A perception that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Life for many people and corporations became dull and uneventful. Leading to people believing the years before 2020 were the most eventful and impactful. While also leading many to prefer life before the pandemic hit and the nostalgia people get from apps and memories.
"The 2020 effect really made corporations become simpler and drier."
"The 2020 effect ruined the world. I wish I could go back to the old times."
"The 2020 effect ruined the world. I wish I could go back to the old times."
by Indubiousness July 13, 2025
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When a certain piece of media gets vastly popular on online communities, which then later in the years. That piece of media quality would later be downgraded which causes online communities to poke fun at that media even though it used to be very popular
When a certain piece of media gets vastly popular on online communities, which then later in the years. That piece of media quality would later be downgraded which causes online communities to poke fun at that media even though it used to be very popular
by Selixir July 14, 2025
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Person 1: Is this everyone? It feels like we’re missing someone.
Person 2: Yep that’s all. Sounds like you’re experiencing The Turbo Effect!
Person 2: Yep that’s all. Sounds like you’re experiencing The Turbo Effect!
by Michael Michael Cera July 15, 2025
Get the The Turbo Effect mug.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.
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."
"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
Get the The leader effect mug.The cornball effect is when you go out of your way to call someone corny or any alternative, and it automatically makes you cornier than what you think is corny or cringe. You are in the cornball effect if you do this.
"bro doesn't know the cornball effect lol"
"this lil kid just called me corny, little does he know he just entered the cornball effect, probably for the rest of his life"
"this lil kid just called me corny, little does he know he just entered the cornball effect, probably for the rest of his life"
by LameAssMF July 19, 2025
Get the The Cornball Effect mug.A conversational phenomenon in which the introduction of a second individual during a discussion about a first person leads to confusion, typically because one participant continues to assume that the subject of conversation remains the initial individual
Referencing comedians Shane Gillis and Jon Lovitz.
Referencing comedians Shane Gillis and Jon Lovitz.
During the meeting, Sarah was discussing James's performance, but when she abruptly mentioned Daniel without clearly indicating a shift in subject, Michael, exhibiting the Lovitz-Gillis Effect, remained under the impression that she was still referring to James
by phantapants July 20, 2025
Get the Lovitz-Gillis Effect mug.The Angus Effect refers to a bell curve of skill in video games, wherein a less experienced player can unconsciously leverage their inexperience to their advantage, defeating a more "skilled" opponent through an unconventional and unpredictable play style.
Man 1: Did you see the Angus vs Reuben 1v1 in Siege last night? Angus destroyed him!
Man 2: Yes I did! It must've been because Reuben was high. In what other conceivable way could Angus have realistically beat him?
Man 1: I'm telling you, it's the Angus effect! This has happened time and time again.
Man 2: Yes I did! It must've been because Reuben was high. In what other conceivable way could Angus have realistically beat him?
Man 1: I'm telling you, it's the Angus effect! This has happened time and time again.
by Throbert Johnson July 20, 2025
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