Campanella Effect

The sense of almost boyish enthusiasm that comes over middle aged men when pursuing a hobby that requires expensive stuff and leaves non-hobbyists scratching their heads to figure out why it's so damned important. (Derived from Roy Campanella's observation about baseball: "You got to have a lot of little boy in you to play this game.")

When Jerry began talking about model railroading, it was easy to see the Campanella Effect in action.

by PaldanTheLesser October 22, 2011

Stanek Effect

What the jones effect could be

(Stanek Effect) You know Ryan and Julie Stanek a couple houses up on the left?

by Heffbop April 6, 2017

The Ronaldo Effect

this is a phenomenon known to all FIFA 18 players of the world. When playing online on any format (PS4, Xbox, PC), the team playing against Real Madrid seems to have nothing go in their favor. Specifically whenever Ronaldo is near the ball or when he has it. Being the highest rated player in the game, his effect seems to trigger some scripted FIFA 18 response in the opposing team's goalkeeper to have delayed reaction times. This scripting can also be seen when successful tackles render themselves to actually be unsuccessful as Ronaldo receives a deflection that goes perfectly into his path towards goal. Ronaldo also will win nearly every header that he is contesting due to this effect.

The effect itself has many negative health consequences especially for those who are experiencing it on the receiving end. Symptoms include excessive tilting, rage quitting, and sometimes, damage to the console, ones own body, or innocent by-standers around them. According to a recent study, prolonged exposure to the Ronaldo effect actually can lead to a series of mental illnesses. Among these illnesses are CR7 Fanboy disease, Excessive diving syndrome, and Madrid Online Autoselection disorder. Please see a doctor if you see experience the Ronaldo effect in extended periods of time.

Player 1: How did Ronaldo just win this header over two of my defenders who were already in position and then perfectly place this pass to another Madrid player?

Player 2: Clearly, you don't know too much about the Ronaldo Effect

by saazik January 29, 2018

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

the panais effect

Young naive women who in their past lives used to be more active sexually, suddenly they put an effort to act like "good" women in order to please panai's demands.

"After the panais effect I unfollowed all the men in my Instagram to seem like a woman who haven't went through a hoe phase."

by panais_b March 1, 2023

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

The Vsauce Effect

A term used when you feel like you've learned a lot, yet nothing at the same time. It is based off of how many feel after watching Vsauce videos.

Jake: "I just finished watching that new movie review, it totally had The Vsauce Effect!"
Paul: "Yeah bro, I learned so much, but nothing at the same time! Crazy!"

by Niger Prince August 21, 2020