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Fallacy of Impossible Burden

A rhetorical fallacy where someone demands a level of proof, evidence, or argumentation that is impossible to provide, then uses the failure to meet this impossible standard as proof that the claim is false or unworthy. The fallacy lies in setting the bar so high that no possible evidence could clear it—then declaring victory when the bar isn't cleared. Common in debates about historical events (demanding eyewitness accounts from centuries ago), personal experience (demanding objective proof of subjective states), or complex systems (demanding controlled experiments on phenomena that can't be controlled). The impossible burden isn't about genuine inquiry—it's about pre-ordaining dismissal.
"I described my meditation experiences. Response: 'Prove it with brain scans or it didn't happen.' That's Fallacy of Impossible Burden—demanding evidence that my subjective experience, by its nature, can't provide. The standard is impossible, which is the point: they wanted to dismiss, not to understand. Impossible burdens aren't about evidence—they're about ending conversations."
by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026
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Feeding the birds

If your are feeding the birds make sure you spray some air freshener.
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For the birds

Means you’re a follower
A bird follows its flock so you’re following others
Yous a lame you for the birds
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Kill two birds with one stone

It means to get two tasks done with one action.
For example, if you need groceries and cash, you can go to a grocery store. They will usually have an atm , and you could get your groceries and kill two birds with one stone.
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For The Birds And The Barbies

A Better Alternative To “For The Girls And The Gays” Because It Only Includes The Glamourous
This song is only for The Birds And The Barbies because its so sparkly
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Eat two birds and a stone

A phrase used when one tries to multitask, but does somthing so stupid that it ends up escalating all the situations into further chaos.
Anthony thought he could record a YouTube video of his brain surgery. He was holding his selfie stick as he was going under anesthesia. In the middle of his surgery, he dropped the selfie stick onto the doctor, causing the camera to break, and the doctor ended up slicing off part of his brian. Now he cant pronounce words with letter "w". He really decided to eat two birds and a stone with that one
by That boleyn girl January 3, 2026
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