When a film contains a number of good scenes which are almost immediately followed by scenes of a far lesser quality, causing the film to slowly move downhill until there's no hope in sight. The downhill effect was made popular by Raymond Walter back in 1988 with his film "Blue Code."
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" really suffered from the downhill effect unlike the much superior film "Me and You and Everyone We Know."
by Gray's Guy November 1, 2013
Get the Downhill effectmug. When you date somebody named Tommy your hair becomes greasier and your face becomes spottier, in addiciton you could become more hated by people in your school. This lasts during the relationship to 2 months after the break up,
by graceyhatesu January 7, 2024
Get the The Tommy Effectmug. The angel effect manifest itself in particular social situations, mostly during a discussion or an argument in which multiple people are involved. Imagine you're having a heated discussion with a person (they're insulting you or something) and a friend steps in to defend your side. You, instead of thanking your friend, start to insult him back for no apparent reason. This is the angel effect.
Person 1: Yo bro how much cream have you used in this pasta, it's awful.
Friend: Nah, it's nice I enjoyed it
You (referring to the friend): shut up!! You can't even cook.
Person 1: Guys I just witnessed the angel effect
Friend: Nah, it's nice I enjoyed it
You (referring to the friend): shut up!! You can't even cook.
Person 1: Guys I just witnessed the angel effect
by antomina December 20, 2021
Get the The Angel 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. The phenomenon where iPhone users are perceived as more attractive than Android users or those without any smartphone, often tied to social status and branding.
At the party, I couldn’t help but notice the iPhone effect; everyone flocked to the girl with the latest iPhone, while the Android users stood awkwardly in the corner.
by Emotional Cruiser July 18, 2025
Get the iPhone effectmug.