A perception that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Life for many people and corporations became dull and uneventful. Leading to people believing the years before 2020 were the most eventful and impactful. While also leading many to prefer life before the pandemic hit and the nostalgia people get from apps and memories.
"The 2020 effect really made corporations become simpler and drier."
"The 2020 effect ruined the world. I wish I could go back to the old times."
"The 2020 effect ruined the world. I wish I could go back to the old times."
by Indubiousness July 13, 2025
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Czwarta effects here: I don't know
Me: Tell me, or I will expose you
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Czwarta effects here: I don't know
Me: Tell me, or I will expose you
*no response)
Me: IDI NAHUI SUKA-
by PhoneGuyYT July 14, 2025
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When a certain piece of media gets vastly popular on online communities, which then later in the years. That piece of media quality would later be downgraded which causes online communities to poke fun at that media even though it used to be very popular
When a certain piece of media gets vastly popular on online communities, which then later in the years. That piece of media quality would later be downgraded which causes online communities to poke fun at that media even though it used to be very popular
by Selixir July 14, 2025
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Person 2: Yep that’s all. Sounds like you’re experiencing The Turbo Effect!
Person 2: Yep that’s all. Sounds like you’re experiencing The Turbo Effect!
by Michael Michael Cera July 15, 2025
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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
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
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At the party, I couldn’t help but notice the iPhone effect; everyone flocked to the girl with the latest iPhone, while the Android users stood awkwardly in the corner.
by Emotional Cruiser July 18, 2025
Get the iPhone effect mug.A political and psychological phenomenon where people hate a leader, vote or fight to remove them, then later start wishing they were back in charge — usually after experiencing disappointment with their replacement.
The cycle goes like this:
1. “This leader is awful!”
2. “Let’s get someone better.”
3. “Wait, this is worse.”
4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”
5. “We need him back!”
This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.
The cycle goes like this:
1. “This leader is awful!”
2. “Let’s get someone better.”
3. “Wait, this is worse.”
4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”
5. “We need him back!”
This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.
"Some Iraqis missing Saddam is a clear case of The Leader Effect."
"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."
"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."
"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."
"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."
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