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The leader effect

A political and psychological phenomenon where people hate a leader, vote or fight to remove them, then later start wishing they were back in charge — usually after experiencing disappointment with their replacement.

The cycle goes like this:

1. “This leader is awful!”

2. “Let’s get someone better.”

3. “Wait, this is worse.”

4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”

5. “We need him back!”

This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.
"Some Iraqis missing Saddam is a clear case of The Leader Effect."

"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."

"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."
by Minusone July 19, 2025
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Calm Effect

The Calm Effect is when something unexpected happens due to an outstanding individual, calm
The Calm Effect led to a drastic increase in a server’s popularity
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Lumity Effect

Lumity is an effect in a relationship where the "sunshine" character and the "moon" character switch personalities while spending time together. This effect can be in a romantic manner or a platonic manner.

Lumity is a famous ship/couple in the tv series The Owl House. The main character, Luz, is very happy and optimistic making her the "Sunshine" character, and her girlfriend, Amity, who is angry and grumpy making her the "moon" character. As the show progresses into season 3 their personalities have changed, the main character being grumpy while her girlfriend is happy.
-Elle and Joel have changed personalities.
-Yeah, they are experiencing the Lumity Effect.
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The Zaun effect

When you are so hungover but need to get clean so you just chunder in the shower
Man I was so wasted last night I totally has the Zaun effect this morning.... But it was necessary
by Calmate June 28, 2024
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Clausewitz Effect

Extreme tiredness and fatigueness caused by playing videogames (such as Hearts of Iron IV and Stellaris) designed in the Clausewitz Engine.
Yesterday I experienced hallucinations and was extremely tired. I think i've got the Clausewitz Effect.
by AHELLOA April 7, 2023
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The Wooshtershyre Effect

When you learn or see something new and then start seeing or hearing it everywhere
I learnt a new word and then everyone started saying it.

That’s The Wooshtershyre Effect.
by Zinyak1503 March 31, 2019
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The Rodriguez Effect

Not caring what critics say of your creative work because you know your work is good and you like it and that's all that matters. Inspired by Robert Rodriguez's film and television career: he wrote and directed The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl which was panned by critics, but the quirks and general weird vibes that defined the film are what sets it apart from other children's films and are the reason we're still talking about it.

(In 2020, Rodriguez directed The Tragedy, the 14th episode of The Mandalorian, which was met with critical acclaim and regarded by many as the best episode of the series. Do with that what you will.)
I was sad when my professor said my design wasn't successful during review, but then The Rodriguez Effect kicked in and I felt better instantly because I love my design and I know I'm already a legend.
by EarlySaturday February 22, 2021
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