One of the basic logical fallacies is the reductive fallacy, or in Latin, 'reductum ad absurdum'. Basically means taking a normal argument to such a far extreme (reducing it in an absurd manner) as an attempt to try to say it is wrong.
Note this is a logical fallacy. Just because one can think of some far out case.
Note this is a logical fallacy. Just because one can think of some far out case.
Look man, if I give you $5 today then I'll have to give you $5 tomorrow, and then I'll be out $5 a day for the rest of my life.
by Nick November 6, 2003
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An adjective that describes a skewed style of journalistic reporting based on fallacies, while at the same time purporting to be “fair and balanced.”
by sdickers February 14, 2012
Get the fallanced mug.One in which possession of an object or a shared interest -- e.g., the music of The Eagles or their Greatest Hits album -- fails to indicate any commonality, agreeability, or similar personality between two or more people. As in, just because you have a copy of Eagles' Greatest Hits and someone like Benito Mussolini does too doesn't make you the same type of guy. Coined by a music critic in an interview with VH1.
The Fallacy of The Eagle's Greatest Hits goes like this: Just because you have a copy of Eagles' Greatest Hits and someone like Benito Mussolini does too doesn't make you the same type of guy.
The fallacy of The Eagles' Greatest Hits is like that song, "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Two people have nothing in common but that guy is holding onto a chance with the girl because they both saw Breakfast at Tiffany's and she kinda liked it. Maybe she liked it but that doesn't make you compatible; it means nothing!
The fallacy of The Eagles' Greatest Hits is like that song, "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Two people have nothing in common but that guy is holding onto a chance with the girl because they both saw Breakfast at Tiffany's and she kinda liked it. Maybe she liked it but that doesn't make you compatible; it means nothing!
by I mean, yeah January 10, 2019
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This fallacy often develops an arrogant attitude with a misplaced sense of self-righteousness that leads to people disliking them.
This fallacy often develops an arrogant attitude with a misplaced sense of self-righteousness that leads to people disliking them.
Why is she treating people like shit and telling them how hot and awesome she is?
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Gamers lose 7 in a row...
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Gamer 2: " No dude. I'm not getting off till I'm out of plat.
Gamer 1 "Nah man I..."
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Gamer 2: " No dude. I'm not getting off till I'm out of plat.
Gamer 1 "Nah man I..."
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Gamer 1 "Dude that's some demoches fallacy."
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