The Ian Effect

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
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The displacement effect

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.
by hetn’tsrise April 10, 2023
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The Coldplay effect

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."
by gallifrey_stands June 01, 2021
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Teague Effect

The aftermath of a heart rate zone 2 exercise in which loud chanting and hand symbols will elevate the exercise to a rigorous heart rate zone 5 in which the body will start to perspire in excess. Teague Effect can only be experienced in settings in which two or more individuals are present.
Brian experienced a strong Teague Effect following his stationary bike exercise.
by mommysmilk June 09, 2023
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Wingardian Effect

Reducing a character to either a brute blinded by rage and/or a plot device.
"In his rush to evolve himself, Godzilla unfortunately succumbed to the Wingardian effect of being reduced to a blind-raging brute."
by RandomOne3333 September 04, 2024
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Zoro effect

When removing a woman’s bra and/or thong, you use a zigzag/Zoro Z pattern when pulling the fabric away from the breasts or butt
Charles used the zoro effect to remove Nancy’s panties and bra exposing her tight buttocks and firm breasts
by WormforFish May 25, 2021
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The Shyamalan Effect

The feeling of disgust after climax when watching porn. Dubbed "The Shyamalan Effect" because, like M. Knight Shyamalan's movies, masturbation has a mediocre twist ending that makes you question why you wasted time on it.
Some Guy: Yo y'know that feeling when you splooge and like immediately feel gross?

Me, an Intellectual: Ahhh yes.. The Shyamalan Effect.
by exoheck July 15, 2018
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