The effect where pre-COVID era felt like a mere dream (or a trailer for our current life), as we're now 4 years into post-COVID era (as of 2026)
Ever since the pandemic, my memories from before COVID-19 pandemic feel like a distant memory, almost like a dream; I guess I’m experiencing that pre-COVID dream effect.
by Emotional Cruiser November 3, 2025
Get the pre-COVID dream effect mug.In psychology, the Ovsiankina effect describes the innate human urge to finish tasks previously initiated. This tendency to resume an interrupted action is especially prevalent when the action hasn't yet been achieved. The effect is named after Maria Ovsiankina, who conducted research on this behavior.
I couldn't focus on my new project because every time I got interrupted, I felt this strong Ovsiankina effect pulling me back to finish what I had started yesterday.
by Emotional Cruiser November 4, 2025
Get the Ovsiankina effect mug.In psychology, the Zeigarnik effect (named after Lithuanian-Soviet psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik) postulates that people remember unfinished or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks. In Gestalt psychology, the Zeigarnik effect has been used to demonstrate the general presence of Gestalt phenomena: not just appearing as perceptual effects, but also present in cognition.
The Zeigarnik effect should not be confused with the Ovsiankina effect, an urge to complete tasks previously initiated. Maria Ovsiankina, a colleague of Zeigarnik, investigated the effect of task interruption on the tendency to resume the task at the next opportunity.
The Zeigarnik effect should not be confused with the Ovsiankina effect, an urge to complete tasks previously initiated. Maria Ovsiankina, a colleague of Zeigarnik, investigated the effect of task interruption on the tendency to resume the task at the next opportunity.
I can't stop thinking about that unfinished novel; it's like the Zeigarnik effect is haunting me, making it impossible to focus on anything else until I get back to it.
by Emotional Cruiser November 4, 2025
Get the Zeigarnik effect mug.A term used to describe the hyper-realistic look of video content that can occur due to high frame rates or certain video processing settings, making everything appear overly smooth and artificial—similar to the visual style of daytime soap operas. This effect can detract from the intended cinematic experience.
I recently picked up all five seasons of The Twilight Zone on Blu-ray. It had been remastered in HD producing a crystal clear and perfect picture, but it was too clean. It was noticeable the show was filmed on a set and at times gave a 'soap opera effect'.
by Emotional Cruiser November 5, 2025
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After announcing their next-gen gaming console too early, the company experienced the Osborne effect, as sales of their current model plummeted and fans lost interest.
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑ r.i ɪˌfɛkt/
1. The involuntary act of smiling so hard that one’s jaw pops, typically caused by overwhelming joy, affection, or attraction.
2. (informal) The emotional reaction brought on by someone whose presence or message triggers an uncontrollable grin.
Origin: Coined humorously to describe a smile so powerful it becomes physically audible; named after Kari, the person capable of inducing such reactions.
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑ r.i ɪˌfɛkt/
1. The involuntary act of smiling so hard that one’s jaw pops, typically caused by overwhelming joy, affection, or attraction.
2. (informal) The emotional reaction brought on by someone whose presence or message triggers an uncontrollable grin.
Origin: Coined humorously to describe a smile so powerful it becomes physically audible; named after Kari, the person capable of inducing such reactions.
Example: “He’s got a bad case of the Kari Effect again — must’ve seen her post.”
Example: “Every time she texted me, I got the Kari Effect — my smile literally made my jaw pop.”
Example: “Every time she texted me, I got the Kari Effect — my smile literally made my jaw pop.”
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/ˈā-sahl ə-ˈfekt/
(noun)
1. The sudden rise in laughter, happiness, and overall iconic energy that occurs when someone named Asal is present.
• Triggered by her beauty, hilarious jokes, and unmatched charisma.
• Known to cure boredom, bad moods, and awkward silence.
2. A scientifically unexplainable phenomenon in which serotonin levels skyrocket purely due to Asal existing in the same area.
/ˈā-sahl ə-ˈfekt/
(noun)
1. The sudden rise in laughter, happiness, and overall iconic energy that occurs when someone named Asal is present.
• Triggered by her beauty, hilarious jokes, and unmatched charisma.
• Known to cure boredom, bad moods, and awkward silence.
2. A scientifically unexplainable phenomenon in which serotonin levels skyrocket purely due to Asal existing in the same area.
“We were all bored, but then Asal showed up and everyone started laughing. Classic Asal
Effect"
The Asal Effect shows that asal is undeniably cool and underrated
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The Asal Effect shows that asal is undeniably cool and underrated
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