A tongue-in-cheek psychological “condition” where someone feels superior despite being metaphorically (or literally) recessive. Combines genetics (recessive genes) with psychology (superiority complex) to mock the idea that dominance equals better.
“Of course he insists on walking through the mud in new shoes — classic recessive gene superiority complex.”
“She’s got a real recessive gene superiority complex, always acting like her quiet genius makes her the smartest person in the room.”
A person who evokes being affected by the recession because it's the 'in' thing to do, especially if they have no real need to. They may even pay more for the privilege of having just the right down-market accessories or habits. (Reference the evolution of the hipster.)
We're going to Mel's Diner tonight. The decor's a little shabby, you know with the recession and all, but they have the most fabulous oysters served in replica sardine tins.
Keira Knightly is such a recessionista -- check out this story about her renting shoes! http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/25/keira_knightley_saves_money_buy_renting_
A term coined by anti-extremist activist Maajid Nawaz, to describe far left zealots who defend and support extremist ideologies, cultural and religious relativity and pander to absurd sensitivities. You'll often find these SJW type plonkers screaming racist or bigot at anybody who dares challenge their one size fits all view of the world.