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mercer-effect 

Synonyms: Matt Mercer Effect, Matthew Mercer Effect

Matthew Mercer is the Dungeon Master of the popular Dungeons & Dragons show "Critical Role".
The "mercer-effect" is what people call it when fans of the show get into D&D carrying the expectation that their sessions should be at least as good or similar to what they've seen in the show, not keeping in mind that the players seen on Critical Role have years of experience in both D&D and acting.
"I hosted a session with some 1st-timers the other night, they wouldn't stop talking about Critical Role and how we should try to play our game more like that."

"Yeah, that's the mercer-effect all right."
mercer-effect by Vseras April 14, 2019
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mercer-effect 

Synonym: Matt Mercer Effect

Matthew Mercer is the Dungeon Master of Critical Role, a Dungeons and Dragons game which started streaming on Twitch in 2015.

His Campaign, played alongside veteran voiceactors Laura Bailey, Travis Willigham, Sam Riegel, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffee, Ashley Johnson and Liam O'Brian, has had a profund impact on the popularity of Dungeons and Dragons. Since it started broadcasting the sale of Dungeons and Dragons game manuals has incresead by double digits every year.

The "mercer-effect" describes Dungeons and Dragons sudden increase in popularity as a result of the show Critical Role.
"I had a session yesterday with a couple of 1-timers, they all said they started playing because of critical role"

"Yeah, thats the mercer-effect for you..."
mercer-effect by hangrycookiemonster November 13, 2019

The Matt Mercer Effect

the phenomena in Dungeons and Dragons , where players and Dungeron Masters are never able to live up to the incredible kills of Matt Mercer , The DM GOD
Because of The Matt Mercer Effect , many people have quit playing Dungeons and Dragons because they unable to live up to the awesomeness of Matt Mercer

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008