Misused Autopilot Effect

This effect happens when consumers of a product (such as DAIN App or especially Telsa Autopilot) incorrectly uses a product, and unknowingly damages the reputation of certain software or products. The most notable case is Telsa's autopilot, where people are negligent and recklessly drive and get into accidents, damaging the reputation and credibility of those consumer products from news outlets reporting on these incidents.

James: "Ugh, another case of the misused autopilot effect! I wish people would start paying more attention while driving!"
Adam: "Yeah, isn't negligent driving, like, illegal?
James: "It is. It really is."

by Jamespolation April 29, 2021

The 2077 Effect

A specific situation where a person wants something but does another thing that prevents them from getting the previously stated something.

Person 1: STOP WORKING ON CYBERPUNK 2077, WE WANT THE GAME NOW!!!

Person 1: this game is too buggy, I wanted a better game

Person 2: looks like you’ve got a bad case of The 2077 Effect

Person 1: I’m sorry the fucking what?

by sp3ctr April 30, 2021

mashed potato ice cream cone effect

The "mashed potato ice cream cone effect" is a surprise feeling (often negative) when you eat or bite into one thing thinking it's something else that looks similar

I poured myself some salsa to have with my tortilla chips. It wasn't until the first chip that I realized it was spaghetti sauce in a salsa jar. I quickly learned the meaning of the mashed potato ice cream cone effect

by cranioDan11 May 2, 2021

The YuB effect

When a popular youtuber interacts with a smaller youtuber, then the smaller youtuber gets popular (terrible explanation).

I can't think of anything (The YuB effect)

by EFFECT MAKER May 10, 2021

Zynga effect

The Zynga effect can refer to the effect of making a player an addict of a game. This is achieved by applying game theory, that is, using calculated methods of structuring the activities and rewards to induce feelings of satisfaction and urgency in the player.

Employers and educators alike have taken notice of the success of games like Farmville and Mafia Wars, and are searching for ways to incorporate the Zynga effect to improve motivation and morale.

by bigolshappy October 22, 2012

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