A specific situation where a person wants something but does another thing that prevents them from getting the previously stated something.
Person 1: STOP WORKING ON CYBERPUNK 2077, WE WANT THE GAME NOW!!!
Person 1: this game is too buggy, I wanted a better game
Person 2: looks like you’ve got a bad case of The 2077 Effect
Person 1: I’m sorry the fucking what?
Person 1: this game is too buggy, I wanted a better game
Person 2: looks like you’ve got a bad case of The 2077 Effect
Person 1: I’m sorry the fucking what?
by sp3ctr April 30, 2021
Get the The 2077 Effectmug. An effect which occurs when one is anticipating an upcoming game. The need becomes so great that other games become dull and boring in comparison. In more serious cases it can affect the viewing of television programmes, making them seem less interesting as well. In the most severe cases it can affect the viewing of pornography in the same way.
The hype effect is kicking in. Nothing is fun anymore. Not Netflix, not even Pokémon. I can't go on like this.
by C10e2 July 31, 2016
Get the Hype Effectmug. 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 1, 2021
Get the The Coldplay effectmug. When you've been trying and trying to complete a minor task, but failing every time and once you come close to finishing it or you actually finished it, you start retrying it again out of habit.
Person A gets close to finishing, but fails
Person A: NOOO, I WAS SO CLOSE!!
Person B: The Sisyphus Effect has taken another victim, honest skill issue.
Person A: fuck you
Person A: NOOO, I WAS SO CLOSE!!
Person B: The Sisyphus Effect has taken another victim, honest skill issue.
Person A: fuck you
by QKKorri :P February 18, 2024
Get the The Sisyphus Effectmug. n. the principle by which any man automatically achieves a high state of attractiveness when clothed in a white shirt, preferably a button down.
by taleasoldastime September 6, 2013
Get the white shirt effectmug. The "Wilshaw Effect" is a term coined to describe the cumulative and adverse impact on cognitive function, morale, and decision-making resulting from prolonged exposure and proximity to the phenomenon known as the "Wilshaw."
Similar to radiation exposure, this effect is particularly potent in hot, arid, sandy regions. Suspected to also negatively influence intangible aspects such as Peace, Love, and Happiness, the Wilshaw Effect necessitates individuals to distance themselves indefinitely from the source of the Wilshaw in order to mitigate its deleterious consequences. The only recognized remedy for the Wilshaw Effect is the removal of oneself from the prevailing influence, acknowledging its potential long-term consequences on various aspects of well-being.
Similar to radiation exposure, this effect is particularly potent in hot, arid, sandy regions. Suspected to also negatively influence intangible aspects such as Peace, Love, and Happiness, the Wilshaw Effect necessitates individuals to distance themselves indefinitely from the source of the Wilshaw in order to mitigate its deleterious consequences. The only recognized remedy for the Wilshaw Effect is the removal of oneself from the prevailing influence, acknowledging its potential long-term consequences on various aspects of well-being.
Mike: "Goddamnit, what happened to this place!!! It's barely functioning and people keep leaving. This project is falling apart!"
Steve: "I believe that's the Wilshaw Effect. We could do something about it but then the project wouldn't be ohhhh so fucking profitable."
Steve: "I believe that's the Wilshaw Effect. We could do something about it but then the project wouldn't be ohhhh so fucking profitable."
by Barbudan Donkey February 1, 2024
Get the Wilshaw Effectmug. Going to your mates house for a few too many, passing out then waking up at 4:15 in the morning, realising you have to get up for work at 6 and going home. Skulling back half a litre of milk and having a tactical nap before work.
Usually not speaking from experience or anything.
Usually not speaking from experience or anything.
by WackyBacky May 20, 2018
Get the The Commodore Effectmug.