politics-cultural complex

The expression politics-cultural complex describes the relationship between a country's politicians and the cultural industry that is funded by them, seen together as a vested interest which influences public policy.

A: Did you know that the British Prime minister appoints the board of Tate?
B: Really? We truly live in a politics-cultural complex.

by freeze_magazine March 11, 2023

D. I. C. (Diversity Industrial Complex)

Inclusive Intersectional Capitalism DIC

The University and College Union (UK) stated "The UCU has a long history of enabling members to self-identify, whether that is being black, disabled, LGBT or women.", and joined D. I. C. (Diversity Industrial Complex)

by shermonton December 15, 2019

"shm" complex

1)The belief that having "shm" as a prefix of a word makes it Jewish/Hebrew slang

2)The belief that adding "shm" in front of a word presents it as having no value to the speaker. Usually used directly after the original word.

-Not tonight honey, I'm too tired.
-Tired shmired! I had a long day too, you don't hear me shmalowzing about it. Night after night it's the same old shmuck with you.
-Woah, "shm" complex much?

by mmmoneys April 15, 2009

Johnny Rotten complex

A behavioral disorder, in which the patient behaves like a complete and utter belligerent arsehole because they are trying, vainly and way too hard, to be as punk as humanly possible. Common among snotty teenagers, but most outgrow it.

Kelsey used to be cool, but she developed a Johnny Rotten complex, and now she's this little bitch who tries way too hard to be oi oi punk rawk.

by Danny Delinquent December 22, 2003

Marty McFly Complex Type 2

Despite all logic and reason you go after the hardest longest guy/girl on the market. even tho many other fine young specimen have made it clear they would be up for a bit of the old In out in out. Relates to marty mcfly complex original strain coz instead of doing the simple pride forces u to take the long road even its more hazardous.

"Doc what the fucks wrong with me, im on dis loooong chic, dnt even think she likes me."
"then why are u with her my good man. isnt that fine young lady, Ellie giving u the eye "
"yh but this chic'll be worth it someday"
"seems to me like you've got Marty McFly Complex Type 2"
"no shit sherlock"

by Jdawgthecool March 24, 2009

Marie Antoinette Complex

A person who is perceived to be much dumber, ditzier and generally blonder than they actually are. Normally because a social reject of some sort- either fictional or nonfictional- is bunching them in with a group of other stupid people. Though it can also simply be from wrong information or a desire to blame someone from something. Not to be confused with the bitchy girl who just acts bitchy to help her own image.

Tailor Terry from My Life As Liz is crippled by her Marie Antoinette Complex, which prevents her as being viewed as any kind of intelligent or complex person for a long few episodes.

by PapertheWalls March 1, 2010

Morris Complex

When your girl friend is very attractive, only to cut her hair and become very unattractive. Then you are stuck in a situation where you want to break up with her but cannot because you do not want to seem shallow

John, "Man my girl friend cut her hair recently, she is no longer attractive, and I want to break up with her."

Will, "Your obviously suffering from the Morris Complex"

by just CALlIng To SEe HOw You were December 14, 2008