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The Harrison Ford Effect

A common phenomenon where a person's most famous artwork, video, movie role, or other creation/appearance in media is incidentally their least favorite, and the person in question inevitably grows to hate said work as it becomes the sole thing they are known for.

The term is named after actor Harrison Ford, who has famously expressed his distaste for the Star Wars franchise after decades of only ever being seen as "the guy who played Han Solo."
A: "John setting his YouTube video to 'private' is just another case of the Harrison Ford effect. He's ready to move on from it."
B: "But it had over a million views!"
A: "That doesn't mean he enjoys hearing about it all the time."
by TSwany August 10, 2022
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Vsauce effect

When a video looks like it was created recently from the viewers perspective when compared to other media of present time but was actually produced with a larger time difference between it and the present. This is usually measured in the timescale of years. This is likely due to the specific area of discussion and the videos background which is used as our point of reference for determining its spot in the past not having a time specific aspect. These time specific examples we use involve trends such as fashion in relation to clothing and furniture which change often or trends in a media context which are included in the discussion involving an event occuring is their present time. In this case also the technology in cameras plays a role as from 2010 onwards camera quality improvements are not noticeable as we have reached a quality that exceeds the human eyes image quality. All these factors result in this effect as there is no telltale signs of the vidoes released date.
Wow, this video doesn't feel 10 years old, the Vsauce effect is trippy
by Scott Falkirk December 12, 2023
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Misused Autopilot Effect

This effect happens when consumers of a product (such as DAIN App or especially Telsa Autopilot) incorrectly uses a product, and unknowingly damages the reputation of certain software or products. The most notable case is Telsa's autopilot, where people are negligent and recklessly drive and get into accidents, damaging the reputation and credibility of those consumer products from news outlets reporting on these incidents.
James: "Ugh, another case of the misused autopilot effect! I wish people would start paying more attention while driving!"
Adam: "Yeah, isn't negligent driving, like, illegal?
James: "It is. It really is."
by Jamespolation April 29, 2021
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the blue bee effect

when your brain fabricates a memory that was never real.
- i swear i saw a blue bee when i was a kid
- those don't exist here. you're experincing the blue bee effect
by Jjwjsjehwkje April 19, 2019
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Nicduz Flux Effect

The Nicduz flux effect is the "generational lock-in" needed for gainful employment as an overstressed chemical engineering student as demonstrated by Nicholas Duzmal during his sophomore year in college. Simply put it is the amount of energy needed over a short time, to qualify for gainful employment in the industry.
"you hear that Matt got a job with a 2.0 gpa?"

"He spent the last month locking in."
"Damn Nicduz flux effect."
by Logen9 November 11, 2025
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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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Gucci Mane Effect

When a popular rapper is released from jail, and all of the other rappers want to make a song with him
Bro, I can't wait 'til Meek Mill gets released from jail. He will totally have the Gucci Mane Effect.
by smoking hot man May 25, 2018
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