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The Reid Effect 

"The Reid Effect" (n.): A phenomenon observed in storytelling where a character, despite facing challenges and often deliberate mistreatment by writers or other characters, garners a devoted and enthusiastic fan following. Named after the character Dr. Spencer Reid from the television series "Criminal Minds," who consistently faced hardships and adversity yet remained beloved by viewers.
1. "The Reid Effect" describes that awesome moment in a TV show or book when a character who's been through the wringer gets so much love from fans. Think of the genius Dr. Spencer Reid from "Criminal Minds"—no matter what the writers threw at him, fans couldn't get enough!

2. "The Reid Effect" is like when a character becomes an instant hit with fans, even if the writers didn't plan it. It's that cool factor that makes you root for them, despite all the drama they go through in the story.

3. Ever notice how some characters just steal the show, even if they're not the main focus? That's "The Reid Effect" in action—a character that starts as a sidekick but ends up being everyone's favorite.

4. When a TV show or movie drops a big twist and suddenly everyone's obsessed with a character, that's "The Reid Effect" kicking in. Fans just can't get enough of them, and they become the talk of the town.

5. You know you've experienced "The Reid Effect" when you find yourself cheering for a character who's been put through the ringer by the writers. It's that undeniable charm that makes you want to see more of them on screen.
The Reid Effect by 精神病 February 22, 2024
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Pulling The Reid Effect 

Pulling a Reid effect:

A term referencing to the Television series Criminal minds where some is in a negative special effect to both animals and children.
A moment of sprouting knowledge when irrelevant, and unnecessary.
Person A: Hey did you know that information
Person B: You know you're pulling the Reid effect.
Person A: Did you also know that information

The RILEY REID EFFECT

The effect you get when you are hanging around riley reid too much to where your faith to stay loyal to your spouse gets weaker and all your fantasies with riley start clouding your mind to where it gets harder to fight the sensation to fuck riley
Guy 1
Dude i cant resist riley anymore all the thoughts keep coming im about to cheat on my girl with riley.

Guy 2 its the riley reid effect
The RILEY REID EFFECT by Riley Eeid December 18, 2019
Add a tablespoon of jarlic to two teaspoons of butter and spread it in bread to make garlic bread
Jarlic by YSAC fanboy June 6, 2020
Word of the Day on May 30, 2026
An armpit enthusiast — typically of the scent, appearance, and touch of hairy underarms.
That dude’s such a pitpig, I have to wear deodorant to keep him at bay.
Pitpig by wimbledon May 28, 2026
Word of the Day on May 29, 2026

You the birthday

You the birthday-you the point, you the topic, the reason we here, can be used as a compliment / u looking good or silly/trolling
Nah fr, you the birthday, you got all the attention.
You the birthday by Dev-in April 4, 2026
Word of the Day on May 28, 2026

church hurt 

church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.
Word of the Day on May 27, 2026