The idea that if you so much as dance in front of a camera, it is considered a “wholesome” act and you are therefore a wholesome person. When in reality your wholesomeness is completely contrived and in real life you’re a piece of shit.

Ellen Degeneres is the most referenced of this effect based on the early theories of Adam Carolla, however The Ellen Effect has spread to every single person on Tik Tok
Hey bro did you hear about Bill Cosby?
Yeah but I’m not surprised at all.

What do you mean?
The Ellen Effect man. Cosby was always dancing to hide the fact he maliciously raped women.
by Ellenshowintern November 12, 2022
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A talk show that has gone through The Ellen Effect is a show that interviews celebrities, gives money or expensive stuff to people who deserve it, showcase kids' talents, and gives prizes to audience members.
The Steve Harvey Show has gone through The Ellen Effect for its similarity to The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
by thekidontheradio October 24, 2017
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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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