Magnus effect

Performance anxiety arising while holding a winning position against #1 chess player Magnus Carlsen, often leading to throwing the game despite having had a winning position.

He was 2 pawns up and still managed to lose. The Magnus effect is real.
I hide the opponent's name so I don't get the Magnus effect.
When playing the tournament, focus on the pieces, not the player. Dont let the Magnus effet get ya

by AleksKiryan July 16, 2025

The roar effect

The roar effect is when little monsters (lady gaga fans) still act bitter and mean towards katy perry ans her fans because back in 2013. Roar by katy perry was a huge success globally while applause by gaga was mediocre. The comparison was harsh on gaga and her fans.

Oh don't reply to his mean tweet. It's just the roar effect that hurt him.

by Katycat143 September 7, 2025

The DC effect

When you have been in a high position so long (usually a senator in DC) that you forget what it's like to be a common citizen, and think you're better than those "peasants." Forgetting you once were one.

Senator John Jones just passed a law that harms farmers even though he was one!

It's the DC effect, do not re-elect him.

by Amazo-Scorpio November 16, 2022

Edgecomb Effect

when I male makes a pitiful and laughable attempt at shooting his shot with a female and fails miserably.

He is so bad at picking up girls people noticed the Edgecomb effect

by EdgecombEffected July 14, 2021

Lacy Effect

thinking someones fat then seeing them from a few years ago and realizing how much fatter they used to be

wow you show the lacy effect

by johnapork August 19, 2025

The Small Effect

Being in an enclosed location for a prolonged amount of time causing time to go by seemingly at high speeds without realizing it...

Sorry I'm late bro, The Small Effect man

by Tigga86 May 24, 2018

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