The 'Crowther' effect

To be stunned or overcome by the brilliance of an individuals knowledge, or way of thinking.

Bob: "Did you hear that guy's speech?"

Tom: "Yeah it was great, that guy's really put The 'Crowther' effect on me!

Bob: "Me too."

by 02tclark May 28, 2010

Goldstein Effect

The ability to intensify public concern by giving a definite face to the adversary, specifying a human source of the underlying threat.

An example of the Goldstein Effect is the hate against George Soros.

by neamprost April 14, 2019

Reading Coperehension Effect

when someone claims you don't understand the writing of a particular story or character instead of just admitting their character written like shit

Notable benefactors of the Reading Coperehension Effect are Jinrang from Lookism and Yuno from Black Clover

by theknownallbeall August 9, 2025

Zi Effect

It is the effect applied to someone who becomes a go-to person for people who are not happy with their relationship or generally depressed. Often the vent of someones emotions.

It's also used sarcastically for people who think highly of themselves.

Person A: "Man, people go to me everytime they need advice about their partners or when they're feeling down. I get a boost of serotonin when they listen to me."

Person B: "Sounds like you got the Zi Effect on you."

by Getgethax0r May 13, 2024

Flander Effect

The phenomenon wherein a storyteller slightly exaggerates small details of a story every time it is retold to the point where an interesting story becomes outrageously unbelievable.

Storyteller: So now we're flying around the turn at 120 MPH...
Listener 1: Hold on, last time you said you were going 110 MPH, and the time before that 100 MPH...
Listener 2: Sounds like your story has been corrupted by the Flander Effect.

by Mcswaggin balls March 18, 2019

Paul Effect

making you want to break something sharp in half and then shoving your dick in it, shredding it to pieces

The guy I talked to gave me the paul effect.

by Mysteryperso March 2, 2025

The Jimbibi Effect

When somebody comes in a room and the majority leaves.

The Jimbibi effect:

*Jimbibi has joined the room*
*Bob has left the room*
*Caroline has left the room*
*Rob has left the room*
*Lisa has left the room*
*Satan has left the room*
*Common sense has left the room*

by Mistah tea September 9, 2018