1. When someone sympathizes with the aggressor in a conflict because that party is getting hurt more, disregarding that they (the "Tom") have actually started the fight by attacking the "Jerry" and therefore deserve what they get.
2. Imposing unreasonably high moral standards on someone defending themselves from a violent attack, often as an excuse to support the attacker.
2. Imposing unreasonably high moral standards on someone defending themselves from a violent attack, often as an excuse to support the attacker.
"Man, I know Carlos was about to beat him up, but that little kid really shouldn't have broken Carlos' nose."
"Dude, Tom and Jerry Effect."
"I guess you're right."
"Damnit, why can't the Israelis just go home to Europe?"
"They've got a right to be there."
"Well then why do they have to kill so many innocent Arabs with such overwhelming force?"
"Because the Arabs attacked them first. Israel is the Jerry and Palestine is the Tom. Get over it."
"Nuh-uh."
"Dude, Tom and Jerry Effect."
"I guess you're right."
"Damnit, why can't the Israelis just go home to Europe?"
"They've got a right to be there."
"Well then why do they have to kill so many innocent Arabs with such overwhelming force?"
"Because the Arabs attacked them first. Israel is the Jerry and Palestine is the Tom. Get over it."
"Nuh-uh."
by Eli Gottlieb June 27, 2008
Get the Tom And Jerry Effectmug. When bad situations seem alright, because the person is so stupid they don't realize the consequences or degree of shittyness... just like Homer Simpson.
Just go see the Simpsons movie.
Broke, shit job, girlfriend gone, car towed, getting evicted and still cool with the situation. If you also failed grade 9, you may be suffering from the Homer Simpson effect.
Broke, shit job, girlfriend gone, car towed, getting evicted and still cool with the situation. If you also failed grade 9, you may be suffering from the Homer Simpson effect.
by Sydney Len May 27, 2008
Get the Homer Simpson effectmug. A Progressive rock band based out of south eastern Michigan. Band consists of Ryan Motto, Jake Golden, and Josh Farewell. Mixes variations of hard rock, funk, jazz, and always jamming. Always bring an extra pair of dancing shoes because they will rock your off.
Bk just showed his areola during the show. The Areola Effect has just been revealed. Watch out here they come.
by The Inspector January 21, 2008
Get the Areola Effectmug. When a (usually) female character gets overly hated by a fanbase for doing something slightly annoying or defending herself
"Why do so many people hate this female character?"
There's not really a reason it's just the skyler white effect where she's hated for no apparent reason
There's not really a reason it's just the skyler white effect where she's hated for no apparent reason
by Doctor of Saraphobia December 8, 2022
Get the The skyler white effectmug. When one mediocre/ugly girl is surrounded by several ugly girls and looks more attractive then she is. Because of her surroundings she will be perceived to be more hot then she would be if looked apart.
Al: Dude that blond in the project meeting was really hot. I would like to have a late meeting alone with her on a Friday night.
Mike: Al, you are an idiot and a clusterfuck. She is butt ugly, you are just blinded by the reverse cheerleader effect. Because she is surrounded by ugly girls you think she is hot.
Mike: Al, you are an idiot and a clusterfuck. She is butt ugly, you are just blinded by the reverse cheerleader effect. Because she is surrounded by ugly girls you think she is hot.
by buck neckid ALM January 12, 2011
Get the Reverse Cheerleader Effectmug. Also called Florence Nightingale syndrome, Nightingale syndrome or The Nightingale effect.
The Florence Nightingale effect is a trope where a caregiver develops romantic feelings, sexual feelings, or both for their patient, even if very little communication or contact takes place outside of basic care. Feelings may fade once the patient is no longer in need of care.
The effect is named for Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in the field of nursing in the second half of the 19th century. Due to her dedication to patient care, she was dubbed "The Lady with the Lamp" because of her habit of making rounds at night, previously not done. Her care would forever change the way hospitals treated patients. Most consider Nightingale the founder of modern nursing. There is no record of Florence Nightingale having ever fallen in love with one of her patients. In fact, despite multiple suitors, she never married for fear it might interfere with her calling for nursing. Albert Finney referred to the effect as the "Florence Nightingale syndrome" in a 1982 interview, and that phrase was used earlier to refer to health workers pursuing non-tangible rewards in their careers.
The Florence Nightingale effect is a trope where a caregiver develops romantic feelings, sexual feelings, or both for their patient, even if very little communication or contact takes place outside of basic care. Feelings may fade once the patient is no longer in need of care.
The effect is named for Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in the field of nursing in the second half of the 19th century. Due to her dedication to patient care, she was dubbed "The Lady with the Lamp" because of her habit of making rounds at night, previously not done. Her care would forever change the way hospitals treated patients. Most consider Nightingale the founder of modern nursing. There is no record of Florence Nightingale having ever fallen in love with one of her patients. In fact, despite multiple suitors, she never married for fear it might interfere with her calling for nursing. Albert Finney referred to the effect as the "Florence Nightingale syndrome" in a 1982 interview, and that phrase was used earlier to refer to health workers pursuing non-tangible rewards in their careers.
They told him that he would forget about her when she no longer were in need of hospital care and went back home. The Florence Nightingale effect they called it. But he wasn't sure they were right. Sure a respected doctor like him would not fall victim for such a thing.
by SomeSnow March 8, 2018
Get the The Florence Nightingale Effectmug. The "Post Malone Effect" is a particularly enigmatic psychosocial theory based on the phenomena of sexy women apparently attracted to the objectively unattractive and tubby-ass Post Malone. The theory states that it is not in fact how handsome Post Malone is, but how BUTT ASS UGLY Post Malone is that makes him attractive to women. The Post Malone Effect can often be seen in Southern California where crusty tools with poor hygiene and fat business-type middle-aged men with male pattern baldness appear to be partnered with beautiful women. Some less extreme examples are Jay-Z and Beyonce, or Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. In the case of an Beautiful-Male / Ugly-Female (BMUF), such as Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness, The Post Malone Effect is interchangeable with it's analogue coined for that exact scenario: The Hugh Jackman Effect.
(The Post Malone Effect is often believed to correlate with social status and money, but growing evidence appearing in the early 21st century seems to counter this common belief providing a path for further study and academic analysis)
(The Post Malone Effect is often believed to correlate with social status and money, but growing evidence appearing in the early 21st century seems to counter this common belief providing a path for further study and academic analysis)
Handsome Nigga 1: "Damn that mf is ugly, he look like he take gas station vitamins. How did he get with Padma Lakshmi?"
Handsome Nigga 2: "The Post Malone Effect... fuck being handsome."
Ugly Nigga Friend: "Hell yeah nigga, fuck being handsome."
Handsome Nigga 2: "The Post Malone Effect... fuck being handsome."
Ugly Nigga Friend: "Hell yeah nigga, fuck being handsome."
by UglyNiggaComeUp February 24, 2021
Get the Post Malone Effectmug.