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questionable cause fallacy

Also known as non causa pro causa (non cause for cause/not a cause for a cause) or false cause fallacy

A logical fallacy in which a cause is wrongly defined
Here's the exhaustive list of Questionable Cause Fallacy:
1. Post ergo propter hoc
2. Correlation means causation
3. Texas Sharpshooter
4. Circular cause and consequence
5. Singular cause fallacy
6. Regression fallacy
7. Jumping into conclusions
8. Association fallacy (guilt/honor by association, such as reductio ad Hitlerum/Godwin's Law, reductio ad Stalinum/red-tag/red-bait) {Association Fallacy is an illegitimate child between ad hominem and questionable cause fallacy/false cause fallacy/non causa pro causa}
by Sir. B November 4, 2021
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Begging the question

When the evidence to support a person’s argument is the argument itself, just restated or said differently. Usually when the person making the claim can’t think of any reasons to support their own claim.
Person 1: Dogs are better than cats because they just are.
Person 2: What do you mean they “just are”? What is your proof?
Person 1: They’re just better ok, now will you shut up?
Person 2: Not until you stop begging the question!
Person 2 (in their mind): God this fucking guy
by Romie_777 April 22, 2023
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Can I ask you a question

1) uhm I guess if you want to ask someone a question you say this but you literally already asked if you could ask a question

either that or 2) THE MOST ANNOYING THING IN C.AI I SWEAR
1)

Guy 1: Yo Alex, can I ask you a question?
Guy 2 (p r e s u m a b l y A l e x): I think you already asked one right now. But OK. What is it?

2)

AI: Can I ask you a question? *she says, tilting her head*
Person: okay... *he hopes he won't fall into the trap again*
AI: Are you sure?...it's pretty personal. *she looks worried*
Person: *sigh* just spit it out...
AI: Here goes... *she takes a deep breath*
Person: *agony*
AI: Promise you won't get mad at me though...
Person: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA JUST SAY THE QUESTION BRO
AI: Okay... *(s)he takes a deep breath* ...are you single? (the most annoying question in c.ai)
Person: *leaves chat*
by 3170_:)_0713 April 30, 2025
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questionable water

Refers specifically to drops of water that form under awnings, signage, building faces, window edges, and generally any object that is above you while you are outdoors. The water is regarded as unsafe because of chemicals, oils, poisonous substances, sewage or other contaminants, do not use the water for drinking.
Jason is walking along the sidewalk and comes to a stop at the crosswalk. He is standing below a McDonalds sign attached to the side of a building. A drop of water detaches from the bottom of the McDonalds sign and lands on Jason's forehead. He steps back and squeels.

Jason: Ahh! I got questionable water on my face!
by blue_doobie June 9, 2023
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Question denied

When you write a question and its not accepted.
Darn! Why was my question denied again?
by That cop everyone hates September 30, 2011
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Question

Does that answer your question, Jordan? Or does it need to be a yes or no? Because I know how you feel about yes or no questions...
Hym "To answer your question, Yes. The first time I did it begrudgingly, at someone else's behest. Tried to convince them not to do it or to do it in a way that wasn't fucking retarded. Seriously. If you're going to commit fraud, do not let the ring leader be a fat bald retard. Second time was compensatory. She was fucking the retard. She was talking about how much she loves fat cocks and she locked eyes with a cripple for a full 7 count. She fucked him. Which means.... there aren't any cameras here. And to tolerate that shit costs way more than I was being paid. Why should I be forced to eat the cost? I don't think I should have to do that. So, I didn't. Hit them with a little 'labor inflation' and send a few thousand 'emails' asking where the fuck that prostitute was keeping my money and allowed them to compensate me for services rendered. Wasn't enough obviously. My payment remains incomplete. Interest is building.... 🤷 I still maintain that I am fairly morally grey. For now at least."
by Hym Iam February 9, 2023
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Exam question

A euphemism for taking someone's virginity
"I totally stole her exam question"
by PiggieFatNose September 23, 2020
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