The Downing-Kruger effect is like the Dunning-Kruger effect, but specifically exhibited by people with Down Syndrome. It may be more apparent than usual due to the “stubborn” personality type commonly associated with DS.
My roommate kept nagging me a lot by saying I needed to take NyQuil, even though I actually had pinkeye and it wouldn’t have helped any. I know he thinks he’s caring for me, but he really doesn’t understand what he’s talking about. It’s not his fault though; he has Down Syndrome, so this is just the Downing-Kruger effect in action.
When screenwriters of a movie or TV show are hyped up and kill all the protagonists.
Person 1: Jimmy told me you guys watched Rogue One the other day, how was it?
Person 2: Dude it was pretty lit, however they did the Game of Thrones effect at the end.
a strange feeling of euphoria and happiness, when coming into contact with people given the name Elliot or any sort of variation of the spelling of name
mark-“i’m so happy today and don’t know why“
mathew-“did you talk to elliot at all”
mark-“yeh, maybe that’s why”
mathew-yeh it’s the Elliot effect
A term used to describe the relationship between playing golf poorly while playing with Tucker Malone.
I only played badly because of The R. Tucky Effect.
A feminine man who likes to be done up the rear by his female partner with a Dildo
He loves the Marcus effect to much
The realization of a husband understanding or experiencing his wife's pain during pregnancy and/or labor, and acquiring a sudden appreciation or respect for her.
A: I went through the pregnancy simulator with my wife yesterday, and I don't know how she does it.
B: Dude, you were a victim of the maternity effect!
One's sudden need to self-destruct after an authoritarian figure acts/says things that are plain ignorant, stupid or infuriating.
Gerald: Dude, what's up? Why do you look so sad?
Geraldine: She's back at it again. I'm just feeling the full effects of The Jovic Effect now :(