Perfect Argument Fallacy

The mistaken belief that only arguments that are flawless in every respect—logically valid, empirically supported, rhetorically perfect, immune to all objections—deserve consideration. This fallacy rejects all human communication as insufficiently perfect, leaving only silence. The perfect argument fallacy is beloved of those who don't want to engage, who use impossible standards to dismiss any position they dislike. It's the logic of "your argument isn't perfect, therefore I don't have to consider it." The cure is recognizing that perfection is not the standard; adequacy is. Arguments are tools for understanding, not museum pieces for aesthetic evaluation.

Perfect Argument Fallacy Example: "He demanded her argument be perfect—no logical gaps, no empirical uncertainties, no rhetorical flaws. She pointed out that no argument meets that standard, including his own. He said that proved her argument was weak. The perfect argument fallacy had made dialogue impossible. She stopped talking; he declared victory."

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 17, 2026

Non Argument

The type of bickering where if you respond to it like its an argument both participants will deny it like "we're not fighting/arguing"

A: "I just don't understand why you like beans so much its stupid as fuck"
B: "Well you liking pickles is dumber I don't know why you're talkin"
C: "Yo can we chill out it's just food lmao"
A&B: "We are chill it's not an argument"
C: "Yeah sure, just another non argument huh"

by Merthod March 2, 2026

Clutch Arumugam

A last-minute, high-pressure success or victory, often achieved against all odds—inspired by the legendary Malaysian footballer R. Arumugam, known for his heroic saves and game-changing performances under intense pressure

"I pulled a Clutch Arumugam and finished my entire project the night before the deadline—still got an A!"

"The team scored in the 90th minute—total Clutch Arumugam moment!"

by Lightweightmacha May 5, 2025

2 dollar argument

When you have an irrational argument over something miniscule and then realize how pointless it was afterwards.

"Did I really just argue over how to dab correctly? That was such a 2 dollar argument.."

by Jarl Memesupremeson September 3, 2016

Pulling an Arhum

when you turn off your social media and cut off all people just to focus on life. #edge

Pulling an Arhum was how I got through finals week.

by huayra21 December 3, 2017

The David Argument

"The David Argument" is a form of argument that is made when you have no actual comeback or good argument, often used by people that has poor debating skills and usually ends up in the losing side of a debate. This type of argument often starts off with "says the guy that..." and follows up with a personal attack against the other person (sometimes against the other persons family members or relatives) with no correlation to the subject being discussed whatsoever. This form of argument is said to be originated from a individual that was called "David" hence the name "The David Argument".

"Why are you using "The David Argument", cant you come up with better arguments?"

" Oh you're using "The David Argument" now, shows how poor your debating skills are"
"Only weird people with no intellect uses "The David Argument"

by Boonkgangzoink5000 February 15, 2018

Note-Beach Argument

Someone who frequently uses Note-Beach Arguments can be considered a stubborn, angry, uninformed feminist. The arguments are never compelling and the person is frequently driven by anger and emotion.

That bitch just fucking stretched her pussy with a ruler. I guess the argument was one of a Note-Beach Argument.

by Lovelydaybro October 24, 2018