The Ostrich Effect

A decrease in a research study participant's baseline Reaction Time (RT) and increase in general cognitive processing speed and capacity that is due to the participant's engagement and practice in video gaming.

The decrease in population level mean RT as compared to 50 years ago may be due in part to the Ostrich Effect!

by Team Ostrich TRP June 28, 2019

Tuesday effect

The effect of one being absent, from a place of usual attendance, for a long period of time. It is not imperative for the day to be a Tuesday, any day would have be of valid use.

-Hey why where you absent yesterday?
-You know I don't come on Wednesdays
-Right, the tuesday effect!

by Coni Ristansone December 18, 2019

ronnie effect

The Ronnie effect a guy called Ronnie dates you and make you angry and defensive untill your end the relationship and you become nice and engaging

Amy's been affected by the Ronnie effect she become so rude

by I’M RIBZ December 11, 2024

the Obi-Wan effect

The unintentional act of driving a student or pupil away from the teachings or advice that you are trying to give them. The more you attempt to mold them, the more they reject your suggestions and move in the opposite direction. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker, the Luke Skywalker Effect, Star Wars, The Force Awakens, Jedi

I try to teach my son about being dependable and listening to his elders, but he is as wild and crazy as a dog in a hub cap factory. You're suffering from the Obi-Wan effect.

by joecoolthefool March 31, 2016

The Gardner Effect

The phenomenon in which certain men will come to the defense of a woman simply because of her gender, while others renounce them. Often occurs in male-dominated group chats when a female is added. This effect causes discord among all parties involved.

The Splatoon-based group chat "Sprayze" was struck with the Gardner Effect when Amelia joined.

by XenoPixel April 4, 2022

Sleepy Joe Effect

The sleepy joe effect is a byproduct of being near a "sleepy joe", someone who is so incompetent at life, that after more than 10 minutes, their utter dementia riddled state eventually melts away your own IQ to below freezing temperature, usually becomes apparent when using technology.

Based orange: "you gave me the sleepy joe effect you boomer"
Sleepy-joe in a confused state: "what"
Yemen destroyer 2008: "can you two shut up"

by President Enjoyer May 14, 2023

Brandon Effect

Every image of a specific person looks different.

"See look, it's the Brandon Effect. He looks slightly different now in this picture."

by Bwatt130 June 30, 2021