A phenomenon where an introverted, shy, insecure person starts an unhealthy relationship with an extroverted, promiscuous, outgoing person.
These types of relationships, usually almost impossible to see, are only birthed when one of the parties is at a low point in their lives, and overall tend to happen because of one out of two reasons:
a. The extroverted party utilizes the loner as an easy way to obtain affection or sex, as they know the introvert is vulnerable and affection-starved.
b. The introverted party utilizes the socialite as an easy way to obtain affection or sex, as they know the extrovert is vulnerable and heartbroken.
Regardless, the nature of these relationships is inherently incompatible, incoherent, imbalanced, and manipulative, and thus always ends quickly (or lasts in a forced manner because of one-sided pressure from either of the parties involved).
The name of this phenomenon is named after the city of Saratov, Russia, infamous with surrounding locals for its promiscuous women and nerdy men.
These types of relationships, usually almost impossible to see, are only birthed when one of the parties is at a low point in their lives, and overall tend to happen because of one out of two reasons:
a. The extroverted party utilizes the loner as an easy way to obtain affection or sex, as they know the introvert is vulnerable and affection-starved.
b. The introverted party utilizes the socialite as an easy way to obtain affection or sex, as they know the extrovert is vulnerable and heartbroken.
Regardless, the nature of these relationships is inherently incompatible, incoherent, imbalanced, and manipulative, and thus always ends quickly (or lasts in a forced manner because of one-sided pressure from either of the parties involved).
The name of this phenomenon is named after the city of Saratov, Russia, infamous with surrounding locals for its promiscuous women and nerdy men.
A: "Have you seen that Joe is going out with Brittany? How is that possible? Brittany is so cute and Joe is ugly as sin!"
B: "It's just the Saratov effect, bro. Brittany had broken up with Chad when she took an interest in Joe."
A: "Yeah, they'll probably break up in no time..."
B: "It's just the Saratov effect, bro. Brittany had broken up with Chad when she took an interest in Joe."
A: "Yeah, they'll probably break up in no time..."
by actualsinner December 24, 2023
by Dickinson13 July 03, 2023
A character who appears for a short amount of time, yet leaves a great impact onto the story/characters.
by reposte12 August 07, 2023
When you’ve dealt with so many fuck boys named Ian, that you will swear to never date anyone named Ian again.
He’s really hot, but it’s The Ian Effect. I’m guessing we will just hook up - he’s not marriage material AT ALL.
by UKnowme08 January 11, 2019
When a heterosexual, cisgender male is incorporated into a gender-queer, queer, female friend group burdened with the patriarchal wrongdoings experience by the other members of the friend group despite not being associated with the male majority. For a man to fall under the displacement effect, he can only be incorporated into a singular group.
Andie (she/they): I hate men
Max (they/them): speak your truth Andie!
Matt (he/him): guys I'm right here
Andie (she/they): it's ok Matt, you're part of the displacement effect.
Max (they/them): speak your truth Andie!
Matt (he/him): guys I'm right here
Andie (she/they): it's ok Matt, you're part of the displacement effect.
by hetn’tsrise April 10, 2023
The Coldplay effect is named for the band Coldplay, and is used to describe something that is iconic and respected, but generic and only the favourite thing of a small number of people.
"Spaghetti bolognese is a pretty average meal when you think about it, but so many people enjoy it."
"You could say it's affected by the Coldplay effect."
"You could say it's affected by the Coldplay effect."
by gallifrey_stands June 01, 2021
The unintentional act of driving a student or pupil away from the teachings or advice that you are trying to give them. The more you attempt to mold them, the more they reject your suggestions and move in the opposite direction. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker, the Luke Skywalker Effect, Star Wars, The Force Awakens, Jedi
I try to teach my son about being dependable and listening to his elders, but he is as wild and crazy as a dog in a hub cap factory. You're suffering from the Obi-Wan effect.
by joecoolthefool December 21, 2015