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Tutu Effect

The Tutu Effect: n. The phenomenon of misremembering the Mandela Effect, named after Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who many people falsely remember as being Nelson Mandela. This is often caused by confusing the two prominent South African leaders who were active during the anti-apartheid movement. Can also refer to misremembering details about other events or people that are similar in nature. Additionally, it can also refer to meta-irony, where people recognize that they are having a 'Tutu Effect' moment.

I was convinced that Charlize Theron was in the movie 'Aeon Flux' but my friend corrected me and said it was actually Margot Robbie. I must have fallen victim to the Tutu Effect.

by Raul Terra January 15, 2023


Zegler Effect

When someone playing a character acts so despicably, is so hated by their potential audience, that they damage the project they are in beyond repair and cause the studio they work for to lose money by making the general public actively root for it to do poorly.

Popularized in the slew of videos offering play-by-play coverage of Disney's Snow White remake, where Rachel Zegler's behavior during interviews, on social media, and even on-set, have torpedoed the film's chances of doing well.

"The Acolyte wasn't very popular to begin with, but then the Zegler Effect kicked in when the lead actress dropped a diss track mocking her critics."

by HOWMANYBRANSAREONTHISSITE December 4, 2024


Downhill effect

When a film contains a number of good scenes which are almost immediately followed by scenes of a far lesser quality, causing the film to slowly move downhill until there's no hope in sight. The downhill effect was made popular by Raymond Walter back in 1988 with his film "Blue Code."

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" really suffered from the downhill effect unlike the much superior film "Me and You and Everyone We Know."

by Gray's Guy November 1, 2013


The Gardner Effect

The phenomenon in which certain men will come to the defense of a woman simply because of her gender, while others renounce them. Often occurs in male-dominated group chats when a female is added. This effect causes discord among all parties involved.

The Splatoon-based group chat "Sprayze" was struck with the Gardner Effect when Amelia joined.

by XenoPixel April 4, 2022


Dyed Effect

Girls with colored (dyed) hair, are 45% hotter, than girls with natural colored hair.

“Oh wow, Betty had brown hair last week. But this week she changed her hair color and is a lot hotter. She must know about the dyed effect

by Crontch_legend October 19, 2020


17 effect

The believe that something lucky/good happens for every time you see/hear/notice the number 17 in a significant place or context.
This can also be used when one is 17 years old and something especially good happens to them.

Sometimes the multiples of 17 (34,51...) can also be used in it's place.

Getting that girls number right after the goal from Kellen Moore was definitely the 17 effect!!!

by 71tteS January 25, 2020


white shirt effect

n. the principle by which any man automatically achieves a high state of attractiveness when clothed in a white shirt, preferably a button down.

see examples of the white shirt effect at whiteshirteffect.tumblr.com

by taleasoldastime August 9, 2013