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The leader effect

A political and psychological phenomenon where people hate a leader, vote or fight to remove them, then later start wishing they were back in charge — usually after experiencing disappointment with their replacement.

The cycle goes like this:

1. “This leader is awful!”

2. “Let’s get someone better.”

3. “Wait, this is worse.”

4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”

5. “We need him back!”

This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.
"Some Iraqis missing Saddam is a clear case of The Leader Effect."

"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."

"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."
by Minusone July 19, 2025
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Potato Corner Leader

I AM THE POTATO CORNER LEADER, I CONTROL ALL POTATO CORNER FRIES AND SPREADS MY RELIGION OF POTATO CORNER
ONLY I AM THE POTATO CORNER LEADER
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Mother Leader

Mother Leader, also known as Blingqueen from Endless Online

Mother to all and loves even the most difficult ones.
by BlingQueen May 28, 2017
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4th gen entertainment leaders

Treasure are really truly amazing funny members that can lead this gen entertainment, it's just enough to see one episode of TREASURE MAP to realize that they are indeed variety kings
Omg did you saw this week's T-MAP? It's so funny I already watched it four times

Yes! I saw it already, sports day was incredible. Treasure seems to be 4th gen entertainment leaders, they just make everything so interesting that so you can't stop watching
by Ahgase 7 for 7 August 8, 2021
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Raven Team Leader

Fortnite skin that gooners are going bananas for, released in season OG
Friend 1: Did you see that Raven Team Leader edit
Friend 2: I've GYATT to see it
Friend 3: Why am i friends with you?
by lokbot April 3, 2024
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Fire Monke Supreme Leader

hey its me Dominick the fire monke supreme leader yeah thats me
everyone stop being pussys and bow down to the Fire Monke Supreme leader
by Fire Monke Supreme Leader February 25, 2021
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