Fallacy of Impossible Argument

A rhetorical fallacy where someone demands an argument that meets impossible standards of completeness, rigor, or certainty—then rejects any actual argument for falling short. The perfect becomes the enemy of the good; the impossible becomes the standard for the possible. Common in debates where one side demands that the other address every possible objection, consider every alternative, or achieve absolute certainty before their argument can be considered valid. The fallacy lies in using impossibility as a shield against engagement.

"I presented evidence for my position. Response: 'But you haven't addressed every possible counterargument, so your argument fails.' That's Fallacy of Impossible Argument—demanding completeness that no real argument possesses. Arguments are judged by overall weight, not perfect address of all possibilities. Demanding the impossible is a way of refusing the possible."

by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026

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public static void main string args

The thing I have to write in Java to do fuck all

// example of public static void main string args

import java.util.scanner;

public class Main {

private int num = 4;

public static void main(String args) {

Scanner inp = new Scanner(System.in);

System.out.println("Enter Name: ");

String name = inp.nextLine();

System.out.println("Hi", name, "! your number is " num, ".");

}

}

by Alexcían Empire Thingy May 12, 2024

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I, Argentine

"I, Argentine" is a typical idiom of Argentina, in which the interlocutor who pronounces it declares not to be involved in matters of principles, when other interests of a more tangible or immediate type are at stake. Always pronounced in the first person, is usually used as a synonym for "I'm not going to get involved"

- Who made this mess?
- I, Argentine

by Saraza June 14, 2017

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