by Woahhhh4fingers November 26, 2024
Get the FIRST BOOTmug. A “tall boots” argument is the use of the propaganda technique of Intentional Vagueness combined with “allusory correlation” to passively insinuate causation between a correlation without directly saying it. The employer of this annoying method of bullshittery, while never explicitly stating the idea itself, instead leads someone to believe they came to their own conclusions based on their insinuations by suggesting it to them, and not explaining further.
The term comes from the tall boots that nazi’s wore - or more specifically, pointing out that nazi’s wore tall boots TO someone wearing tall boots with the phrase “I’m not saying you’re a nazi, but…” while clearly insinuating a connection to someone wearing tall boots, and nazis. The argument is illogical, but this technique is effective because it leads people into trying to figure out what the argument *is* rather than examining the argument itself, no matter how stupid it is.
You will know when that annoying friend of yours is using this technique in two steps:
1. The start with the phrase “I’m not saying *insert subject of connection*, but…” before trailing off
2. You tell them that that’s stupid, which prompts only a shrug, rather than any extrapolation
The term comes from the tall boots that nazi’s wore - or more specifically, pointing out that nazi’s wore tall boots TO someone wearing tall boots with the phrase “I’m not saying you’re a nazi, but…” while clearly insinuating a connection to someone wearing tall boots, and nazis. The argument is illogical, but this technique is effective because it leads people into trying to figure out what the argument *is* rather than examining the argument itself, no matter how stupid it is.
You will know when that annoying friend of yours is using this technique in two steps:
1. The start with the phrase “I’m not saying *insert subject of connection*, but…” before trailing off
2. You tell them that that’s stupid, which prompts only a shrug, rather than any extrapolation
Xavier: Oh dude, check out my new boots!
Jake: They look pretty tall.
Xavier: Hell yeah! Leather, too.
Jake: You know, nazis wore tall boots.
Xavier: Shut the hell up Jake, what kinda “tall boots” argument bullshit is that.
Everyone on twitter: Oh my god, Jake is right…what the hell is wrong with Xavier
(Now apply this example to a news outlet of your choice)
Jake: They look pretty tall.
Xavier: Hell yeah! Leather, too.
Jake: You know, nazis wore tall boots.
Xavier: Shut the hell up Jake, what kinda “tall boots” argument bullshit is that.
Everyone on twitter: Oh my god, Jake is right…what the hell is wrong with Xavier
(Now apply this example to a news outlet of your choice)
by CoruscationDeficit March 26, 2024
Get the “Tall Boots” Argumentmug. A pseudo-authoritative figure such as local or county government, who is an avid supporter or profiteer in the protection of state capital.
Max: I hate local boot! You won't gain a large cash compensation by sucking up to bezos and musky
Rocco: No, you must tip your landlord goyim, accept the boot
Rocco: No, you must tip your landlord goyim, accept the boot
by rocko politik November 29, 2023
Get the Local Bootmug. Boot GIrl is an amzing girl whos fashion is a whole style. Boot Girl can also be a very aggressive person if being lied to by people. She wears steal toe boots and is always ready for anything ahead of her. Boot Girl also has a very bright future .
by BEEPBEEP04 March 14, 2021
Get the Boot Girlmug. A term used for smoking crack or meth from a glass pipe. The pipe being the boot and the need to roll it between your fingers to heat the meth evenly at the bottom of the bowl with a flame beneath.
by #grammarnazi February 15, 2020
Get the Twist a bootmug. Boot Kafuffle is a game which involves 2 players, a trampoline and a ball.
The rules are simple. One player must bounce on the trampoline whilst the other player stands outside the trampoline. Each player must take it in turn to thrown the ball at the other player who must try and catch it. If the player drops the ball or the ball lands outside the trampoline area then a point is awarded to the player who threw the ball. The player who is outside the trampoline must ensure that they throw the ball inside the trampoline area or the opponent receives a point.
Variations -
Rodeo Boot Kafuffle.
In this version, each player must throw the ball at their opponent immediately and without hesitation (i.e. non-stop). Any hesitation will involve the opponent receiving a point.
The rules are simple. One player must bounce on the trampoline whilst the other player stands outside the trampoline. Each player must take it in turn to thrown the ball at the other player who must try and catch it. If the player drops the ball or the ball lands outside the trampoline area then a point is awarded to the player who threw the ball. The player who is outside the trampoline must ensure that they throw the ball inside the trampoline area or the opponent receives a point.
Variations -
Rodeo Boot Kafuffle.
In this version, each player must throw the ball at their opponent immediately and without hesitation (i.e. non-stop). Any hesitation will involve the opponent receiving a point.
Do you want to play Boot Kafuffle?
Yes sure - who wants to be in the trampoline?
I do.
Lets go then.
Yes sure - who wants to be in the trampoline?
I do.
Lets go then.
by thedarkoner May 19, 2014
Get the Boot Kafufflemug. by Jimmbunk January 21, 2020
Get the boot saucemug.