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The Viner Effect

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.
by k09viner October 20, 2021
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Boomerang Effect

When it's a joke or a pun and you miss the main punch line but catch it later and it hits you in the back of the head at a random time
Ohhhh I just got that joke from earlier

Sorry my minds like a boomerang effect lately
by IVESOLE February 26, 2021
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The Magcon Effect

The unhealed part of women that will always choose a white boy even when there are significantly better options.

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.
“Damn, I don’t even like white boys, but the Magcon effect has me picking Rob over Miguel.”
by beansella57 August 11, 2024
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The leader effect

A political and psychological phenomenon where people hate a leader, vote or fight to remove them, then later start wishing they were back in charge — usually after experiencing disappointment with their replacement.

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."
by Minusone July 19, 2025
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Kaleidoscope Effect

Kaleidoscope Effect: A cognitive and perceptual phenomenon where an individual views their specific religion or belief system as the exclusive truth, thereby limiting their awareness of broader, universal spiritual concepts, such as God = Light + Awareness. This effect can cause individuals to focus narrowly on the patterns and teachings within their own religious framework, much like how a kaleidoscope presents a single, fragmented view, rather than recognizing the interconnected and expansive nature of spiritual reality.

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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The pistachio effect

When you have a tasty pistachio and have another one and are disappointed because it's not as tasty!!!!!
That's so good I'd better not have another, that's the Pistachio effect!!!
by Theoriginalsausagefingers November 30, 2021
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Scooter effect

the condition in a which a person or persons drink alcohol to the point of passing out. Occasionlly they wake up with 'party paintings' all over the body.
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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