online disinhibition effect

A psychological phenomenon where people act less restrained online than they would in person, leading to a range of behaviors from increased honesty and passion to negative actions like cyberbullying

The online disinhibition effect made him feel bold enough to share his deepest thoughts, but it also led to some regrettable comments that hurt others.

by Emotional Cruiser September 21, 2025

The Pyro Effect

Also called the 'Domino'-effect. Originates from the famous historian Lord Pyro the 42nd. He would have one of his frequently-seen periods of rage, and this feeling would stick to others. Happened a lot during wars and outings. He would later assault his team-mates, with only one type of weapon, which has spawned the term "One-item".

A: Great, my character just died. I don't want to play anymore.
B: Careful of The Pyro effect now.

by Sgt.M.Vladimirov December 15, 2010

Kappa Chungus-effect

The Kappa Chungus effect describes the spontaneous increase in humor intensity when self-aware absurdism and sarcastic meta-irony resonate within a digital community

It looks like that i'm a victim of the Kappa Chungus-effect

by Paul Middelkoop October 20, 2025

Wingardian Effect

Reducing a character to either a brute blinded by rage and/or a plot device.

"In his rush to evolve himself, Godzilla unfortunately succumbed to the Wingardian effect of being reduced to a blind-raging brute."

by RandomOne3333 September 4, 2024

Fortasse effect

The use of using Latin words mistakably in English conversations

Dave: do you think the ravens can win a Super Bowl?
Jake: fortasse

Dave: what?
Jake: oh sorry that was just the fortasse effect

by Ajausbwv February 4, 2022

Wang Effect

The Wang Effect occurs when being in close proximity with a member of the Wang Clan. Mutated radio rays radiate off the person and into your brain. Everybody in the same room as this person becomes noticeably dumber. People on the same planet as this person will also experience severe depression and migraines. The Wang Effect is recognized as a class 6 chemical weapon by 146 countries and is banned by the Geneva convention.

Please notify the police immediately if you experience the Wang Effect as a dangerous member of the Wang clan may be nearby.

by @therealjonathan February 6, 2020

The Ralph Little Effect

When an ugly (but rich / famous) man gets together with a stunning girl that he could never ordinarily get if he were not rich or famous

I could never get a hot girl like her unless I was rich or famous, I need the Ralph Little Effect!

by DaGuy001 July 6, 2011