When a themed channel goes off course, and ends up turning into nothing but pop culture and reality TV. Some channels that have suffered this are MTV, VH1, and G4.
Due to the MTV affect, Some channels now show endless marathons of reality TV shows, and nothing that has to do with games, music, or what ever the channel was supposed to be about.
by anti-spore December 22, 2007
Get the MTV affectmug. The ability of any game of the Civilization series to produce an addiction sufficient to warp spacetime around the player. Results in being tardy or accidently pulling a video game all-nighter.
Gamer Dude #1: "Well, I was playing Civilization 4 in the afternoon, and then, suddenly, it was the next morning!"
Gamer Dude #2: "Sounds like the Civilization affect, alright."
Gamer Dude #2: "Sounds like the Civilization affect, alright."
by Hengist December 30, 2005
Get the Civilization affectmug. A recent example of the fox affect: Egyptian revolution. Majority of programming criticized Obama's approach. Raised fear of Obama's muslim routes. fox conservative
by miervaldes March 1, 2011
Get the the fox affectmug. by Carter August Reich June 23, 2005
Get the Adopting Affectationsmug. by SquirrelPower January 8, 2009
Get the Erection Affectionmug. An erection which is sprung from a deep appreciation and love for something. This kind of erection is not gender specific, and there is no need to call a doctor if said erection lasts for more than 48 hours.
by hsbones November 3, 2011
Get the affection erectionmug. Bob: “when ella wheres trousers she looks shit but shes sexy with pantyhose”
Tyler: “its called the pantyhose affect”
Tyler: “its called the pantyhose affect”
by Maleschoolboys October 17, 2018
Get the Pantyhose affectmug.