Idiot's Gambit

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"

Idiot's Gambit by SmartxAlex October 18, 2021

the snake gambit 

a tray of snakes has a hole in the rear side through which the tray holders penis is inserted. the tray holder then invites passers by to stroke the "snakes" hoping that his penis will be the stroked one

when steven wasn't in his santa outfit he could usually be found outside archway tube employing the snake gambit

the snake gambit by theWestHamfan January 26, 2004

Adobe Flash Gambit

A seemingly unbounded temporal freeze in the time continuum during a game played using Adobe Flash resulting in discomfort, irritability, and side line research of competitors of the player experiencing this time conundrum. If one waits long enough, the temporal freeze will dislodge itself resulting in the exile of one player and a cornucopia of confetti for the play that had the fortitude and steely resolve to withstand the frustration of not being able to participate in the chess version of the Hunger Games.

1. Alright, double those points! He's not moving? Adobe Flash Gambit land? Oh man, Caparot1 is in the lead. Lets do some research.

2. Alright! The Adobe Flash Gambit! Gimme those points! Back to tournament!

Adobe Flash Gambit by DarkBastion December 23, 2014

Pope Gambit 

An attempt to make oneself appear squeaky clean, carried to such extremes of austerity or public self-righteousness that this person has just gotta be hiding something.

Jerry's pretending he doesn't feel attracted to Ralph, and going about talking about cleanliness of mind and body as he attends meetings of this group of homophobic God-botherers. He's obviously playing the Pope Gambit.

Pope Gambit by Fearman February 22, 2008

Pants Gambit 

When the subject removes his or her pants, in place of a logical or rhetorical response to an argument. More often then not, this seems to result in a 'win'.

Don't bother bringing it up with Robert, he'll just go for the pants gambit.

Pants Gambit by TrustyFedora January 16, 2011

Garfield Gambit 

Fucking a cat under the table while playing a risky move in chess

Someone noticed me playing the Garfield Gambit in the tournament

Garfield Gambit by The garf December 2, 2018

Bradbury gambit

Named for Steven Bradbury's 2002 winter olympic speedskating gold medal victory, simply by being the last mf standing. The fine art of letting the rest of the field dnf themselves or near enough that they are no longer a threat. While you skate on through to nab the EZ Clap gg's.

Perp1: This is a fuckin' fast field, and our car is toast after the last heat.
Perp2: Their rides are just as fried, if I stay out of trouble I could Bradbury gambit and podium, they are driving like maniacs out there.

Bradbury gambit by Soubriquet11 April 23, 2021