When you want something really, really bad but you can't have it.
"Wow the new PlayStation is amazing!"

"But I can't afford it.. "
"Guess you'll be experiencing the Ellen Effect then."
by Very sad man March 29, 2018
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The rare and incredibly difficult physical challenge that only 10% of people can complete.
"I'm still messed from attempting the Ellen Page Challenge...I wish I had never heard of it..."
by ilovelucy222 April 29, 2018
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