Lethean Effect

A phenomenon in which an individual is inexplicably prone to make the worst choice possible at decision point in life. Also describes unfortunate events which can only be explained by the phenomenon.

Billy had not committed a crime but he threw his coffee in the officers face when he came to the car window, he was under the lethean effect.

Kimmy felt the lethean effect strongly after being around stupid people and began imitating their behavior.