synonymous to beer goggles but for a nerd. Prolonged exposure to basement environment in front of books affecting visual perception of unattractive women.
Phillip: "daaaaamn that chick looks fucking good"
action: slap
Elvis:"get a hold of yourself, basement effect is getting to you, that girl doesn't even shave"
action: slap
Elvis:"get a hold of yourself, basement effect is getting to you, that girl doesn't even shave"
by E&J November 28, 2004