This phenomenon refers to the heightened desire and attraction towards something that is prohibited or restricted. This phenomenon, also known as the Streisand Effect, is driven by the impulse to engage in forbidden actions, leading to increased interest and curiosity. For example, a ban on a movie can generate more interest than if the movie were widely available.
The Caligula effect was in full swing when the school banned that controversial book, making everyone want to read it even more.
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The online disinhibition effect made him feel bold enough to share his deepest thoughts, but it also led to some regrettable comments that hurt others.
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It's like the screen time resolution effect kicks in every January; the kids are totally on board with the new limits, but try it during a hectic Wednesday, and it’s a whole different story!
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Charlie Kirk's Memorial caused a Grindr outage because there were too many people connecting at the same time; Charlie Kirk Effect in full swing.
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After "AADC: Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?" became a hit, the AADC effect kicked in, and suddenly every new release was another teen romance trying to capture the same magic!
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