by Arikuma August 25, 2019
When members of a marginalized community with a reputation for not defending itself actually defend themselves in a way that sparks not only immediate resistance, but also a long-term movement for equality. Derived from the Stonewall Riots of June, 1969, which are generally regarded as a turning point in the history of LGBT civil rights activism throughout the world.
When the kids from the Glee Club gave the guys from the football team a sound thrashing, it triggered a stonewall effect throughout the school, and nothing was ever the same again.
by PaldanTheGreat May 02, 2011
by Natwo November 28, 2021
The usage of Lovecraftian (q.v. H P Lovecraft) references during internet discussion or debate.
It does not indicate loss during internet debate, as does Godwin's Law (q.v.) but it does indicate that the discussion has moved to the point where it is ripe for ongoing mockery
It does not indicate loss during internet debate, as does Godwin's Law (q.v.) but it does indicate that the discussion has moved to the point where it is ripe for ongoing mockery
The thread was subtly won with the Arkam Effect when his comment carried overtones of eeriness and alien logic.
The Arkham Effect was in blatant use when she wrote "bugger me, you're Great Cthulhu's grumpy, uglier brother, aren't you?"
The Arkham Effect can include a form of double entendre like "I can tell the from your reasoning that you're a deep one".
The Arkham Effect was in blatant use when she wrote "bugger me, you're Great Cthulhu's grumpy, uglier brother, aren't you?"
The Arkham Effect can include a form of double entendre like "I can tell the from your reasoning that you're a deep one".
by Evil Countess September 17, 2013
A made up reason explaining some phenomenon. Has no real meaning, but is used as a placeholder for BS-ing, especially in computer science.
Sam: Dr. Plank, what causes those strange aberrations in your graph?
Dr. Plank: Don't worry Sam, those are just cache effects.
Dr. Plank: Don't worry Sam, those are just cache effects.
by BTreesEvryDay April 07, 2016
by 私は誰なのかわかりません July 13, 2019
When you buy the latest piece of technology right before the next model comes out. Thus stuck with a piece of shit compared to the new model.
Sally: "John look I just bought this cool Nook e-reader!"
John: "Nice"
(2 days later)
John:"Hey Sally the new Nook just came out, didn't you just buy..."
Sally: "Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucccccckkkkk"
John: "The Nook effect"
John: "Nice"
(2 days later)
John:"Hey Sally the new Nook just came out, didn't you just buy..."
Sally: "Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucccccckkkkk"
John: "The Nook effect"
by ThatoneRHSkid December 09, 2011