A retort heard during protests when
the speaker has no relevant response to an argument. Typically used at night, on the weekend and/or when
the speaker has no personal knowledge of his/her opponents
employment status.
Also known as: the "ad Ars" (against the job) fallacy.
protester: My grandmother has no health
insurance and
the corporate death-panels will
pull the plug if she doesn't get help soon.
counter-protester: Get a job!
protester: I'm self-employed.
counter-protester: Get a job!
protester: As a lawyer.
counter-protester: Get a job!