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The 'Money for nothing' effect

If the hit song 'Money for nothing' by prolific rock group Dire Straits is played at a function, event or gathering, guests are required to shotgun a beverage before the intro of the song concludes. If no cans are available, guests must finish the remainder of their current drink in a timely manner.
The 'Money for nothing' effect
noun
1. A Phenomenon caused when the song 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits is played at a gathering and results in guests finishing their beverage and/or shotgunning a full can of beverage.

Example:
*intro of Money for Nothing plays in the background at a function*
GUEST 1: "oh shit, it's the Money for Nothing Effect."
GUEST 2: *Pierces a fresh tin of lager with a car key and prepares to shotgun the beverage*
GUEST 1: "Make sure to wait for the guitar riff to come in!"
by Downtempo Dan August 23, 2023
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The Naikq Effect

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Martha Stewart effect

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When a popular figure, celebrity, or even President of the United States, is criminally charged -

resulting in

an instant VALIDATION and IDENTIFCATION

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the criminal charges didn't hurt trump, they helped him..by reaching a brand new demographic of voters.. we are seeing the Martha Stewart effect in action.
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The Vincharles Effect

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Sabaton Effect

A strong sense of patriotism one attains by listening to music from or about a country whom they usually have no association with.
Person 1: "Dude, I felt like a patriotic French guy when I was listening to The First Soldier."

Person 2: "yup, that's the Sabaton Effect for you."
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Kanye Effect

When one listens to Kanye West too much and develops a pleasure for saying outrageous or out-of-pocket things.
Don't listen to that dude, he has the Kanye Effect. He listened to Yeezus once and now he has no filter.
by yedolf September 6, 2023
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