The Dan effect

When someone's reaction to something scary is scarier than the thing itself.
Movie: OOGA BOOGA
You: aaa
Your friend: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
You: AAAAaaaAaaaAAAAAAAAa
Dangit, you got got by the Dan effect
by Dooby dooby doo bah May 27, 2021
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The Dan Clark Effect

A person who refrains from illicit substances before the age of 18. Who then proceeds to full on junky by 25.
Oh mate be careful I think you’re taking part in the Dan Clark Effect
by Lucasbrev September 15, 2023
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Dan Quayle effect

Every loser will once be a winner.
You know, it’s the Dan Quayle effect. You know, he won the second time — I mean, lost the second time, he got to run.
by RudolphTheRock December 03, 2016
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