When permission to be racist is granted to the public by somebody famous who says some racist shit (often claiming later it was a “joke - wink wink”) and then hate crimes/hate speech go up against the same ethnic group that was targeted by that famous person. Especially pronounced when other public figures publicly agree with the racist remarks or refuse to publicly criticize them. A statistically significant effect that’s been documented as beginning during Trump’s presidential campaign, and continuing through his presidency and post presidency.
“Wow, the membership in white supremacist groups and far right hate groups went up like 400% between 2015 and 2020”
“Yup, that’s the Trump effect. He’s their best recruiter. By all means, let’s elect him again in 2024!”
“Yup, that’s the Trump effect. He’s their best recruiter. By all means, let’s elect him again in 2024!”
by Lyannawolfgirl October 24, 2022
Get the Trump effectmug. 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 a guy from a group of friends who are still virgins has sex for the first time, and feels superior because of it.
"Travis finally got some action last weekend"
"Yeah he'll brag, because of the 'Highest in the room' effect"
"Yeah he'll brag, because of the 'Highest in the room' effect"
by xXAssMuncherXx February 25, 2025
Get the 'Highest in the room' effectmug. Going to your mates house for a few too many, passing out then waking up at 4:15 in the morning, realising you have to get up for work at 6 and going home. Skulling back half a litre of milk and having a tactical nap before work.
Usually not speaking from experience or anything.
Usually not speaking from experience or anything.
by WackyBacky May 20, 2018
Get the The Commodore Effectmug. by lilkitten11211 July 4, 2023
Get the The SoundCloud 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 ranbir effect is when someone is gay and really fucking zesty created by ranbir because he is gay and zesty
by gay monkey March 27, 2024
Get the the ranbir effectmug.