The principle that any word (new or existing), phrase or name can be used as an inflammatory or derogatory statement.
Karen effect- You’re such a Karen!
When an individual purchase the lowest/cheapest version of a brands line to flex
*posts pic of Gucci carrier bag* But actually just bought socks = Gallardo effect
The migration of a trend from a small, affluent segment to a larger, mass market audience.
In 1985, the girl's name "Madison" was ranked as the 628th most popular in the U.S. and was chosen primarily by wealthy, well-educated parents. Middle and working class parents picked up on the trend and by 2010 the Social Security Administration ranked "Madison" as the eight most popular name in America and has been among the most popular names for over a decade.
Also known as: Madison concept, Madison idea and Madison theory.
The marketing team is using the Madison effect to launch the new product: they are giving it away to consumers in East Hampton and people will be clamoring for it in Iowa by Christmas.
When you have sex with what you believe is a woman, but when you open your eyes it's a man.
Dam, had the pussibo effect last night.
K effect occurs after a personal encounter with a Kinga. Kingas make for incredible lovers and friends, offering that perfect balance on crazyness, sexyness, bad ass and a soft hidden touch of sweetness. This specific combo leaves a lot of post feeling from a meeting, almost impossible to forget. Some people might get addicted to it.
Mate 1: what's up bro?
Mate 2: all good but still feel some K effect..
Mate 1: I feel you..when was last time you saw her?
A Theory within a paradox between people where they feel utterly cringed or disgusted by another’s features or actions but where they are both equally as cringe or disgusting as one another.
The Minging Effect Theory:
“oh my! Your filth rinks”
“I was just only thinking of the same thing about you?”
when two or people from a social group start a romantic relationship it triggers others in the group to copy .
"did you hear , Stuart and Molly are dating!"
..."wanna go out?"
hence Couple's effect