2 definitions by SmartxAlex
An overwhelming feeling affecting the masses when they find out they have to remove the entire front end of a car to replace a headlight.
Jim: "I think one of my headlights is out on my Jetta."
John: "Uh-oh. Get ready to experience the volkswagen effect."
John: "Uh-oh. Get ready to experience the volkswagen effect."
by SmartxAlex December 3, 2011
A counterargument strategy often used as an attempt to argue against a claim backed by data by suggesting, without evidence, that the source of the data can't be trusted, often seen in social media arguments.
Person 1: "Give me one good reason not to stick this fork in that outlet"
Person 2: "Because the CDC reports a 94% death rate for people who do"
Person 1: "The CDC is part of the government and you can't trust the government"
Person 1: "Ah. I see you have chosen' the Idiot's Gambit. Then proceed. It's probably for the best"
Person 2: "Because the CDC reports a 94% death rate for people who do"
Person 1: "The CDC is part of the government and you can't trust the government"
Person 1: "Ah. I see you have chosen' the Idiot's Gambit. Then proceed. It's probably for the best"
by SmartxAlex October 18, 2021