Nigel Farage spreading disinformation was one of the main causes of the U.K. riots in 2024. A prime example of the cunterfly effect.
by DopeyStats August 8, 2024

an strategic and assertive way of dating where you don’t ask girls out but you assume they’ve already agreed to go out with you.
also stating facts about someone but is really just guessing
the girl will feel like she’s chasing you
also stating facts about someone but is really just guessing
the girl will feel like she’s chasing you
average guy
beta: “w-would you like to go get dinner some time?”
girl: “eww no thanks bye”
the sapio effect
chad: “we’re going out for drinks this saturday, thanks for clearing out your schedule w the fam”
girl: “y-yes, of course! no problem haha!”
beta: “w-would you like to go get dinner some time?”
girl: “eww no thanks bye”
the sapio effect
chad: “we’re going out for drinks this saturday, thanks for clearing out your schedule w the fam”
girl: “y-yes, of course! no problem haha!”
by averageguy1234 December 19, 2023

A strange feeling of discomfort and agony that occurs when a piece of media (be it a song, a movie, a videogame, a book, etc.) that you are extremely fond of which was once relatively unknown to the general public suddenly becomes extremely mainstream via social media or some other means of publicity, thus kinda ruining the personal connection you had made with that piece of media.
*End of Beginning by Djo plays quietly in the background from a small Bluetooth speaker*
"Man, I used to really like Napoleon Dynamite but then everyone started quoting it all the time."
'Same here man, that's a classic case of The Djo Effect.'
"Man, I used to really like Napoleon Dynamite but then everyone started quoting it all the time."
'Same here man, that's a classic case of The Djo Effect.'
by Ginrephiced E-file May 2, 2024

A phenomenon where firing high caliber rounds into ballistics gel from a close range causes the gun's fireball to be sucked into the resulting hole, causing the ballistics gel to briefly flash white.
by iamnottheboss April 30, 2025

When someone states that he has no clue of what he/she is doing, but accomplishes it with flying colours.
Derp: “He said he didn’t write a word for the exam paper, but it says he got an A+ in the results sheet”
Derper: “Wow he used the Shanuka effect on you.”
Derper: “Wow he used the Shanuka effect on you.”
by nowty May 14, 2023

When Taylor Swift's lyrics and brand take root in your day-to-day life intentionally or unintentionally.
by CourtBenj September 10, 2021

Person 1: Is this everyone? It feels like we’re missing someone.
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
