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Forefaran effect

The phenomenon that something which was previously working correctly, suddenly does not work correctly when one tries to demonstrate the operation to others.
"The inventor Zuse was occasionally helped by this good fortune when, contrary to expectations, devices ran without any errors during important demonstrations, and he freely admits that this "inverse forefaran effect" has often helped him." (Der Computer — Mein Lebenswerk, by Springer-Verlag)
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Early humor effect

The act of putting major adult innuendos and adult humor in a children’s show to the point where children growing up knowing more than just only stereotypical kiddie stuff.

Shows like the American animated TV series, Spongebob Squarepants, have this kind of humor.
The early humor effect is so amazing I wish all modern shows today had it than just gross fart jokes and potty humor which isn’t really funny.
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the tattoo effect

Where Someone Who Has A Tattoo Makes Them Very Sexy
by Celiah March 9, 2017
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Grant Richie effect

When a Grant Richie gets pissed off and shreds the other person apart with words leaving the other person hopeless and suicidal
Nick shouldn't piss Grant off, nick is gonna experience the Grant Richie effect.
by Gigi3283 May 21, 2018
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quarantine effect

The effect that affects 9/10 people. It's when people are easily attracted to others after not interacting with others of the opposite sex for a long time.
Jimmy realized after 2 weeks of dating that he didn't really like Bianca but it was the rather the effects of the quarantine effect
by jimmynolikebianca August 8, 2020
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pho-effect

When you’re sick with a sinus infection and eat spicy pho to clear your sinuses. As a result of your spicy-ass pho, you feel better and your face stops trying to drain all the time.
Lorraine: I’m gonna eat this pho so I can have the “pho-effect”.

John: Careful, it doesn’t last long and then your back to feeling like garbage.

Lorraine: It’s worth it
by Princess Lorraine September 27, 2018
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The Ghettodela Effect

When someone becomes so ghetto they post things on Facebook or social media that no one needs to know
Bailey: how can someone post that on their facebook
Elliott: it’s the ghettodela effect dude
by Ettmisi March 23, 2021
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