The Stockfish Effect

When another engine is so strong you feel compelled to clone it and pretend it is yours

Both Norman and Houdart fell under the Stockfish Effect, releasing Stockfish copies around the same time

by FatFake2 March 8, 2021

hollywood effect

when movies change people’s perceptions of certain things, or make people believe what is, in fact, not true

i used to think jocks were all stupid, but i guess that was just the hollywood effect

by ughitsamelia December 14, 2020

The River Effect

When one individual within a team or group speaks first during a presentation, however during their speaking they cover all of the notes which were meant to be covered by the group as a whole. This generally renders the rest of the group in a awkward and unpleasant situation of not having any information to contribute to the discussion.

River, Dave, and Alex are all presenting a project on elephants. They have a 2 page summary of notes.
River is the first to speak, and in his brief time speaking he covers all 2 pages of notes. This leaves the rest of the group with nothing to say.

This is "The River Effect" , everyone else in the group is stuck awkwardly stumbling for things to say or contribute.

by InterpersonalParadox October 5, 2018

The Silvana Effect

"The Silvana Effect" describes a peculiar occurrence where spelling abilities seem to plummet whenever a reference to Silvana is made or when encountering her presence. This phenomenon, though anecdotal and not scientifically proven, suggests a quirky correlation between encountering Silvana and a sudden decline in spelling proficiency. Whether it's due to a psychological association, distraction, or simply a coincidence, individuals experiencing "The Silvana Effect" may find themselves making spelling errors they wouldn't typically make. While the exact mechanisms behind this phenomenon remain unclear, it serves as a curious reminder of the mysterious ways our minds can sometimes operate.

Person 1: “im si hifh roght npw i fwwl likw silvsnq”
Person 2: “oh no jts the silvana effect”

by tooxic March 30, 2024

The Springtrap Effect

The act of being unable to die and coming back to life, even after you get sent to hell.

Person 1: So... the question is... how do you always come back?
Afton 2: The Springtrap Effect.

by Themaninthe_rabbit_suit December 18, 2023

Mac Effect

The mac effect is an inexplicable phenomenon. It is when you become what you oh so desired.

Tf you know about THE mac effect.

by maceffector1 January 21, 2023

The Unnatural Beauty Effect

When something is concealed or enhanced for a short period, like makeup or a tan, the natural state seems worse by comparison. Worse than it would seem if not concealed.

The Unnatural Beauty Effect made their natural face less desirable.

by TheMustardMusketeer November 12, 2023