bystander effect

When witnessing a situation of an victim and 'incriminator', the degree of responsibility the witness has in helping the victim or stopping the 'crime' in progress. The degree of responsibility usually depends on three criteria; 1. Whether the victim is deserving of help, 2. The competence of the bystander, 3. The relationship between the bystander and the 'victim'. The bystander can intervene in usually two different ways; direct intervention, or, calling authorities.

I saw an old lady getting her purse taken by some thug, i just stood by and watched... later i felt confused and guilty. The feeling i felt could be described as the bystander effect

by stevo142 July 20, 2013

The Filby Effect

The Filby effect is where a person/persons revise for exams intesnsely with a large magnitude of time prior to the examination. This early start and volume of revision causes poor exam reaults due to excess preparation.

Symptoms include: Loss of social life before exams and an excesive preference for work during the academic year.

Person 1: I just spent the last 3 weeks revising for this test today.

Person 2: Really?! Unlucky, you'll be subject to The Filby Effect my friend - I started last night.

by ChickenRushLow June 22, 2011

Alyssa Effect

Turning previously normal straight women into horny e-lesbians who call her mommy.

I just experienced the Alyssa Effect and now I just can't stop calling her mommy.

by m0mmymymymy January 29, 2022

The Gazebo Effect

The mind's habit to transpose words in common phrases, as long as it sounds good.

Patient 1: I think the medicine is working, I feel much better already

Patient 2: Careful, it could just be the gazebo effect. It might just all be psychoschematic.

by Kompress0r May 19, 2021

Rabbit Effect

When at a club,dance,etc. and the music is blasting in everyone's ears and a few people are grinding(or otherwise aggressive dance) causes everyone else to start grinding,etc and/or become very horny.

Very similar to the rabbit nature of rabbits who see other rabbits mating and then join in.

Mike and Jessica caused a Rabbit effect at the homecoming dance last night, now their both suspended.

by InNeedofDancePartner November 27, 2010

Pojo Effect

The Pojo effect is a natural phenomenon that happens in this board. It occurs when a seemingly promising thread that contains intelligent discussions is warped by off-topic posts, flame wars, and just plain idiocy. Ultimately, the thread is ruined and becomes a poster of failure of humankind's logic.

The Pojo Effect has clearly happened to this thread. What a shame.

by Arshen August 27, 2008

rountree effect

the rountree effect, is the effect in which you get friendzoned by every girl you try and hit on.

"your such a good friend, any girl would be lucky to have you"

#rountree effect

by lucas brimmell May 3, 2014