Matt Smith Effect

When one finds themselves completely infatuated with any character played by Matt Smith, no matter how evil or manipulative said character is. Confusion plays a big role in this phenomena as overwhelming feelings of lust are met with strong twinges of guilt. See also the concept of “uglyhot” and the power of unconventional attractiveness.

“Why am I so unbelievably attracted to Prince Philip in Netflix’s The Crown?

“Don’t worry - you’re not actually attracted to the late Duke of Edinburgh - you’re just experiencing the Matt Smith Effect.”