The phenomenon where children are more accepting of new screen time limits imposed by parents during significant periods such as New Year, birthdays, the start of the school year, or Ramadan, compared to normal days like a busy Wednesday.
It's like the screen time resolution effect kicks in every January; the kids are totally on board with the new limits, but try it during a hectic Wednesday, and it’s a whole different story!
by Emotional Cruiser September 22, 2025
Get the screen time resolution effect mug."The Reid Effect" (n.): A phenomenon observed in storytelling where a character, despite facing challenges and often deliberate mistreatment by writers or other characters, garners a devoted and enthusiastic fan following. Named after the character Dr. Spencer Reid from the television series "Criminal Minds," who consistently faced hardships and adversity yet remained beloved by viewers.
1. "The Reid Effect" describes that awesome moment in a TV show or book when a character who's been through the wringer gets so much love from fans. Think of the genius Dr. Spencer Reid from "Criminal Minds"—no matter what the writers threw at him, fans couldn't get enough!
2. "The Reid Effect" is like when a character becomes an instant hit with fans, even if the writers didn't plan it. It's that cool factor that makes you root for them, despite all the drama they go through in the story.
3. Ever notice how some characters just steal the show, even if they're not the main focus? That's "The Reid Effect" in action—a character that starts as a sidekick but ends up being everyone's favorite.
4. When a TV show or movie drops a big twist and suddenly everyone's obsessed with a character, that's "The Reid Effect" kicking in. Fans just can't get enough of them, and they become the talk of the town.
5. You know you've experienced "The Reid Effect" when you find yourself cheering for a character who's been put through the ringer by the writers. It's that undeniable charm that makes you want to see more of them on screen.
2. "The Reid Effect" is like when a character becomes an instant hit with fans, even if the writers didn't plan it. It's that cool factor that makes you root for them, despite all the drama they go through in the story.
3. Ever notice how some characters just steal the show, even if they're not the main focus? That's "The Reid Effect" in action—a character that starts as a sidekick but ends up being everyone's favorite.
4. When a TV show or movie drops a big twist and suddenly everyone's obsessed with a character, that's "The Reid Effect" kicking in. Fans just can't get enough of them, and they become the talk of the town.
5. You know you've experienced "The Reid Effect" when you find yourself cheering for a character who's been put through the ringer by the writers. It's that undeniable charm that makes you want to see more of them on screen.
by 精神病 February 22, 2024
Get the The Reid Effect mug.When something is recommended to you repeatedly, so much so that it puts you off said thing forever.
Man, I never ended up watching that movie due to the basketball diary effect - it was recommended to me so many times, I just started rewatching Party of Five.
by martypartyparty April 26, 2021
Get the The basketball diary effect mug.This term refers to the lived experiences of most Exoticals (whether Dark-Skinned, Brown-Skinned, or Light-Skinned);
'Exoticals' attract admiration, but they also stir up envy/jealousy in others, whatever room they walk into;
The effects of a pretty, wealthy, talented, or successful 'Exotical' person;
The impact or influence that an 'Exotical' person has on another person, a group of people, or an entire nation;
When societal changes are made due to an 'Exotical' person's presence;
When an 'Exotical' exerts his or her privilege(s).
'Exoticals' attract admiration, but they also stir up envy/jealousy in others, whatever room they walk into;
The effects of a pretty, wealthy, talented, or successful 'Exotical' person;
The impact or influence that an 'Exotical' person has on another person, a group of people, or an entire nation;
When societal changes are made due to an 'Exotical' person's presence;
When an 'Exotical' exerts his or her privilege(s).
When people say stuff like:
1) "That person is only successful because of their looks..."
2) "Nothing was implemented until *Anna with the Curly Hair* joined our team/department!"
3) "She must have used her *exotic features* to get people to like her..."
4) "He only gets all the chicks because he has *green eyes*…"
5) "No one knows how they do it. It's magic...it's 'The Exotical Effect'!"
Scenarios:
1) When an 'Exotical' person does something, everybody else now wants to do it.
2) Exoticals making things more desirable...
3) All of a sudden there are now copycats and imitators that want to be like the 'Exotical' or even be the 'Exotical'...
Here are some Celebrity Examples of Exoticals who embody 'The Exotical Effect':
1. Naomi Campbell
2. Bernice Burgos
3. Kenya Moore
4. Meghan Markle
5. Beyoncé
6. Amara La Negra
7. Tracee Ellis Ross
8. Diana Ross
9. Janet Jackson
10. Jesse Williams
11. Tyson Beckford
12. Colin Kaepernick
13. Sir Lewis Hamilton
14. Barrack Obama
15. Will Smith
1) "That person is only successful because of their looks..."
2) "Nothing was implemented until *Anna with the Curly Hair* joined our team/department!"
3) "She must have used her *exotic features* to get people to like her..."
4) "He only gets all the chicks because he has *green eyes*…"
5) "No one knows how they do it. It's magic...it's 'The Exotical Effect'!"
Scenarios:
1) When an 'Exotical' person does something, everybody else now wants to do it.
2) Exoticals making things more desirable...
3) All of a sudden there are now copycats and imitators that want to be like the 'Exotical' or even be the 'Exotical'...
Here are some Celebrity Examples of Exoticals who embody 'The Exotical Effect':
1. Naomi Campbell
2. Bernice Burgos
3. Kenya Moore
4. Meghan Markle
5. Beyoncé
6. Amara La Negra
7. Tracee Ellis Ross
8. Diana Ross
9. Janet Jackson
10. Jesse Williams
11. Tyson Beckford
12. Colin Kaepernick
13. Sir Lewis Hamilton
14. Barrack Obama
15. Will Smith
by Aamich September 28, 2024
Get the The Exotical Effect mug.When playing on Clark's account for the first time, you will always lose the first few games and perform horribly no matter how skilled you are.
Dang, I hopped on Clark's account and even though he's 1600sr and I'm 3500sr, I still got rolled by some Silvers. It must be the Clark Effect.
by BennyBunnyBoo July 11, 2019
Get the The Clark Effect mug.Occurring when biological men identifying as transgender women dominate female athletics; refers to Andy Kaufman defeating female wrestlers in the 1970s as part of his comedic act.
When transgender women (biological men) join female athletic teams and deprive women of their right to compete fairly with other biological women, that's the Kaufman Effect.
by scharky August 6, 2019
Get the Kaufman Effect mug.Refers to the constant aging of computers and smart phones. The Phone or Computer starts off as a Giant...and one by one apps and new programs and new demands are placed upon it. Soon that former "Technological Giant" is tied to the ground and nearly useless as if by hundreds of busy little Lilliputian apps and demands threading it into submission.
My i-phone seemed so powerful 2 years ago. Now with so many apps, photos and new demands put upon it it seems like those Lilliputian's that were able to tie down the Giant Gulliver with thousands of tiny threads... and so the Lilliput effect can reach even to our cell phones and computers.
by RJ Miller June 10, 2017
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