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Primos effect

The phenomenon where a creative work designed to represent and/or celebrate a minority is hated by said minority for being stereotypical and degrading.

This effect is named after the Disney Channel animated series "Primos", which got a great deal of backlash for containing negative stereotypes and incorrect Spanish.

The opposite is the Speedy Gonzales effect, named after Speedy Gonzales, the Looney Tunes character who is both criticized for being a Mexican stereotype, and beloved for being a heroic, quick-witted, and lovable cultural icon by Latin-Americans.
In June 2017, the city of Philadelphia adopted a Pride Flag with additional black and brown stripes on top, intended to represent people of color. However, this flag and its further redesigns gathered backlash for being uninclusive, including from LGBT people of color. This is an example of the Primos effect.
by the riverside January 26, 2024
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Turbulent Tree Effect

Turbulent Tree Effect (noun): A branch phenomenon of the Chaos Theory in which a system that is influenced by many factors produces random yet organized and fundamental patterns that are irregular and branching, resembling the shape of a tree or a fractal of chaotic properties.
From the veins of rivers that took decades to form, the root-like patterns of a lightning strike and the mayhem of turbulent smoke rising from a flame all inhibit the properties of the Turbulent Tree Effect.

Like fractals, the effect is a fundamental observations of the universe that seem random and unorganized. But these patterns are a result of harmonious entropy that makes nature stunning.
by 1m1m0 January 27, 2024
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The Sebbly Effect

when you ask your dear friend sebbly to play fortnite/valorant 4 different times an get ditched even after she promised.
The Sebbly Effect is defined as follows:
Ian: "Hey Sebbly wanna play something for my birthday?"
Sebbly: "I Promise I will make time to play with you!"
*Hours pass by*
Sebbly: "you guys are ignorant piece's of shit and I hate playing with you. I don't care you made a slideshow to show how much you guys enjoy my company, you two make me hate life and make it worse."
by IanGravy January 27, 2024
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Ryboo Effect

The feeling of butterflies, instant happiness and weakness that only a Ryan can cause 😮 💨🦋🥰
He send her a selfie to activate the Ryboo Effect and make his gf all happy after a bad day 🩷
by lilhippo21 January 28, 2024
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Lukerton effect

The lukerton effect has been around for centuries being adopted by new Lukes and getting stronger each generation it is passed onto. We are in the strongest era yet. We have been able to witness the Lukerton effect fully with all of its power and might.
The lukerton effect has caused a leak in my pants. They are now completely soaked.
by ilovelukerton January 31, 2024
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Wilshaw Effect

The "Wilshaw Effect" is a term coined to describe the cumulative and adverse impact on cognitive function, morale, and decision-making resulting from prolonged exposure and proximity to the phenomenon known as the "Wilshaw."

Similar to radiation exposure, this effect is particularly potent in hot, arid, sandy regions. Suspected to also negatively influence intangible aspects such as Peace, Love, and Happiness, the Wilshaw Effect necessitates individuals to distance themselves indefinitely from the source of the Wilshaw in order to mitigate its deleterious consequences. The only recognized remedy for the Wilshaw Effect is the removal of oneself from the prevailing influence, acknowledging its potential long-term consequences on various aspects of well-being.
Mike: "Goddamnit, what happened to this place?! It's barely functioning and people keep leaving. This project is falling apart!"
Steve: "I believe that's the Wilshaw Effect. We could do something about it but then the project wouldn't be ohhhh so fucking profitable."
by Barbudan Donkey February 1, 2024
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Wilshaw Effect

The "Wilshaw Effect" is a term coined to describe the cumulative and adverse impact on cognitive function, morale, and decision-making resulting from prolonged exposure and proximity to the phenomenon known as the "Wilshaw."

Similar to radiation exposure, this effect is particularly potent in hot, arid, sandy regions. Suspected to also negatively influence intangible aspects such as Peace, Love, and Happiness, the Wilshaw Effect necessitates individuals to distance themselves indefinitely from the source of the Wilshaw in order to mitigate its deleterious consequences. The only recognized remedy for the Wilshaw Effect is the removal of oneself from the prevailing influence, acknowledging its potential long-term consequences on various aspects of well-being.
Mike: "Goddamnit, what happened to this place!!! It's barely functioning and people keep leaving. This project is falling apart!"
Steve: "I believe that's the Wilshaw Effect. We could do something about it but then the project wouldn't be ohhhh so fucking profitable."
by Barbudan Donkey February 1, 2024
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