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Matthew-Lingering-Effect

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.
“OMG, Brittney, I can’t stop thinking about him!”
“Yup, that’s the Matthew-Lingering-Effect for you…”
by willywonkasmom December 20, 2022
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The Ted Bundy Effect

The misconception that a murderer couldn't be the real culprit, because of how beautiful they are. Most commonly seen with teen girls on apps like TikTok
"I heard James Campersonly was arrested for murder. Belle said he must be innocent because he looks pretty."
"Yeah, she's fallen victim to the Ted Bundy Effect."
by IanNBF April 8, 2023
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The "Free Bird" effect

When you're driving a car listening to Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd and the solo comes on. You feel the need to go over the speed limit no matter where you are.
Person 1: "Bro I love this song!"
Person 2: "Hopefully The "Free Bird" effect doesn't happen."
by LesbianFish07 April 28, 2023
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Digital Passover Effect

The exclusion of specific files or folders from being accessed by searching, indexing or scanning software such as antivirus apps.
Kojiro: Hey Burt, could you verify and validate some data on my flash drive for me?
Burt: Sure bruv, but is any of them to be tagged for Digital Passover Effect?
Kojiro: Yeah. Those folders containing the hack tools I shared with you last week. Thanks loads!
by BennyTee2 July 16, 2023
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Willack/Ballson Effect

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.
by Willack July 23, 2023
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The Carrie White Effect

A scene in a movie similar to the prom scene in the film 'Carrie', adapted from Stephen King's 1974 epistolary novel of the same name.
Person 1:

"Hey did you see that paint scene in White Chicks during the fashion show?"
Person 2:
"Oh yeah! That's the Carrie White effect for you."
by Michael.CD August 9, 2023
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Speedy Gonzales effect

a phenomenon where a creative work (e.g. a character or a song) is criticized to be stereotypical and degrading by white people, but beloved by the minority that they say they degrade
In the US, Avril Lavigne’s song “Hello Kitty” was slammed for racially stereotyping and sexualizing Japanese people, but it was received positively in Japan, since Lavigne has always publicly appreciated Japanese culture. The song is an instance of the Speedy Gonzales effect.
by the riverside September 8, 2023
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