The Noxo effect

After ruining the hype in a 100 mile radius of Noxo, he will verbally abuse you

“Aye why you look sad”
“Got hit with the Noxo effect”

by Bueger October 28, 2020

The Spalding effect

The Spalding effect is that of a coworker on another coworker, one inspiring the other to stop working and leave their job as soon as possible. The individual embodying ‘the spalding effect’ could be described as a bad influence.

‘The Spalding effect was evident amongst the senior members in his new workplace.’

by Verbatim37 September 2, 2025

Ferrari effect

Brand loyalty, regardless of quality differences. Buying a potentially inferior product for reasons other than suitability for a particular purpose, such as for personal image or self-esteem.

May not necessarily apply to Ferrari, since they are often sold as status symbols as well as higher performing vehicles.

"Near the end of those four years, once people don't think Radeon is worse than nVidia, that's when the Ferrari effect would matter. But it doesn't matter if people think badly of your brand." - Moore's Law Is Dead

by 5eraphim77 September 18, 2022

The Doppler effect

It's when a fast vehicule passes by and goes like 'nyoooooooooom'

Random guy at Nascar race - "Yo dude these cars go really fast!"
Car - "Nyyyyooooooooooomm..."
Random guy - "You hear that? That's the Doppler effect."

by YeetusUrbandicus November 25, 2019

The "Elliott S." Effect

This effect is defined as going through a great change during puberty where you switch personalities very slowly due to popularity or personal problems. EX: a really nice guy that has a small friend group turns into a hoe that hits on 3 girls each week and is popular.

Josh got taken over by The "Elliott S." Effect and he seems to have moved away from his old friend group and moved to being popular. He probably has like 3 stds

by dtgyat March 6, 2025

The Nina effect

When someone thinks they're tall but they're not.

Wow the Nina effect really got to Alice, she thinks she's the tallest here even though she's the shortest

by natsukashi April 14, 2021

frappuccino effect

The frappuccino effect is the effect where house prices in a neighbourhood increase due to the arrival of a Starbucks.

Thanks to the frappuccino effect my house increased in value just as I wanted to sell it, so I made bank son.

by Psychomaniac66 March 19, 2021