up "in order to pursue other projects". And from this, businesses from large to small should learn to never take a political side if they want to keep their customers.
Me: "Hot dog! A new donut shop opened up 5 miles from us, babe!"
Wife: "They have a Trump banner in their window, we're not going."
Me: "Crap, the Dixie Chick effect."
Wife: "Don't be talking bad about my Dixie Chicks."
Me: "I'm going to go get me some donuts."
Wife: "They have a Trump banner in their window, we're not going."
Me: "Crap, the Dixie Chick effect."
Wife: "Don't be talking bad about my Dixie Chicks."
Me: "I'm going to go get me some donuts."
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Get the The "Free Bird" effect mug.When an artist (especially a musician) becomes solely known for their most comedic work. Even if their comedic work is produced very irregularly in comparison to their amore serious art. Based on the famous shock rocker and punk artist GG Allin.
A famous example being how George Miller's famous filthy Frank character became more popular than his Joji persona.
A famous example being how George Miller's famous filthy Frank character became more popular than his Joji persona.
Guy One: "No one takes my shit seriously man! Everyone just wants to hear my comedic songs!"
Guy Two: "Yeah, that's just the GG Allin Effect man."
Guy Two: "Yeah, that's just the GG Allin Effect man."
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"That ugly as fuck white man in the heels best quit fucking my man before he gets his wannabe gender bender ass beat."
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Get the The Jason Mayer Effect mug.1. When an entertainer or public figure has a fan base that becomes so obnoxious, annoying and generally despised, that the entertainer or public figure becomes the object of scorn, ridicule and hate by the public, despite the fan base being the actual problem, not the entertainer or public figure
2. When a person, group, movement or thing gains such significantly high level of popularity, that it actually causes an equal and opposite reaction from the public creating a subculture of near equal popularity that hates the source of popularity
2. When a person, group, movement or thing gains such significantly high level of popularity, that it actually causes an equal and opposite reaction from the public creating a subculture of near equal popularity that hates the source of popularity
1. Despite suffering from The Dane Cook Effect, Insane Clown Posse managed to stay consistent and at least gain some respect from the public for their ability to understand merchandising and utilize a good marketing strategy.
2. Even though conservationism is practical and pragmatic, too many annoying self righteous douches contaminated the public image of conservation leading to The Dane Cook Effect causing people do the opposite out of spite.
2. Even though conservationism is practical and pragmatic, too many annoying self righteous douches contaminated the public image of conservation leading to The Dane Cook Effect causing people do the opposite out of spite.
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Get the The Dane Cook Effect mug.The Richard Nixon effect named after the president of the same name.
When a solution, produces the opposite outcome, opposite to the intended purpose, this can have very harmful outcome that is counterproductive.
When a solution, produces the opposite outcome, opposite to the intended purpose, this can have very harmful outcome that is counterproductive.
And example of the Richard Nixon effect is when the School decided to ban physical contact. The students started high fiving way more often. The Richard Nixon effect is an example of making things illegal doesn’t fix the problem.
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The term originated from when me and my friends watched "The Handmaid's Tale". Like wtf Serena?
The term originated from when me and my friends watched "The Handmaid's Tale". Like wtf Serena?
"For fuck sake, Serena! You took one step forward and now you take five steps back! Like, what the fuck?! It's literally been five minutes! I was starting to like you again!"
"Yeah, that's the Serena Joy effect for you."
"Yeah, that's the Serena Joy effect for you."
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