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The Boyle Effect

The surprise and delight experienced when something is significantly better than originally anticipated. As per Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent. The judges and audience expected a poor performance based on Susan’s frumpy appearance, but once they heard her beautiful voice – were completely overwhelmed and duly erupted into rapturous applause. If Susan had been more ‘visually appealing’, they would have expected a good performance, and consequently been less moved by the experience.
Real Estate Agent: So....what do you think of the apartment, is it what you are looking for?

House hunter: I love it! I was not expecting it to be anywhere as good as this... the pictures didn’t do it justice. Where are the papers? I must sign up today. Do you think I could get a two year lease?

Real Estate Agent: Gotta love The Boyle Effect.... works every time!
by Grounds April 25, 2009
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volcano effect

A violent release of pent-up stress and/or frustration similar to an erupting volcano.
I have been on both sides of the volcano effect. It's not a pretty sight.
by Dan Boerger November 12, 2007
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The Goober Effect

When you play with a girl's feelings so hard that she believes you are actually a nice person.
Me: Yo man why your girl texting you so much, I thought you used her for pussy.
My friend: The goober effect
by zlong January 23, 2023
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The Antoine Effect

The Antoine Effect:

An internet phenomenon exclusive to the LGBT+ teenager side of GETTR in which a fictional character or person is popularized and idolized, becoming the stock of humor and inside jokes. The name derives from Antoine Leblanc, a fictional character (who also happens to be a DILF) belonging to one of the GETTR users.

Any character going through the Antoine effect will be the butt of jokes and well thought out humor. They may also be sexualized in a joking manner, such as the term “antoinussy” given to Antoine Leblanc. The characters popularity will skyrocket and soon be known throughout most of GETTR.
Oliver: "Hey, Connie, did you hear about that new character my friend drew and posted to GETTR?"

Connie: "Yeah, she seems to be going through The Antoine Effect."
by sinsentient November 9, 2021
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the clifford effect

When a small puppy grows up to be a ridiciously massive dog similar to Clifford the Big Red Dog.
My neighbor's poodle was so little when they brought it home. Now it has been 2 years and it's over 100 lbs. and 3 and a half feet tall. When they asked how? I said "it's the clifford effect people."
by dj2xxnip May 15, 2010
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Kevin Effect

The act of staying in your house and doing nothing but playing Destiny for hours.
He's suffering from the Kevin Effect. He's been inside his room for hours.
by Kevin's Sweaty September 29, 2017
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Sprinkler Effect

A sudden mundane and useless event that happens in a movie, like a sprinkler going off, that makes the watcher laugh hysterically, regardless of the director's intentions.
"That scene where the guy parked his car in that movie gave off one hell of a Sprinkler Effect. I was rolling on the floor."
by Greenb3rg March 17, 2009
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