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"The Card Says Moops" Maneuver

A form of logically fallacious reasoning that involves winning an argument by taking a contrarian position that is left just vague enough to where they win the argument regardless of which side comes out on top.

Named after the famous scene from the Seinfeld episode "The Bubble Boy."
There's a certain beat-you-at-your-own-gameiness to "The Card Says Moops" Maneuver. "Safe spaces are bullshit, but if you get one I get one, too." "There's no such thing as systemic oppression, but if there were, I'd be oppressed." It's dismissing the rhetoric of social justice while also trying to use it against you. Claiming "the card says 'Moops'" does not so much mean "I believe the people who invaded Spain in the 8th century were literally called 'The Moops'," but rather "you can't prove I don't believe it." Not a statement of sincere belief; simply moving a piece across the board. All in the game, yo.
-- Innuendo Studios, "The Alt-Right Playbook: The Card Says Moops"
by The Logical Fallacy February 3, 2019
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19 dollar Fortnite card.

Who wants it?
"And yes, i'm giving it away. ( The 19 dollar Fortnite card. )"
by mrblocku March 30, 2021
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V card

"V" stands for virgin, holding the V card means you're still a virgin.
"I still hold the V card"
by your mom March 10, 2003
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Race card shark

This is someone who constantly uses race as a grievance to gain attention and power.
That princess is such a race card shark, worth millions but so oppressed!
by I, Wreckerrr March 31, 2021
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Rat Card

Rat Card (n) - A wrongful action against another for personal gain, an unfair trick, deceitful practice, or dishonest dealing.
After Pat heard that Tiffany could not handle her liquor, he pulled the Rat Card and spiked her Sprite with Vodka, next thing you know he is cuddled up with her when she is passed out under the sink.
by Ghetto Fabs March 27, 2009
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race card

When an ethnic minority makes unfounded assertions that he/she is being rejected by society because those who made the decision are racist.
Of course, the racist card will still be availiable.
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 24, 2004
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Trap Card

When you reveal something unexpected in a flashy way.
Person 1: “Why is the orange juice missing?”
Person 2: “HAHAHA FOOL. YOU HAVE ACTIVATED MY TRAP CARD. I FUCKING DRANK IT ALL.”
Person 1: “Why?”
Person 2: “HAHAHA YOU ACTIVATED MY TRAP CARD AGAIN. I WAS FUCKING THIRSTY.”
by Lug1a October 10, 2019
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