Steven's Phenomenon

When one complains about or asks for help to solve a problem and the problem immediately fixes itself.

Son: Mom! Can you help me with the TV?

Mom: Yes, what's wrong with it?

Son: Never mind, it just turned on. Wow Steven's Phenomenon always works!

by SwM June 20, 2014

traveler's phenomenon

A phenomenon that arises during the end of road trips or long journeys which causes abnormal and sometimes hyper behavior in individuals. People may tend to become delusional to the point of where they either don't know what they are saying or will laugh at anything/everything.

After a 10 hour drive and only 20 minutes away from our destination:

Sally:"Sometimes I wish cow's could fly" *laughing hysterically*
John:"Jesus sally, traveler's phenomenon really got the best of you"

by Mrs. Timberlake November 29, 2009

Wilson's Phenomenon

The Wilson Phenomenon is where any act conducted by Wilson is therefore considered morally, ethically and legally acceptable. It acts as a precedent.

Based off Samuel Wilson, American-born British neurologist in the early 20th century who discovered the copper overload disease, aptly named Wilson's Disease. Samuel Wilson was also credited with the use of the term extrapyramidal in reference to the study of human neuroanatomy. Samuel Wilson's great-grandson is also a doctor - eminent Australian Christopher Wilson. Both Wilson's are credited to be incredibly knowledged in ethics,, morality and law.

Friend 1: Do you think that's allowed?

Friend 2: Yes it falls under Wilson's Phenomenon, Mr. Wilson was known to have conducted it, therefore it's allowed.

by American Society of Neurology May 13, 2017

Goyal's Phenomenon

The feeling that the trip to a destination takes longer than the trip back

"Doesn't it seem like the ride home was so much shorter than the ride to the concert?"
"Sounds like Goyal's Phenomenon."

by Official Webster November 25, 2017

Jacob's Phenomenon

The Jacob's Phenomenon describes the tendency to perform worse on a second attempt at a task, despite expectations of improvement. This effect can be attributed to overthinking, reduced adrenaline and focus, or pressure to replicate initial success. Neurological fatigue and natural variability in performance also play a role. For instance, a basketball player may sink a perfect shot on their first try but miss the next due to overanalyzing their form. While the phenomenon can be discouraging, it is typically short-lived, and consistent practice helps individuals overcome the dip and achieve steady improvement.

Oh, Luc you can't parry anymore? Must be "Jacob's Phenomenon".

by Lubis Perrier November 23, 2024

Buridan's Ass Phenomenon

the phenomenon whereby you wish to do so many constructive things but end up not doing any of them since you can't seem to decide on which (comes from the adage of the donkey that sees two piles of food equidistant to each other but ends up starving to death because he's such an ass)

"Yeah, last summer I wanted to join a softball team, take part in a poker club, paint abstract act, design T-shirts, learn a programming language and cook exotic dishes, but the Buridan's Ass Phenomenon took into effect and I ended up doing nothing because I just had no focus. I am such an ass."

by Tojonto June 20, 2006

The Summer's Breeze Phenomenon

The phenomenon that when a MIMIC is near, the victim will be flooded with depictions of the sea and a warm summer's breeze. When the waves crash against heated sand and the sun is high, it will blind you as the sound of birds squawking and chirping is the last thing you hear before it gets you, it may kill you itself, or haunt you until you do.

The entirety of the town was subjected to the Summer's Breeze Phenomenon.

by Thiswasnotthemoon June 19, 2025