The Ed Sheeran Effect

When an average looking guy picks up a guitar and mesmerizes every girl in the room.

Me: oh boy i’ve fallen victim to the Ed Sheeran Effect

Friend: But he’s so unattractive!

by anonymous September 20, 2023

Blue Ed Sheeran

Blue Ed Sheeran is a meme on Reddit where someone named Alex is talking about how they are traumatized from their photo of Ed Sheeran getting corrupted and turning blue. Then, someone who's account was named Blue Ed Sheeran texted "Hello", and made Alex's trauma worse.

To this day, I am traumatized by Blue Ed Sheeran.

by AKidFromCarmen January 29, 2026

slam the steering wheel

Derived from the Indonesian idiom "banting setir," this slang term means to change one's profession or career. Often used when someone decides to pivot dramatically in their work life, embracing a new path or direction.

After years in finance, Jake decided to slam the steering wheel and pursue his passion for filmmaking.

by Emotional Cruiser August 13, 2025

keep your hands on the steering wheel

A phrase meaning, " despite all the surprises that life may throw at you, don't despair or lose hope"

Keep your hands on the steering wheel; you can always pull the roasted chestnuts out of the fire.

by Crazy Uncle Dimma April 6, 2017

keep your hands on the steering wheel

A phrase meaning ".despite all the surprises life may throw at you, there's still hope"

Keep your hands on the steering wheel; you may still pull the roasted chestnuts out of the fire.

by Crazy Uncle Dimma April 7, 2017