The Pokemon Effect

A self-hatedom. A phenomenon seen in fan communities, in which people who play it the most hate it the most.

Named for the Pokemon community, because nobody hates Pokemon like Pokemon fans.

“There’s people online who hate Pokemon, but still play it a lot.”
“That’s The Pokemon Effect.”

by violetcide February 22, 2023

Pizzuno effect

Is or has pazazz

Someone is experiencing a pizzuno effect because of their actions

by Kristoforos May 12, 2023

Sushi effect

When someone hypes something up so much that when you actually experience it, it doesn’t meet up to your expectations.

Seylah was telling me that the movie she saw was the best movie she ever watched in her entire life but when I watched it I got the sushi effect.

by 5164! July 23, 2022

The Dan Clark Effect

A person who refrains from illicit substances before the age of 18. Who then proceeds to full on junky by 25.

Oh mate be careful I think you’re taking part in the Dan Clark Effect

by Lucasbrev September 15, 2023

The Chaparral Effect

When something that you would’ve never even imagined could become possible becomes possible. Things that are statistically impossible, but happen anyway.

The chaparral effect is real, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I checked my security footage from my small business and saw someone defecating in front of my shop at five in the morning on a random Monday.

by TheLoaners April 21, 2025

stroop effect

A test, you should take it.

I took the Stroop Effect test!

by Rose xx July 11, 2021

The Gavin Effect

Popularized by Gavin Ng, it is when you are able to chat up with someone and smoothly communicate with them without prior knowledge and using only your intuition.

Wow, how'd you get that internship. Oh I just used the Gavin Effect

by axjxn April 18, 2024