by Imrightyouknow July 3, 2021
Get the Straw mug.Similar to the straw man argument, a straw meme is a logical fallacy presented in image form. Typical use is to assign misrepresented, exaggerated or completely false characteristics to an opposing viewpoint and then attack these characteristics instead of the actual viewpoint.
Typically, straw memes are met with supporting arguments such as, "sooooooo truuu!!!" and, "i'm steelin this!"
Typically, straw memes are met with supporting arguments such as, "sooooooo truuu!!!" and, "i'm steelin this!"
Straw meme examples:
Oh, you think (example A) because (example B)? Tell me more about (unrelated example C)!!!
If you're ok with (example A) but don't like (unrelated example B), then you're a hypocrite!!! Share if you agree.
Oh, you think (example A) because (example B)? Tell me more about (unrelated example C)!!!
If you're ok with (example A) but don't like (unrelated example B), then you're a hypocrite!!! Share if you agree.
by Screaming Back August 7, 2012
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When you misrepresent a someone's statement as a ridiculous claim they never said so that you can more easily "defeat" them. A bad faith debate tactic that should be frowned upon.
Think of the strawman as a dummy you have crafted yourself so that you can knock it down and pretend like you've won.
Think of the strawman as a dummy you have crafted yourself so that you can knock it down and pretend like you've won.
Person 1: "This ice cream is delicious."
Person 2: "Yes, but if you ONLY ate ice cream, you'd get fat and your teeth would rot out. Therefore, you shouldn't be enjoying that ice cream knowing that it could be harming you!"
Person 1: "I never said I was ONLY going to eat ice cream. That's a straw man. Also, leave me alone and let me enjoy my ice cream in peace. You're annoying me."
Person 2: "Yes, but if you ONLY ate ice cream, you'd get fat and your teeth would rot out. Therefore, you shouldn't be enjoying that ice cream knowing that it could be harming you!"
Person 1: "I never said I was ONLY going to eat ice cream. That's a straw man. Also, leave me alone and let me enjoy my ice cream in peace. You're annoying me."
by Papergrin August 6, 2021
Get the straw man mug.A logic fallacy involving the purposeful misrepresentation of an argument in order to strike it down.
by Cromage April 25, 2004
Get the straw man mug.Verb; straw jacking means to move your straw in an up and down or back and forth quick motion to extract the remainder of alcohol/juice from a beverage with ice.
Ugh, I've been straw jacking this Mojito for 10 minutes! I should just go to the bar and order another one!!!
by Powdered sugar May 8, 2017
Get the Straw Jacking mug.The act of using someone's strength against them.
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The term is said to have originated from the Chinese strategist, Zhuge Liang, during the Battle of Red Cliff against the army of Cao Cao.
Before the Battle of Red Cliffs, Zhuge Liang went to visit the Wu camp to assist Wu strategist Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu saw Zhuge Liang as a threat to Eastern Wu and was also jealous of Zhuge Liang's talent. Therefore, he assigned Zhuge Liang the task to make 100,000 arrows in ten days or face execution. Zhuge Liang, however, swore he would finish this seemingly impossible task in three days. He requested 20 large boats, each manned with many straw men and a few soldiers. Before dawn, Zhuge Liang ordered his soldiers to beat war drums and shout orders, to imitate the noise of an attack.
Zhuge Liang sat with Lu Su inside one of the boats drinking wine. The Wei soldiers, unable to see in the fog, fired many volleys of arrows at the sound of the drums. The straw men were soon filled with arrows, and Zhuge Liang returned to Wu having fulfilled his promise.
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The term is said to have originated from the Chinese strategist, Zhuge Liang, during the Battle of Red Cliff against the army of Cao Cao.
Before the Battle of Red Cliffs, Zhuge Liang went to visit the Wu camp to assist Wu strategist Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu saw Zhuge Liang as a threat to Eastern Wu and was also jealous of Zhuge Liang's talent. Therefore, he assigned Zhuge Liang the task to make 100,000 arrows in ten days or face execution. Zhuge Liang, however, swore he would finish this seemingly impossible task in three days. He requested 20 large boats, each manned with many straw men and a few soldiers. Before dawn, Zhuge Liang ordered his soldiers to beat war drums and shout orders, to imitate the noise of an attack.
Zhuge Liang sat with Lu Su inside one of the boats drinking wine. The Wei soldiers, unable to see in the fog, fired many volleys of arrows at the sound of the drums. The straw men were soon filled with arrows, and Zhuge Liang returned to Wu having fulfilled his promise.
(Jin blocks Mike's punch to the face, and in seconds brings his friend to the ground)
Jin: Straw boat borrows arrows, eh?
Mike: That's not one of those Chinese proverbs, is it?
Jin: >:)
Jin: Straw boat borrows arrows, eh?
Mike: That's not one of those Chinese proverbs, is it?
Jin: >:)
by seizure_salad January 8, 2010
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People who wear straw hats do so to let it be known 'all the fucks they give', If one was to add up all those fucks; the total fucks given would be zero.
The wearing of the straw hat is a statement to a judgemental world. That statement is 'Look at all the fucks I give'.
If the wearer is worthy, it can be said the straw hat is wearing him/her
People who wear straw hats do so to let it be known 'all the fucks they give', If one was to add up all those fucks; the total fucks given would be zero.
The wearing of the straw hat is a statement to a judgemental world. That statement is 'Look at all the fucks I give'.
If the wearer is worthy, it can be said the straw hat is wearing him/her
“I’m wearing a straw hat; does it look like I give two fucks?”
Person 1,”Look at that guy wearing a straw hat; he clearly gives no fucks.”
Person 2, “Noman, he's one of the chosen few; the straw hat is wearing him”
Person 1,”Look at that guy wearing a straw hat; he clearly gives no fucks.”
Person 2, “Noman, he's one of the chosen few; the straw hat is wearing him”
by Whatistobeastrawhatman September 24, 2011
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