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postdiction 

Brian Miller writes: Postdiction is an explanation after the event: the lamest and laziest form of prophecy.

In skepticism, it is considered an effect of hindsight-bias that (only afterwards) explains claimed predictions of significant events.

Happens often at race-tracks and masked wine tastings.

Larry Lockshin adds: "I knew it." Used extensively in business case studies, which often purport to cause and effect: they did this, and that happened.

It is not a predictor of outcomes for those following the claims.
A typical postdiction might be:

It was after I switched from Corn Flakes to Rice Krispies that women started to notice me. You should try Rice Krispies. They could work for you too...
postdiction by jethro probes June 8, 2016
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Pokediction 

A pokediction is someone who is obsessed with pokemon. If you think you have a pokediction, it might just be a strong desire, but you'll probably grow out of it, but for someone who has a pokediction, it can take for a darker turn. For example, if you are constantly thinking about pokemon non stop, having dreams about pokemon, having fantasies of pokemon, replacing your spare time playing or watching pokemon instead of doing something else, and having lots of merchandise of anything pokemon related that could indicate that you are showing a strong desire and could take a brake. A pokediction is like any other addiction; it takes time and determination to get rid of it. So if you find yourself subconsciously thinking about it or having the urge to play it and/or watch it, or any other of these symptoms, then you most likely have an addiction. If you are tired of this addiction or its interfering with your life, you should take some self therapy and look for something more better to do.
Guy1 - "Man, Guy2 must have an obsession with pokemon, he's always talking about it and asking us to play the trading card game with him!"

Guy3 - Heh, I know right. I wonder if he's okay?

Guy2 - H-hey, Guy1 and Guy3! Guess what? The new legendary pokemon just came out! I am so going to read the bulbapidia to see it's location for I can get it in Pokemon Orange addition!

Guy1 - ... ...... ..........

Guy3 - Yup, he's got a pokediction.

GameFreak® - Hehe..yes he does, yes he most certainly does *Smirks*

Pokediction 

Davean has a pokediction
Pokediction by INdigo January 22, 2014
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