The effect caused by an artificial and arbitrarily imposed wait on an action you're waiting for a human to process even though it could and should be completely and totally fucking automated in 2021. The human in question at the end of the waiting period will literally pick up a clipboard or look at some excel sheet and click process on some 90s looking terminal program to make whatever you're waiting for happen and ultimately relieve you of the agony. Named after the Futurama storyline of them unfreezing people after x amount of years have passed from their death.
- Hey Marge, that international wire transfer you were waiting for has finally came through after 20 days, must have been a mess to process for them.
- Nah, I think we're just unknowing victims of the futurama effect.
- Nah, I think we're just unknowing victims of the futurama effect.
by nordurljosahvida December 23, 2021
Get the Futurama effectmug. refers to a perceived increase in athletic performance resulting from the synchronization of mental focus, physical readiness, and environmental factors, leading to a state of peak performance beyond normal expectations
The sudden surge in the athlete's performance can be attributed to the elusive Schlungus Mungus Effect, which seemed to heighten their focus and physical capabilities during the crucial match.
by Dr. Ignatius P. Bungleton PHd April 20, 2024
Get the schlungus mungus effectmug. The effect where anyone learns about or becomes friends with Ariana Greenblatt they turn into a chill baddie with style. No one knows why this happens, but its spreading to teenage girls all over the internet.
Random fan: "Yo, have you seen Madi Filpowicz's new TikTok? She looks so different."
Smart fan: "Nah, its just the Ariana Greenblatt effect."
Smart fan: "Nah, its just the Ariana Greenblatt effect."
by supardupar December 29, 2023
Get the ariana greenblatt effectmug. When a overweight male or woman wears an untucked oversized shirt. Occurs when the shirt hangs over the belly due to beer or in a rare occasion, cookies.
The opposite of the dun-lop effect which is when one's belly dun-lops over their belt.This can also be interpreted as being linked to the tire brand name "dunlop," as in rare occasions, the fat creates a tire-like illusion around the middle.
The opposite of the dun-lop effect which is when one's belly dun-lops over their belt.This can also be interpreted as being linked to the tire brand name "dunlop," as in rare occasions, the fat creates a tire-like illusion around the middle.
by Jeffsk December 26, 2008
Get the The Blouse Effectmug. Person 1: He's cute but he looks 12
Person 2: Actually he's 23
Person 1: But he looks younger
Person 2: That's the Thomas Brodie-Sangster effect, Thomas is 31 but he looks 12.
Person 2: Actually he's 23
Person 1: But he looks younger
Person 2: That's the Thomas Brodie-Sangster effect, Thomas is 31 but he looks 12.
by liitlewomen November 23, 2021
Get the The Thomas Brodie-Sangster Effectmug. "this movie has a cats effect"
"Oh dang i just watched Oldboy remake and i had a cats effect"
"Hmm is it me who suffers cats effect or the movie??"
"Oh dang i just watched Oldboy remake and i had a cats effect"
"Hmm is it me who suffers cats effect or the movie??"
by sersh'stea June 22, 2021
Get the Cats Effectmug. by Dannymcnasty69420 March 12, 2014
Get the tax effectmug.