Dr Natterjacks's definitions

Idiots Fallacy

The Idiots Fallacy is a logical fallacy where somebody names a logical fallacy instead of formulating an argument; it's a form of The Fallacist's Fallacy mixed with Virtue Signalling and Gaslighting.

Guy: "I just went out to my car, sat down and turned the key, and it didn't start!"

Idiot: "Slippery Slope Fallacy!"

Guy: "No, that's just the Idiots Fallacy."

by Dr Natterjacks October 8, 2025