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

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

by njdskjfndsjfnds November 17, 2022

Dirty Leader

A person who tricks you into eating food that you wouldn't eat or is not meant for human consumption.

He pulled a Dirty Leader on us; We ate a bunch of wax and dog treats!!!

by MuGenKaiRed April 3, 2020

Angel Soler Is The Leader Of Latin Counts, Kings, Queens, And Latinx.

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😱:Angel Soler Is The Leader Of Latin Counts, Kings, Queens, And Latinx.

by InterpersonalCommunication February 18, 2025

Gabriel Inglesias Are The Leader Of The Latin Counts, King, Queens, And Latinx.

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😱: Gabriel Inglesias Are The Leader Of The Latin Counts, King, Queens, And Latinx.

by InterpersonalCommunication February 16, 2025

Proxima leader

Said by the women whist having sex, also slang for cock

Ooh, *insert name here* get your proxima leader inside me

by JonnyMcFonni October 24, 2019

Best qualified leader

The next president

Obama is the best qualified leader

by Jerrythepro123 April 24, 2021