When a piece of media uses a part of their past (an era, setting, etc) in order to gain more positive reactions from its fan-base through nostalgia and familiarity. This reaction stays until the novelty wears off & the fans gets tired of it.
"Billie Piper is the new Doctor Who!"
"Oh my god, when will they stop bringing back old characters? This is just The Green Hill Effect happening again!"
"Oh my god, when will they stop bringing back old characters? This is just The Green Hill Effect happening again!"
by tha_drug June 3, 2025

When an individual is attacked by the establishment, Typically in fraudulent and dishonest ways that ultimately makes that individual more influential and supported. as a figure-head against a corrupt agenda.
Typically originating from the revealing nature of the character attacks being used. as false fraudulent, and otherwise untrue.
Typically originating from the revealing nature of the character attacks being used. as false fraudulent, and otherwise untrue.
by Justice4Allbut1 September 17, 2023

The Wraith Effect is when too many people crashes out at wraith whenever he joins with his transient harmonica
by kirby54 October 10, 2025

The phenomenon where an individual’s natural charm, charisma, and radiant energy irresistibly draw people in, creating widespread admiration, loyalty, and even devotion. Those under the Jacques Effect often form fanbases, friendships, or followings without the person even trying.
We planned a quiet party, but once Maya walked in, the Jacques Effect took over and it turned into a full-on rager.
by TheRealJacques April 26, 2025

Person 1: "Dave is acting strange. He's been really abusive recently."
Person 2: "It's just the Jahseh effect. He's a big fan of X."
Person 2: "It's just the Jahseh effect. He's a big fan of X."
by minecraftgekyumescircumcision March 4, 2019

The Kristian metaphor relates to someone whose reputation (usually lies spread by ex fuck boys) is that of a harlot, and one with an IQ lower than that of Forrest Gump, but is in fact not a harlot and quite intelligent; far more than the average fuck boy believes. Often simple projection but on a larger scale.
"Everyone thinks I'm a dumb slut, but usually the guys I date and it's always THEM who cheat and quite frankly, are as slow as a Windows 98 with 2k songs downloaded by Napster. Why does the Kristian Effect have to curse ME?!?!"
by Flopstar89 July 2, 2023

Felix Waltman is a man of power and money, the effect is that everyone treats him like a god and he gets all the ladies, money and power. People flock to him for answers and he gives for a price.
by Felix Waltman January 28, 2023
