The Joseph Effect

Definition

A gaming phenomenon where the matchmaking system seems cursed to pair you with terrible teammates while your opponents are mysteriously skilled, creating a perfectly unbalanced experience that makes you question your own abilities. It's the excuse every gamer uses to avoid admitting they got outplayed.

Example Usage

We lost hard—must've been the Joseph Effect because I know I'm better than that.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=The%20Joseph%20Effect&defid=16992880)

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