The Twitter Effect

When something unimportant is ovrhyped by the media until it reaches the mainstream, even though it adds nothing of value. Named after everyone and their mother decided to start using Twitter.

I am so sick of seeing MTV showing Kings of Leon music videos. They're such a mediocre band. Clearly, they're beneficiaries of The Twitter Effect.

by Team_BBC June 16, 2009

panda effect

When an artists has one hit song that outshadows all their other work. Unlike a one hit wonder, the other work of that artist tends to be more popular.

Guy: Man, Lil Nas X totally dodged the panda effect
Other Guy: Too bad Desiigner didn’t

by dababby July 06, 2019

Gucci Effect

As the price of something rises, there is more demand because it is considered the best.

"The Gucci Effect is the reversal of the law of supply and demand."

by Dallas Model December 13, 2005

Volkswagen effect

An overwhelming feeling affecting the masses when they find out they have to remove the entire front end of a car to replace a headlight.

Jim: "I think one of my headlights is out on my Jetta."
John: "Uh-oh. Get ready to experience the volkswagen effect."

by SmartxAlex December 03, 2011

The Dexter Effect

When a movie, TV show, or activity is so good, you defy sleep, and physical needs to do it.

Ah man! Welcome to the N.H.K is so good, its having The Dexter Effect on me!

by Jamick December 17, 2010

Ogdensburg Effect

(1) the act of using extreme resourcefulness to the point of desperation.

The Ogdensburg effect is choosing the "least dirty" of your dirty clothes so you do not to have to do laundry.

by avse October 24, 2009

Langley effect

Any decent looking potential girlfriend will be turned into a slut. It is 100% effective

I thought this girl was potential wifey but the langley effect got her.

by LangleySlayer69 October 25, 2018