Mini-van Complex

A syndrome characterized by driving a mini-van recklessly, stemming from--and to compensate for--the shame of driving a mini-van (a direct relationship exists between the degree of “family orientation” to which the mini-van was engineered and the recklessness of the driver, and the mini-van can therefore be used as an indicator of potential road-hazard). Symptoms may include, but are not limited to: veering dangerously across highways, lack of turn signal use, speed limit disobedience, “baby on board” emblems, children’s sports logos, general disregard of the safety, or opinions, of others, and an all-around douchey disposition.

See also: Unnecessary, Oversized Truck Complex, Penis Envy

Josh: "I think Jeff might be developing a Mini-van Complex."
Brian: "Can you blame him? His wife has vanity plates on that thing."

Brian: "What's that guy's problem?"
Josh: "Mmmmmini-van!"

by Still Commaster April 13, 2011

Minivan Complex

A seemingly uncontrollable urge to prevent minivans from overtaking another vehicle due to the amount of shame and embarrassment it would bring.

"I was driving to work today and a van had the audacity to drive faster than me! Can you believe that? I'm not gonna let some stupid soccer-mom minivan overtake me!"
"Dude, it sounds like you have a minivan complex."

"I was trying to get ahead of this slower-moving car but for some reason every time I tried he would speed up and cut me off!"
"Sounds like he had a pretty big minivan complex."

by NedFer May 25, 2023