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The Emil effect

A phenomenon characterized by a significant disruption or distraction caused by the presence or influence of an individual named Emil, resulting in a delay or neglect of important tasks or responsibilities.
The Emil effect finds its roots in colloquial usage, likely originating from personal experiences or anecdotes involving someone named Emil who frequently causes distractions or disruptions in important matters. It has gained popularity as a humorous way to explain instances of lost focus or delayed progress due to a friend or acquaintance named Emil.

Person A: "Hey, have you finished that report for the boss yet?"
Person B: "Oh no, I got hit by the Emil effect yesterday. We ended up talking all night, and I completely forgot about it!"
by Undri June 11, 2023
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The toby effect

When you feel better after talking with a friend who understands you.
I was feeling worried, so I talked to my friend and the toby effect kicked in.
by Erin Lee October 18, 2023
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The Hunger Games Effect

An effect often seen in books of the dystopian genre where the author inserts a slew of unfortunate, jarring events that leave the reader astonished and speechless, especially if a beloved character dies suddenly with little time to grieve.
In the book Mockingjay, from The Hunger Games Trilogy, the death of the character Finnick Odair shows The Hunger Games Effect in full force, where he dies so suddenly, it’s almost comical.
by Eclipz2 January 28, 2025
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Yuri effect

Yuri effect when one group becomes lesbian in anime or manga more lesbian couples start popping up
The yuri effect is happening we now got an anime full of lesbian couples
by HokuClan May 20, 2024
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The Meghan Effect

By advertising, promoting, and/or wearing low inventory merchandise, an illusion is manufactured to deceive investors & customers into supporting a failing celebrity brand. This illusion is meant to deceive consumers into believing that "sold out" equates to popular & profitable.
Meghan Markle borrowed & modeled low inventory fashions and out of season designer clothing. Her "friends" purchased the remaining stock therefore causing the scarce inventory to quickly "sell out" which created The Meghan Effect.
by GRITS Gal September 3, 2025
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The bread pudding effect

When you make a recipe for your friends or family that turns out a bit *too* good. They then associate you with said recipe and insistently demand that you make it for them at as many special occasions as possible. It can become very annoying very quickly.

Named after a dessert called bread pudding, praised for its simplicity and incredible flavor.
1: "UUGHHH! I hate the bread pudding effect!"
2: "Uh... what?"
1: "I made some bread pudding for my sister's birthday party last week. It turned out incredibly well, but now it's all she ever talks about with me! She keeps asking me to make more of it for her and asking me to bring some to more events and... ugh, it's so annoying."
2: "Bread pudding is indeed really quite nice! Ya know... you could probably persuade her to pay you for more of it in the future."
1: "That-- ...that's not a bad idea, actually. Hm!"
by Inlovewithabsol December 23, 2023
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loquacious effect

When your team is trash talking in voice chat and you have a lead and you end up losing the game.
by JohnnyUwUChan November 17, 2020
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