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Tucker's Bowtie

Where a highly-improbable and sometimes *possible* conclusion is believed over much more probable conclusions due to a combination of either (a) Not wanting to recognize an inconvenient truth, and/or (b) Wanting the fantastical to be true.

Commonly the opposite to Occam's Razor.

Named after Tucker Carlson and the predisposition of conservatives to spew and believe in far-fetched conspiracy theories.

Person A: "I believe aliens are real!"

Person B: "You're committing a Tucker's Bowtie"

by JimothyJoeBob August 12, 2022