The Tickel Effect

A naturally occurring phenomenon, whereby gentlemen with distinguished facial-hair become synced in their micturition cadence (commonly referred to as 'pee-time') The Tickel Effect is hypothesized to be an evolutionary means of driving awkward social interaction in confined spaces, thereby solidifying tribal bonds.

I've spotted Neal in the restroom nearly every time I've gone, must be the Tickel Effect in action!

by MaximusRidiculous December 12, 2018

The duck effect

A psychological phenomenon where a chick is rejected by the mother duck due to an unwanted human interaction. Can be displayed in humans.

I touched her bag and now she wants me to buy a new one, it must be the duck effect.

by Bananasmoothieandpeas November 9, 2016

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

The Cramer Effect

The so called "Crammer effect" is a phenomenon where the host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, will announce that a stock/crypto will go one way, but the actual long-term outcome will be the absolute opposite of said prediction.

1: Oh man, I invested all of my money into Coinbase stock like Cramer said "Coinbase to $475" on his show Mad Money
2: Jim Cramer ? Have you never heard of the Cramer Effect ?
1: I guess I shouldn't listen to his advice anymore.

by LilGanja1337 May 11, 2022

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

The Dublin Effect

The result of parking your car in one spot over an extended period of time, thus causing the local residents to ignore any illegal activities because they assume you must live in a house nearby.

You know why we get away with smoking here every night? Because people probably assume we live in this neighborhood." "Yeah man, thats the Dublin Effect!

by suhsuhsuhstoner April 18, 2011

D'Agostino Effect

When your friend rages at a video game so frequently that it causes the mood of the entire group playing with them to lose moral and get upset more easily.

Dan: "Wow I can't believe how mad Tyre got on Xbox last night."
Peter: "Nah man it's not his fault, he was playing with Tom, that's just the D'Agostino Effect."

by NeaKarlson November 16, 2020