Two Thirds Effect

Where any song is slowed down by two thirds of its length. commonly experienced by a lack of proper timing.

Take me to church becomes Taaaaaakkkke meeeee to chuuuurrrch is a common example of Two thirds effect

by JumpingJ January 20, 2016

brad–macbride effect

The Brad–MacBride effect is a cognitive bias in which people with limited competence in a particular domain overestimate their abilities. Some researchers also include the opposite effect for high performers' tendency to underestimate their skills. In popular culture, the Brad–MacBride effect is often misunderstood as a claim about general overconfidence of people with low intelligence instead of specific overconfidence of people unskilled at a particular task.

"Many people fall victim to the Brad–MacBride effect , overestimating their competence in areas where their knowledge is actually quite limited

by Blubberstubber September 17, 2025

raquel effect

lots of sleep

want to live

“you look so healthy and happy!!”

“yay it must be the raquel effect kicking in”

by poopitysnoopity April 9, 2023

Sanchezian effect

When a person watches a tv show (typically rick and morty) and think they are smarter or more intellectual due to said show

"Dude i saw rick and morty, its like human nature"
"Sanchezian effect, its just a cartoon bro"

by Quak3rOats March 10, 2023

The Twitter Effect

The Twitter Effect is an effect of spending time on the named app. Symptoms often include getting upset over mundane topics, or attempting to accuse someone of being ableist. It is highly infectious.

The Twitter Effect:
"the fact that there are people in COLLEGE still spelling definitely as defiantly. Like what do you even do about that"
"So you're ableist now?"
"Sure whatever"

by Kibella May 6, 2023

A Hunger Games Effect

An effect often seen in books of the dystopian genre where the author inserts a slew of unfortunate, jarring events that leave the reader astonished and speechless, especially if a beloved character dies suddenly with little time to grieve.

In the book Mockingjay, from The Hunger Games Trilogy, the death of the character Finnick Odair shows A Hunger Games Effect in full force, where he dies so suddenly, it’s almost comical.

by Eclipz2 January 28, 2025

The Back Scratcher Effect

When spooning and an unwelcome friend scratcher you’re partners back.

I could feel the back scratcher effect last night ;)

by Will Kirkup June 2, 2020