Rockstar Effect

When the public consciousness recognizes or makes references to a retired brand or object, despite being removed.

Seeing the new design for Chuck E. Cheese is unreal, I don’t even remember seeing this version. I’m so used to the 2000’s design. Must be the Rockstar Effect.

by AntiqueAncestry May 26, 2025

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fah effect

A phenomenon when the world seems to work against you and your harmless actions end up backfiring. Like when you point out something cool and underrated, and suddenly everyone notices it—prices go up, it sells out, or it changes in a way that ruins it for you. You didn’t mean to cause the hype, but now you regret ever saying anything.

You post about a cheap, overlooked collectible—now it’s trendy and triple the price. Classic Fah Effect.

by pinewoodforest May 27, 2025

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fah effect

When the world seems to work against you and your harmless actions end up backfiring. Like when you point out something cool and underrated, and suddenly everyone notices and prices go up or things changes in a way that ruins it for you. You didn’t mean to cause the hype, but now you regret it.

Did not expect that little shout out to cause the fah effect.

by lahceris May 28, 2025

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Abigail Effect

A phenomenon where flashing lights in public spaces—such as streetlamps, traffic signals, or neon signs—malfunction in an erratic or eerie manner, often without a clear cause. Named after the girl who first decided to document the pattern and brought attention to its strange consistency.

"The lights outside the old train station kept flickering all night. Total Abigail Effect."

by Hubiy2k May 28, 2025

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