Ping-pong Player Fallacy

An ad hominem version that attacks the debater personally, labeling them as someone who only argues for the sake of conflict or "playing the game." It pathologizes the act of disagreement, painting the person as a compulsive "player" addicted to rhetorical combat rather than truth-seeking. This fallacy dismisses all their points by attacking their purported motivation for engaging at all.

Example: "Don't bother with him, he's not actually interested in solutions. He's a classic ping-pong player fallacy—he just likes the sound of his own voice and watching people react. Any reply you give is just another serve for him." This disqualifies the person from being heard by assigning them a malicious, sport-like intent.

by Dumuabzu February 3, 2026

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Man of the player

Sportsmanship. A person who respects the opponent more than the game

Mutaz Essa Barshim is man of the player when he decides to share the gold medal with Gianmarco Tamberi.

by AK boii February 8, 2026

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back gammon player

A term to refer to homosexual males (gay men). Made popular in 1811.

Also written as “backgammon player”.

This is term has declined in usage.

Is Johnny a back gammon player?

by Oh Relief December 1, 2024

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illini utility player

A football player that calls himself a Tight End when hooking up with fit, attractive women, and an O lineman when the woman is hefty and unattractive

Dude, that illini utility player is definitely calling himself a lineman tonight after he takes that beast home.

by LANK8586 January 10, 2025

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Illini Utility Player

A football player that calls himself a tight end when he hooks up with a fit, attractive girl; but calls himself a lineman on the team when he hooks up with a hefty woman.

Dude, that Illini Utility Player over there is definitely calling himself a lineman tonight when he's done with that beast

by LANK8586 January 10, 2025

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