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. 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. 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. The Napoleon complex, also known as short-man complex, small man syndrome and many other hilarious names, is a debilitating inferiority complex that axiomatically afflicts all manlets (males shorter than 5ft10). The deep insecurity that results from being the same height as a little girl, drives the petite and effeminate manlet to ever greater levels of compensation, delusion and puerile rage. If the afflicted manlet is a turbo-manlet or terminally insecure, then the already devastating Napoleon complex can advance to a Napoleon complex deluxe. Infamous Napoleon complex deluxe sufferers like tiny Tom Cruise and lying manlet boy Todd Howard have shown the world that, despite their stunted physical development, they aspire to the maximal height of insanity.
Look at that sissy manlet boy prancing around in high heels while insulting people over there, I hope he chokes on his Napoleon complex! That utterly insignificant runt of a manlet is clearly suffering from a Napoleon complex deluxe, if you ask me. Short people got no reason...
by ManletDepreciator July 19, 2024
Get the Napoleon complexmug. A mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance i.e. a narcissist.
by TBSII March 16, 2024
Get the Superiority Complexmug. A phenomenon where an older person will criticize a small child for watching high energy, "brainrot" content, despite having watched similar content at the same age.
Guy 1: "Ugh, my 6 year old cousin watches skibidi toilet. What I watched as a kid was way better."
Guy 2: "As if all the MLG, Doritos, and Mountain Dew was any better. Let the kid be a kid, because this skibidi toilet superiority complex shit is dumb."
Guy 2: "As if all the MLG, Doritos, and Mountain Dew was any better. Let the kid be a kid, because this skibidi toilet superiority complex shit is dumb."
by Gregtard March 27, 2024
Get the Skibidi Toilet Superiority Complexmug. Showing up in a town you're not originally from looking to conquer it (whether it's done as a game or for your amusement, or some less lofty purpose) is more like a Napoleon complex than not.
He/she was saying/writing something about somebody else having a Napoleon complex and retaliation, though nobody else had brought up the subject of physical altercations but him/her (at least not yet).
by Solid Mantis January 8, 2021
Get the Napoleon complexmug.