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The Reid Effect

"The Reid Effect" (n.): A phenomenon observed in storytelling where a character, despite facing challenges and often deliberate mistreatment by writers or other characters, garners a devoted and enthusiastic fan following. Named after the character Dr. Spencer Reid from the television series "Criminal Minds," who consistently faced hardships and adversity yet remained beloved by viewers.
1. "The Reid Effect" describes that awesome moment in a TV show or book when a character who's been through the wringer gets so much love from fans. Think of the genius Dr. Spencer Reid from "Criminal Minds"—no matter what the writers threw at him, fans couldn't get enough!

2. "The Reid Effect" is like when a character becomes an instant hit with fans, even if the writers didn't plan it. It's that cool factor that makes you root for them, despite all the drama they go through in the story.

3. Ever notice how some characters just steal the show, even if they're not the main focus? That's "The Reid Effect" in action—a character that starts as a sidekick but ends up being everyone's favorite.

4. When a TV show or movie drops a big twist and suddenly everyone's obsessed with a character, that's "The Reid Effect" kicking in. Fans just can't get enough of them, and they become the talk of the town.

5. You know you've experienced "The Reid Effect" when you find yourself cheering for a character who's been put through the ringer by the writers. It's that undeniable charm that makes you want to see more of them on screen.
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the pool effect

Where someone is talking about a topic, and another person slowly slides their way into the conversation, but doesn't jump in fully, eventually full sending and jumping in, kind of like how some people hesitate to fully enter a pool.
I've recently learned about the pool effect, and I think it relates to me.
by The Japorean Government February 22, 2024
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The Fister Effect

The FISTER effect
The process of how a technical issue solves it self while being explained to an expert in the domain, particularly when he or she walks into the room or takes control of the computer/device.
I felt the the Fister effect when I tried showing the bug I found to David in IT but then I couldn't reproduce it when he was standing over my desk.
by the Fister effect February 25, 2024
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The Marx Effect

When you assume something or someone is from a certain country because they have something about them which is associated with that country when in reality they are from a different country. It's called the marx effect as many people think he is russian since he invented communism, which they associate with russia even though he was actually german.
The caramelldansen effect is a sub-category of the marx effect.
by Jaiden Animations February 26, 2024
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The Blue Drink Effect

The effects of drinking a blue mixed drink, seltzer, etc resulting in memory loss, texting your ex, “i’m fine give me another shot”, hangxiety and more.
“I don’t remember sh*t from last night, but I found some girl’s panties hung on my door.”
“I told you not to drink that frat margarita, The Blue Drink Effect victimized you.”
by Ppixxie105 February 27, 2024
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john oliver effect

When you get a sexy text from a stranger and just as you set off the “wee woo wee woo boner alert 🚨” you then wonder to yourself if the text is actually from a scammer being held captive in Myanmar or Cambodia
Me: Hey, I just got a wrong number text from a really hot Russian girl
Boris: Oh yeah? What’s she look like?
Me: (shows my phone to my friend)
Boris: She’s hawt! Uh oh! Wee woo wee woo boner alert 🚨….. uh wait a minute
Me: oh no
Boris: yeah, this is John Oliver effect.
by Lookit Mike Rotch February 27, 2024
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