The theory that the aftereffect of prolonged time spent in the presence of an associate, leads to a higher chance of developing a romantic interest in them. The affection could be mutual or one-sided.

Unsubstantiated studies show that this phenomenon also presents itself when an individual's thoughts are consistently filled with any type of reference to the opposite party.
Guy 1: Dude, I think I love this chick.
Guy 2: Could just be the Bierman phenomenon. Spend some time away from her. Think about something else. The feelings will probably go away.
by GodOfPizza October 17, 2020
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when you fart or shit yourself on a ventilated seat in the car and the smell blows back into your face.
When the stink was so bad in the car, I asked Rene- did you fart? He responded 'yes, about 10 minutes ago--because I just turned on the ventilated seat you are experiencing the ventosity phenomenon
by catboxIII February 23, 2022
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when you fart or shit yourself on a ventilated seat in a car and the stench blows back in your face.
Paul asked Rene, what is that stench, did you fart? Rene responded--yea about 10 minutes ago, but I just turned on the ventilated seat, so your experiencing the Ventosity Phenomenon
by catboxIII February 23, 2022
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1. a supernatural event where a car approaches and causes delay only when one looks to cross the street or to walk around a car parked next to the curb; while walking along the curb and not crossing the street, cars are not present.
2. may also occur while driving; event where a car approaches one's vehicle only when attempting to move to another lane or when pulling out of traffic.
Ex. 1
Lenny: Darn. Looks like we'll have to walk around the car. Crap, here comes a car. We'll have to wait- again.
Shawn: Jesus! This car phenomenon is out of control.

Ex. 2
Hector: Alright, we have 3 minutes to get to Sarah's house. (signals and looks over left shoulder to check for cars) Not again!
Erin: What's wrong?
Hector: The car phenomenon! The light just turned green and 20 cars are coming. Ugh!
by supernintendo_chalmers April 3, 2006
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The feeling of disappointment an adult experiences upon revisiting a favorite childhood film or television show and realizing that it is, and always has been, an enormous pile of shit with no hope for redemption. Nevertheless, some aesthetically retarded Hollywood producer will inevitably try to remake it someday.
Guy 1: I just watched Red Dawn on TNT... remember that one from the 80's? Where the Supreme Soviet gets a wild hair up its ass and decides to invade Colorado for no apparent reason?

Guy 2: Oh yeah, I loved that movie as a kid! Did it hold up after all these years?

Guy 1: No way, dude... total Flipper Phenomenon!
by Pavlov's Cat March 1, 2011
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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
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when you fart or shit yourself on a ventilated seat in the car and the smell blows back into your face.
When the stink was so bad in the car, I asked Rene- did you fart? He responded 'yes, about 10 minutes ago--because I just turned on the ventilated seat you are experiencing the ventosity phenomenon
by catboxIII February 23, 2022
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