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the Knabenbauer effect

having it all, but doing bad things to get something bad and losing it all.
ProJared is the reason why it's called "the Knabenbauer effect".
by bruhmentiusmomentius May 11, 2019
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Lafazan Effect

When protections for protected classes, including historically discriminated communities, are afforded to historically privileged groups. For instance, Blacks are prosecuted more often for hate crimes than are Whites, when Blacks were intended to be protected against hate crimes. Background: New York Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan introduced a bill that identifies county police as a protected class. Such a bill will have the effect of prosecuting those demanding reforms and changes in a historically biased police force.
Looks like Terryl is getting prosecuted for hate crimes because he called his attacker "white" while defending himself - he's getting the full Lafazan Effect.
by Laura Curran August 5, 2021
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Girdeen Effect

The art of not showering for weeks and then going into a tiny room and letting your putrid smell absorb into every cloth in its vicinity. Some say it smells quite similar to a rotten chimichanga!
My Bosef suffered from yet another day of experiencing the Girdeen Effect. Bless his soul.
by NugLordMutt March 9, 2024
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pipi effect

When pipi enters the chat and everything goes extra wild 😳
I was gone 2 hours how is there 770+ messages?!?
- It's the pipi effect
by gabeywolfo May 12, 2024
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Ferrari effect

Brand loyalty, regardless of quality differences. Buying a potentially inferior product for reasons other than suitability for a particular purpose, such as for personal image or self-esteem.

May not necessarily apply to Ferrari, since they are often sold as status symbols as well as higher performing vehicles.
"Near the end of those four years, once people don't think Radeon is worse than nVidia, that's when the Ferrari effect would matter. But it doesn't matter if people think badly of your brand." - Moore's Law Is Dead
by 5eraphim77 September 18, 2022
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Delphine Effect

A surrealist feeling of profound and utter confusion that roots in the inhabitude of seeing someone or something in a certain setting.
After buying a dog, I experienced the Delphine Effect and, therefore, gave it back.
by croissant777 July 15, 2021
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Downing-Kruger Effect

The Downing-Kruger effect is like the Dunning-Kruger effect, but specifically exhibited by people with Down Syndrome. It may be more apparent than usual due to the “stubborn” personality type commonly associated with DS.
My roommate kept nagging me a lot by saying I needed to take NyQuil, even though I actually had pinkeye and it wouldn’t have helped any. I know he thinks he’s caring for me, but he really doesn’t understand what he’s talking about. It’s not his fault though; he has Down Syndrome, so this is just the Downing-Kruger effect in action.
by Unstable Sub-Genius February 12, 2024
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