A fallacy in which one recalls a movie or TV show from childhood thinking it was amazing, but upon rewatching it is actually terrible.
Named after the 1994 movie “North”.
Named after the 1994 movie “North”.
Adam experienced The North Effect when he rewatched “North” starring Elijah Wood. After rewatching it as an adult, Adam experienced severe disappointment after realizing the movie was in fact - fucking terrible.
by Atom1cMerlee February 13, 2022
Get the The North 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. Letting younger women fuck with your mind. This leads to irrational spending behavior and a general disconnect with normal events.
Look at that shit! Our boy has a severe case of the LN Effect. He is spending money like he was Gates and barely appears to look alive.
by alaskancruncherfan07 March 3, 2007
Get the LN Effectmug. The phenomenon of a particular champion on the other team getting extremely fed and carrying their team, then having the same champion in your next game be a feeder for your team.
dat xerath went 21/0/616 cuz my tem did knotz buy MR but den i queued wit john then we went 1/23/1, i just got john effected
by XJohn601 December 26, 2011
Get the John 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 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. When your buddie orders a calzone delivered to your house and then you order one within an hour causing the calzone effect to take place
by Green420ray June 6, 2016
Get the calzone effectmug.