Often used as a sales term to describe how to motivate a potential buyer to buy based on what other people are doing. Also referred to as "Keeping up with the Jones's."
Salesperson: "I just came from Mr. Jones and he liked my product so much he bought three." This is an example of the Jones Effect.
by jay-b-c May 18, 2009
Get the jones effectmug. by spike l April 12, 2008
Get the Mass Effectmug. The chrysalis effect is the result of working hard on securing new personal and professional development skills while quarantined/self-isolating/WFH. Enough time has passed since seeing others that your new persona is the new normal.
The chrysalis effect has resulted in others subtly perceiving him/her differently than they did before.
by julietis April 2, 2020
Get the chrysalis effectmug. Turns you into a flaming liberal.
Watching Fox TV with my dad for the day had the fox effect on me. I have always considered myself slightly conservative but after the fox effect took hold I am practically a commie.,
by byline November 14, 2013
Get the fox effectmug. The usage of Lovecraftian (q.v. H P Lovecraft) references during internet discussion or debate.
It does not indicate loss during internet debate, as does Godwin's Law (q.v.) but it does indicate that the discussion has moved to the point where it is ripe for ongoing mockery
It does not indicate loss during internet debate, as does Godwin's Law (q.v.) but it does indicate that the discussion has moved to the point where it is ripe for ongoing mockery
The thread was subtly won with the Arkam Effect when his comment carried overtones of eeriness and alien logic.
The Arkham Effect was in blatant use when she wrote "bugger me, you're Great Cthulhu's grumpy, uglier brother, aren't you?"
The Arkham Effect can include a form of double entendre like "I can tell the from your reasoning that you're a deep one".
The Arkham Effect was in blatant use when she wrote "bugger me, you're Great Cthulhu's grumpy, uglier brother, aren't you?"
The Arkham Effect can include a form of double entendre like "I can tell the from your reasoning that you're a deep one".
by Evil Countess September 16, 2013
Get the Arkham Effectmug. That feeling you get while taking the Uber back from the function and realize you blew money just to take multiple Ls
Guy 1: yo why is guy 2 crying
Guy 3: the Uber effect kicked in
Guy 2: (crying) I pregamed for no game. I got zero play
Guy 3: the Uber effect kicked in
Guy 2: (crying) I pregamed for no game. I got zero play
by JimmyCooks69 September 10, 2022
Get the Uber Effectmug. The DDR Effect adj.: a member of the male gender doing something thought to be totally 'uncool' in absolutely no attempt to get female attention, but yet attracting the eyes of every female in the room. Doing something your 'mates' would laugh and mock you for, but the female gender find quite 'adorable' or 'sweet' and therefore think of you as a sensitive guy and potential suitor.
those kids that are like massively awesome at ddr are the main inspiration for the ddr effect or guys that take their little siblings to a movie to get them out of their parent's hair for a while potray aspects of the ddr effect LOL. guys should totally try this. it's a total chick magnet :P
by Girllllllllll January 6, 2008
Get the the ddr effectmug.