The New Coach Effect

The positive effect a new coach has on his football team, immediately following his appointment.

A football team appoint a new coach after a run of poor form where the previous coach has either been sacked or has resigned from his position.

The mere change of coach is enough to turn the teams fortunes around, instantly. This is known as the new coach effect.

by The A-League Show November 27, 2012

Phoenix-effect

The feeling of rejuvenation that comes with a hair-cut or shave, coined from the myth associated with a phoenix ability to combust and raise from its ashes.

To feel the phoenix-effect after shaving.

by jumbluto September 14, 2012

The Justin Beiber Effect

When a song or other business extension is used by Justin Beiber, and subsequently ruins it.

Justin Beiber announces Dubstep track, therefore, ruining most dub step for some people, subsequently 'The Justin Beiber Effect'

by Jsee December 13, 2012

The Carpenter Effect

When a person or persons find themselves inexplicably drawn either a trilby, glasses a scarf or all of the above. This person will then want to molest everything that moves. A known symptom of the Carpenter effect also includes blaring classical music from hidden speakers around your body, some may also find themselves compelled to provide a 'tuneful' accompaniment. They will look a bit silly.

"Did you see Taylor Momsen the other day?"
"Yeah she was suffering from 'The Carpenter Effect'!"

by DuckmanThesecond August 18, 2013

Pauso Effect

The Pauso Effect, a term derived from Marco Pausini´s discovery of a mathematical theory based on singular value decomposition and subsequent euphoria, describes the extreme happiness or ¨high¨ feeling after having performed superbly at work. This phenomenon is easily observable, with symptoms including smiling, making jokes, desire to have fun, and a general sense of high spirits.

¨Bro, you´re in such a good mood today! What´s goin´ on?¨
¨Pauso Effect, bro! I finally signed a deal with a huge client!¨
¨Way to go dude, let´s go get a drink!¨
¨Or maybe 5!¨

by Rulrangers August 27, 2013

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

white shirt effect

n. the principle by which any man automatically achieves a high state of attractiveness when clothed in a white shirt, preferably a button down.

see examples of the white shirt effect at whiteshirteffect.tumblr.com

by taleasoldastime September 6, 2013