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The Byrnesian Effect 

Similar to the Butterfly Effect, the Byrnesian Effect is set in motion by just one individual whose actions are so immensely vague and confusing that others are deeply affected by them.

It is defined by the overwhelming state of complete bewilderment the victim experiences, questioning their own purpose and existence, abandoning all commitments and duties that were once regarded as important.

While its origins can be found in Atlantis, FL, the Byrnesian Effect can be felt worldwide as it transcends all space and time.
The Byrnesian Effect is so powerful that, once in motion, wives in Africa abandon all commitments leaving their families never to be seen again.
The Byrnesian Effect by Eyefourgot August 31, 2016

Benetian 

A student that goes to Benet Academy in Lisle, Illinois. They are usually sleep deprived, functioning on coffee, sweat, blood and tears. They are characterized by their hard work ethic, their sense of responsibility, their Catholic morality and also for the amount of pot they can smoke without repercussion. They are easily recognizable because of their kicky uniforms, featuring ties for the gentlemen and sassy plaid mini-skirts for the ladies. Most Benetians do not live in reality. Rather, they live in a parallel world where there is no diversity, the number of beautiful white people with expensive cars and designer handbags is endless, golden retrievers run free and ten page AP papers can be written and completed the night before they are due. Benetians are very close to one another, and for the most part function as a fairly close knit community. Benetians are the best, fool.
The gorgeous 17 year old driving a brand new BMW is a Benetian.
The girls in Starbucks after school in uniform skirts are Benetians.
The hilarious teenagers causing trouble in Omega are Benetians.
Benetian by Redwing January 22, 2006

Benetian 

A student of Benet Academy, a high school in Lisle. Usually widens his/her eyes at brown kids who attend their school, especially in biology when talking about melanin. Benetians always party, yet get good grades.
Did you see those kick-ass uniforms?
Yeah, those were the Benetians.
Benetian by BAredwing1 December 4, 2010

Bynesian 

Of, relating to, or in the manner of Amanda Bynes, her actions or her looks
Chloe's bynesian antics are always landing her into all sorts of wacky trouble.
Bynesian by D. Beaverman January 18, 2010
Person 1: Look, it’s a Beisian!
Beisian by Cyhhhhhhhh September 25, 2018

Benetian 

THIS IS A STEREOTYPE, AND EVERY PART OF THIS DEFINITION MAY NOT APPLY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL BENET ACADEMY STUDENT
A student of Benet Academy. Is a member of a large Irish family in the upper 10% income bracket. A student who puts little effort into school work but miraculously learns their school material and earns "superior" grades. A student who can read an entire novel several hours before a test on it, and still ace the test. A student whose parents buy them a Lexus ES330, a BMW 3-series, or a Ford Mustang GT for their 16th birthday, then wrecks the car several weeks later (or drives it into a pond). A student who drinks liquor and/or smokes marijuana on weekends yet passes a drug test after urinating on a cafeteria table. A student who may appear to be a nice person to all their fellow students, but in reality helps form cliques that exclude those classmates of theis who are less socially accepted due to their more reserved personalities or imperfect physical appearances. A student who is constantly fed left-wing political propaganda from teachers, and occasionally buys into it. A student who calls themself a Roman Catholic, but only goes to Mass when required to during the school year, and then spends the entire time socializing with nearby fellow Benetians and/or text messaging people. A student who does not appreciate the many privileges given to tem. A student who is always interested in other people's grades and test scores. A student who is always told that they'll succeed in life. A student of Caucasian or Asian lineage, who often make offensive jokes against African-American and Jewish people, simply because they can. A student who drives up to 35 mph over the posted speed limit in their school's parking lot. A student whose ACT score is in the 30s. A student who can get away with overt cheating on school work, as long as their parents are donating money to the school. A student who is occasionally ridiculed by public school students in nearby school districts. A son or daughter of a former Benetian.
Once again, this definition is a stereotype. If you are a Benetian and were personally offended by my definition, think about the truth in the stereotype I have provided.
"Benetians binge on multitudes of facts, theories, and ideas--solely to regurgitate them onto the next exam. All in the name of attaining a higher GPA and class rank."
--Gadfly 2/07
Benetian by NGD_OMEGA August 4, 2007
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