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Ferrari effect

Brand loyalty, regardless of quality differences. Buying a potentially inferior product for reasons other than suitability for a particular purpose, such as for personal image or self-esteem.

May not necessarily apply to Ferrari, since they are often sold as status symbols as well as higher performing vehicles.
"Near the end of those four years, once people don't think Radeon is worse than nVidia, that's when the Ferrari effect would matter. But it doesn't matter if people think badly of your brand." - Moore's Law Is Dead
by 5eraphim77 September 18, 2022
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The Bouressa Effect

The theory that the Bouressa family is behind, or causing bad karma to any person or idea for no reason other than their personal gain
Man, I'm telling you, for the past year, I've just felt like The Bouressa Effect has taken over my life and has been the reason for all my misfortune.
by TwitchyKnight January 8, 2017
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The Nina effect

When someone thinks they're tall but they're not.
Wow the Nina effect really got to Alice, she thinks she's the tallest here even though she's the shortest
by natsukashi April 14, 2021
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Dunning-Kruger Effect

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Inject disinfectant under the skin? That’s the Dunning-Kruger effect for ya.
by Frederick Yeo November 15, 2023
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Stupid effect

The stupid effect is when cute online couples break up. For example, david and liza(their ship name is stupid hence the name of this effect) or Lauren and Alex.
I hope Matt and stef don’t suffer from the stupid effect!

Or I hope (insert cute online couple here) doesn’t suffer from the stupid effect!
by PunkishImmortal October 1, 2018
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The Catnip Effect

The Catnip Effect is a type of mind altering effect that can cause the brain to start hallucinating and start grunting randomly. It also supposedly gives your eyes to see the world in a 1970s themed spiral color art. I don’t know why. Don’t ask questions.
Look Marie! John is in the middle of the Catnip Effect!
by LunaticUrban July 15, 2023
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liking effect

When someone only likes your post if you like theirs and will only comment if you comment. Basically, you get what you give.
“Bro Judy finally just liked my post!”
“It’s the liking effect. She only likes your post if you like hers”
by Keirla April 23, 2023
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