The act of jinxing something so badly it proceeds to happen instantaneously with no warning. Often happening when least expected and/or in discussion.
*two friends in the middle of a race in a racing game*
Friend A: Good luck winning, my car has the best engine.
Friend B: Not if it brakes down.
Friend A: Nah, its the most reliable engine as well.
*Friend A's engine brakes down litteraly 2 seconds later*
Friend B: Well thats the Viner Effect for you.
Friend A: Good luck winning, my car has the best engine.
Friend B: Not if it brakes down.
Friend A: Nah, its the most reliable engine as well.
*Friend A's engine brakes down litteraly 2 seconds later*
Friend B: Well thats the Viner Effect for you.
by k09viner October 20, 2021
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by IVESOLE February 26, 2021
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This is because over the past decade, Gen Z girls have grown up watching the unattainable Magcon boys (Cameron Dallas, Nash Grier, Jack Gilinsky, Shawn Mendes) and will never stop needing to prove to themselves that they can pull the token white boy.
Millenials, see “Chad Michael Murray Effect,” for further context on this phenomenon.
This is because over the past decade, Gen Z girls have grown up watching the unattainable Magcon boys (Cameron Dallas, Nash Grier, Jack Gilinsky, Shawn Mendes) and will never stop needing to prove to themselves that they can pull the token white boy.
Millenials, see “Chad Michael Murray Effect,” for further context on this phenomenon.
by beansella57 August 11, 2024
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The cycle goes like this:
1. “This leader is awful!”
2. “Let’s get someone better.”
3. “Wait, this is worse.”
4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”
5. “We need him back!”
This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.
The cycle goes like this:
1. “This leader is awful!”
2. “Let’s get someone better.”
3. “Wait, this is worse.”
4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”
5. “We need him back!”
This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.
"Some Iraqis missing Saddam is a clear case of The Leader Effect."
"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."
"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."
"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."
"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."
by Minusone July 19, 2025
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This metaphor captures the idea that, while a kaleidoscope offers beautiful and intricate patterns, it can also restrict one’s view to those patterns alone, obscuring the larger, more unified picture. By naming this effect, you highlight the importance of transcending religious exclusivity to embrace a more inclusive understanding of spirituality.
This metaphor captures the idea that, while a kaleidoscope offers beautiful and intricate patterns, it can also restrict one’s view to those patterns alone, obscuring the larger, more unified picture. By naming this effect, you highlight the importance of transcending religious exclusivity to embrace a more inclusive understanding of spirituality.
“Many people experience the kaleidoscope effect, where they see their own religion as the sole path to truth, preventing them from embracing the broader concept of God as Light and Awareness beyond religious boundaries.”
by God=Light+Awareness July 2, 2024
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by Theoriginalsausagefingers November 30, 2021
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After the 19th beer the scooter effect pulled John into a deep slumber in which Jack and Dionne drew pictures all over his body.
by Jason March 8, 2004
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