When a person intentionally self degrades or humiliates themself in order to make them the center of attention temporarily; often derived from a root to fuel a certain sense of narcism.

However the 40 Minute Effect is different from a degradation kink, wherein the person in question receives no sexual stimulation from the humiliation, only a sense of importance.
"Oh my God, look at me! I'm such a horrible dancer! I can't even boogie right!"

"Oh wow man you're right, you're such a horrible dancer. I hate those dance moves. Wait a second? Are you pulling a 40 Minute Effect?"

"Yeah man, sorry."
by Daniel Klineland June 14, 2023
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