Essentially the antithesis to the Madonna-whore complex where a woman may be sexually attracted to the dominant and agressive "gigolo" but may not see him as an ideal partner or spouse. On the other hand she romantically desires the mellow and submissive "gentleman" to be a husband and father to her children but may not respect him as a man or partner. The "gigolo" may possess dark human traits that are deemed "toxic" or "dangerous" such as Machiavellianism or could simply just be charismatic, masculine, and attractive, as well as being able to sexually satisfy the woman. Meanwhile the gentleman may possibly possess pure traits including sensitivity, emotional intelligence and even leadership qualities and financial success, but may also be shy, non-confrontational, passive-agressive, and submissive which at worst makes him more susceptible to molding and manipulation and may not sexually satisfy the woman.
Man 1: Did you see that girl Cheri give that millionaire dude her number
Man 2: yeah but she has a Gentleman-Gigolo Complex, and that guy isn't going for someone like her
Man 2: yeah but she has a Gentleman-Gigolo Complex, and that guy isn't going for someone like her
by TJ May 23, 2021
Get the Gentleman-Gigolo Complexmug. Someone who often expresses narcissistic traits and wants to have many friends just for the sake of looking popular. These friends mean very little to this person and are only there to give some form of benefit creating a very one-sided relationship. They are very arrogant and must be the center of attention.
by EnbyEatsYou March 2, 2021
Get the Popularity Complexmug. In mental illness, it is a delusion where the person suffering believes there is a grand conspiracy that specifically targets them or individuals like them, akin to gang stalking. This conspiracy supposedly is trying to make their life hell and everything that goes wrong in life is caused by this mysterious group, sometimes it’s the government, celebrities or just random people (See Apophenia).
Or (what this focuses on), when it involves assholes, they usually have a persecution complex over what is reasonable backlash to their shitty behaviour, using DARVO, psychological projection, gaslighting techniques , nutpicking, strawman arguments (and other logical fallacies) and then playing the victim. Claiming to be the victim of unfair judgement and mistreatment, when they in fact do that and/or advocate for it. Simple resistance to injustice to them is like an attack.
Or (what this focuses on), when it involves assholes, they usually have a persecution complex over what is reasonable backlash to their shitty behaviour, using DARVO, psychological projection, gaslighting techniques , nutpicking, strawman arguments (and other logical fallacies) and then playing the victim. Claiming to be the victim of unfair judgement and mistreatment, when they in fact do that and/or advocate for it. Simple resistance to injustice to them is like an attack.
Examples of a persecution complex:
Christian fundamentalists claim to be persecuted by the mainstream media for “their pro family values” (see dog whistle), when they spew bigotry towards many marginalized groups and usually get a pretty paycheck for it. (See Astroturf)
AI “““artists””” claiming to be the victim of artists, who simply just want to not be plagiarized and have the thing they love and spent years doing be a stable way of living and not be treated like worthless numbers by executives (see Activision, EA, Disney, and other shitty executives)
Men’s “““rights activists””” claim that men are unfairly being treated by women. When they in fact are huge misogynistic douchebags that make women dislike men. Same people who if they were to meet real victims of the loneliness epidemic (ie someone who suffers from crippling social anxiety) they would make it worse for that person calling them things like a “pussy” and giving superficial advice like “man up” whilst belittling them.
Following the death of Brian Thompson, many healthcare executives claimed that they were being unfairly treated by people on social media, when those said executives can do the exact same thing that happen to Brian on a bigger scale and get away with it (thanks to lobbying).
“When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.” – Franklin Leonard
Christian fundamentalists claim to be persecuted by the mainstream media for “their pro family values” (see dog whistle), when they spew bigotry towards many marginalized groups and usually get a pretty paycheck for it. (See Astroturf)
AI “““artists””” claiming to be the victim of artists, who simply just want to not be plagiarized and have the thing they love and spent years doing be a stable way of living and not be treated like worthless numbers by executives (see Activision, EA, Disney, and other shitty executives)
Men’s “““rights activists””” claim that men are unfairly being treated by women. When they in fact are huge misogynistic douchebags that make women dislike men. Same people who if they were to meet real victims of the loneliness epidemic (ie someone who suffers from crippling social anxiety) they would make it worse for that person calling them things like a “pussy” and giving superficial advice like “man up” whilst belittling them.
Following the death of Brian Thompson, many healthcare executives claimed that they were being unfairly treated by people on social media, when those said executives can do the exact same thing that happen to Brian on a bigger scale and get away with it (thanks to lobbying).
“When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.” – Franklin Leonard
by SomeAutisticAce January 12, 2025
Get the Persecution Complexmug. When someone who comes from a small country becomes extremely defensive about being called a villager for their "backwards thinking".
You're mad that I suggested you neuter your cat? You won't do it because you think it will take away his manhood? You must have a villager complex.
by 4skin gamer January 5, 2021
Get the villager complexmug. A condition where the patient has an uncontrollable urge to collect girlfriends to play with him. Patient may be considered an eboy.
by lilyblair November 30, 2021
Get the egirl complexmug. When a person finds themself more superior than other people, while simultaneously being melancholic and self-deprecating.
by Deversiah February 17, 2025
Get the Dostoevsky complexmug. The Fear That You Fucked up when you took a Short position against AMC Theaters and now wish you were Long.
Hedgies have Short Position Complex because they thought my beloved AMC Theaters stock price was going to be driven down to Zero.
by SilverBack the one and only January 13, 2022
Get the Short Position Complexmug.