URBANist_'s definitions

Carbrain

A boomer living in suburbia who incapable of thinking of getting around without his or her car and is deathly afraid of public transit, biking, walking, or other viable alternatives to driving. Complains about speed and safety of public transit all the time, and opposes all "communist" transit projects, even if it speeds up traffic. May also be a NIMBY, but not necessarily.

Person 1: The Metro is filled with druggies and homeless people. In my car, I'm in my safe bubble where I am 100% safe and no one can harm me!
Person 2: You are SUCH a fucking carbrain!

by URBANist_ September 26, 2025

Car Brain

An American living the suburbs who is incapable of thinking about getting from place to place without taking his or her car. Complains about safety on transit all the time, and opposes all "socialist" transit projects, even though it would benefit them without the carbrain needing to take action. May alsoo be a NIMBY, but not necessarily, and should not be used interchangeably.

Person 1: The subway is filled with druggies and homeless people. In my car, I'm in my own safe bubble.
Person 2: You are SUCH a fucking car brain!

by URBANist_ November 3, 2025

Urbanist

A person advocating for public transit, walkable cities, and safer bike lanes for decreased traffic, better mobility, and an overall improved quality of life in cities.

Person 1: I heard Person 3 quite supports the new metro extension to Exampleville; he must be an urbanist.
Person 2: Aren't urbanists just insufferable kids who think they know everything about urban planning?
Person 1: You are SUCH a fucking carbrain!

by URBANist_ December 6, 2025