In recent years, many mobile subscribers have incurred abnormally high fees and rates through their cell phone plans, largely due to roaming - a phenomenon dubbed bill shock.

Shortly after its introduction, the Creature Creator was used to create creatures with oversized genitalia, either stand-alone or engaged in coitus (a phenomenon quickly dubbed "sporn").

Workaholism in Japan is considered a serious social problem leading to early death, often on the job, a phenomenon dubbed karōshi.

This phenomenon, dubbed "The Rukeyser Effect", was stated to be a further demonstration of the program's influence.

A string of eight Grand Final losses, often by narrow margins, between 1960 and 1981 gave rise to a perception that the club was prone to "choking", a phenomenon wittily dubbed "Colliwobbles".

This phenomenon, dubbed "The Rukeyser Effect," was described as a further demonstration of the program's influence.

Cyclone-related morbidity was generally restricted to minor injuries, but a phenomenon dubbed "cyclone syndrome" was observed.

A high layer of haze was detected around the sunlit pole, which also was found to radiate large amounts of ultraviolet light, a phenomenon dubbed "electroglow".

Furthermore, rivalry occurred between the Soviet occupation forces and the newly-installed Polish administration, a phenomenon dubbed dwuwladza (double administration).

Honeybees and the dangers they face from parasites, disease, pesticides and malnutrition have been well documented over the past few years, ever since a strange phenomenon dubbed colony collapse disorder threatened their existence.