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The Parabole Effect

The act in which a person's umbrella is turned inside out, leaving the affected in a very awkward and self conscious situation.
- Haha, look over there! That guy just got hit by The Parabole Effect!

-Yeah, what a loser!
by Dankspanka' October 13, 2017
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The 2020 Effect

A perception that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Life for many people and corporations became dull and uneventful. Leading to people believing the years before 2020 were the most eventful and impactful. While also leading many to prefer life before the pandemic hit and the nostalgia people get from apps and memories.
"The 2020 effect really made corporations become simpler and drier."
"The 2020 effect ruined the world. I wish I could go back to the old times."
by Indubiousness July 13, 2025
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Commercial Effect

When you turn to a channel that has a commercial and then all other channels instantly have commercials also.
Dude 1: Why does every channel have a commercial right now?
Dude 2: Bro its the commercial effect
by Anon13579352 September 2, 2013
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Beck effect

The action of TV sponsors pulling their advertising money after a TV show host talks whacked out smack about the president.
Donald Trump's tv show, The Apprentice, is losing advertisers due to the Beck Effect.
by Blueshirt12 May 21, 2011
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CoreyEllis Effect

The almost impossible feat, when you putt your Disc Golf putter into the basket, and it falls through the bottom of the basket, resulting in an extra stroke.
I can't believe that CoreyEllis effect just happened to me! Are these baskets regulation size, or what?!?
by Disc Golf Bear June 12, 2022
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Hector effect

A Phenomenon that happens when people talk to someone and they feel the urge to say more and are generally comfortable around the person .
Talking to you is easy, it's like the Hector effect
by Hektur February 18, 2023
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Marjan effect

A slang term for "seasonal marketing," named after the T.V. ads for Marjan syrup that only appear during the fasting month of Ramadan. This effect highlights how certain products become heavily marketed during specific seasons to capitalize on consumer behavior.
You can really see the Marjan effect in action when Ramadan approaches, with all the ads for food and drinks flooding the screens!
by Emotional Cruiser August 14, 2025
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