Causing something to happen by trying to prevent it
Effect named after Baldur from Norse mythology, who was prophesied to die a needless death, which led to Freya placing all kinds of spells on him, making him invulnerable to almost everything
Because of that, other gods tried to see if he’s really invulnerable to anything
As a result Baldur was killed with a mistletoe
Conclusion: By trying to protect Baldur, Freya’s spells were the cause of Baldurs death
Effect named after Baldur from Norse mythology, who was prophesied to die a needless death, which led to Freya placing all kinds of spells on him, making him invulnerable to almost everything
Because of that, other gods tried to see if he’s really invulnerable to anything
As a result Baldur was killed with a mistletoe
Conclusion: By trying to protect Baldur, Freya’s spells were the cause of Baldurs death
by cFlower February 19, 2023
Get the Baldur effect mug.A phenomenon characterized by a significant disruption or distraction caused by the presence or influence of an individual named Emil, resulting in a delay or neglect of important tasks or responsibilities.
The Emil effect finds its roots in colloquial usage, likely originating from personal experiences or anecdotes involving someone named Emil who frequently causes distractions or disruptions in important matters. It has gained popularity as a humorous way to explain instances of lost focus or delayed progress due to a friend or acquaintance named Emil.
Person A: "Hey, have you finished that report for the boss yet?"
Person B: "Oh no, I got hit by the Emil effect yesterday. We ended up talking all night, and I completely forgot about it!"
Person A: "Hey, have you finished that report for the boss yet?"
Person B: "Oh no, I got hit by the Emil effect yesterday. We ended up talking all night, and I completely forgot about it!"
by Undri June 11, 2023
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Get the Jolazo effect mug.A cognitive bias wherein individuals, after identifying clear errors or limitations in AI-generated content within their own area of expertise, nevertheless continue to place undue confidence in the same AI’s output on topics outside their expertise. This phenomenon reflects a selective skepticism: the observed unreliability of AI is compartmentalized rather than generalized, leading to inconsistent trust in the technology.
Jared, a software engineer, noticed that the AI couldn’t correctly format a for-loop in Python. Ten minutes later, he trusted it to draft a legally binding employment contract. Classic Smith-Sauer AI Amnesia Effect.
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Get the Yuri Effect mug.A phenomenon when the world seems to work against you and your harmless actions end up backfiring. Like when you point out something cool and underrated, and suddenly everyone notices it—prices go up, it sells out, or it changes in a way that ruins it for you. You didn’t mean to cause the hype, but now you regret ever saying anything.
You post about a cheap, overlooked collectible—now it’s trendy and triple the price. Classic Fah Effect.
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"Yeah I've been hanging out with him for a few weeks and everything has been good but he randomly ghosted me."
"He did the same thing to me. You got hit with The Ivan Effect."
"He did the same thing to me. You got hit with The Ivan Effect."
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