The Emil effect; where one is hanging around Emil and enters a huge depressive episode, or their mental health gets worse, just from simply being around him. Anyone can be an Emil, so be careful as they are very draining people.
Jake: “The Emil effect is everywhere”
Chris: “What’s the Emil effect?”
Jake: “The Emil effect is where hanging round a certain person makes your mental health worse”
by CheesyTrees February 17, 2023
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A phenomenon characterized by a significant disruption or distraction caused by the presence or influence of an individual named Emil, resulting in a delay or neglect of important tasks or responsibilities.
The Emil effect finds its roots in colloquial usage, likely originating from personal experiences or anecdotes involving someone named Emil who frequently causes distractions or disruptions in important matters. It has gained popularity as a humorous way to explain instances of lost focus or delayed progress due to a friend or acquaintance named Emil.

Person A: "Hey, have you finished that report for the boss yet?"
Person B: "Oh no, I got hit by the Emil effect yesterday. We ended up talking all night, and I completely forgot about it!"
by Undri June 11, 2023
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