The Coldplay effect

The Coldplay effect is named for the band Coldplay, and is used to describe something that is iconic and respected, but generic and only the favourite thing of a small number of people.

"Spaghetti bolognese is a pretty average meal when you think about it, but so many people enjoy it."

"You could say it's affected by the Coldplay effect."

by gallifrey_stands June 1, 2021

Ginger guy effect

When the nerdiest little guy, is ginger so he pulls a smoking hot girl

P1: Did you see Dallins wife.

P2: Oh yeah the ginger guy effect for sure

by JerryTheGeriatric July 2, 2021

the valaura effect

a scientific phenomenon regarding the icons of virginia, usa. the effect that valaura has on a person causes them to become obsessed. victims of the valaura effect are unable to leave valaura alone and begin to see signs of them everywhere.

fuckface: i cant stop thinking about them man. i watched a movie yesterday and midway through i swear i saw them on the screen. i cannot escape it
anothony: thats the valaura effect bro..

by brothelbrotha July 12, 2021

last stitch effort

Your final attempt to bring something to completion. Usually giving all you time and effort into that last attempt. Similar to: “the last straw” “the last ditch effort.”

That was my last stitch effort to get into college

by bren1010 July 26, 2021

The Gandhi Effect

If you're idolized enough, people will ignore all the horrible things you've done in your life. Being deceased is optional, although it has been proven to make the effect more...effective.

The Gandhi Effect is named for Mahatma Gandhi, who is often worshipped as a hero around the world, despite the fact that he was a serial rapist.

by Ubeenbamboozledson July 27, 2021

the westrick effect

When a person has a very quick and rapid decline mentally in front of several people, tarnishing their reputation significantly. This is usually due to (but not limited to) the influence of a female.

"Ferris suffered the tragedy of The Westrick Effect yesterday"

by the real notorious p.i.g. August 6, 2021

The Mapey-Effect

The increase in available used car prices as a result of someone buying the cheapest offered for sale across a range of marques within a 300 mile radius.

“where have all the sheds gone?! Only well maintained cars are left!”

“Ah, that’s The Mapey-Effect”

by Lifeboatcaptain August 13, 2021