A twisted, convoluted argument that sounds reasonable on the surface but makes absolutely no sense when examined closely. Often used by manipulative people to avoid accountability or dismiss someone else's valid feelings.
Etymology: Derived from the way actual pretzels are twisted into impossible shapes - much like how some people twist basic logic until it's completely unrecognizable.
Common characteristics:
Uses fancy words to sound smart
Contains circular reasoning
Makes the listener question their own sanity
Usually delivered with complete confidence
Falls apart immediately under scrutiny
Etymology: Derived from the way actual pretzels are twisted into impossible shapes - much like how some people twist basic logic until it's completely unrecognizable.
Common characteristics:
Uses fancy words to sound smart
Contains circular reasoning
Makes the listener question their own sanity
Usually delivered with complete confidence
Falls apart immediately under scrutiny
"My ex gave me a total logic pretzel when he said he couldn't validate my feelings because they contradicted his feelings. Like, sir, that's not how emotions work."
Example in a sentence: "Don't let him feed you that logic pretzel - two people can have different opinions about the same event and both be valid!"
Example in a sentence: "Don't let him feed you that logic pretzel - two people can have different opinions about the same event and both be valid!"
by PixelbrushProductions June 3, 2025
Get the Logic Pretzelmug. A major philosophical movement during the 20th century. Its wide influence became deeply rooted in today's scientific practice, as well as in contemporary philosophy. Logical positivists were philosophers, scientists and mathematicians with varying philosophical ideas, although they shared the so-called "scientific world-view", which states that society's choices and beliefs should be based on science, and that true science produces knowledge strictly inferred from empirical data (i.e. what "appears to the senses" in some way). The most well-known group of logical positivists is the Vienna Circle.
The movement became dominant in philosophy during half of the 20th century, before losing its widespread popularity later on. Nowadays, though, logical positivism is increasingly studied in a more neutral manner, like any influential doctrine in the history of philosophy.
You are welcome to agree or disagree with the different views endorsed by logical positivists. What you are not invited to is parroting baloney spread by trolls or knowitalls on the Internet. Like the fact that logical positivism refutes itself. It’s not a fact, it’s a viewpoint coming essentially from philosopher Hilary Putnam and that criticized a doctrine (verificationism) already debated among the logical positivists themselves. If you share that view, read him plus some logical positivist papers (if you’re already familiar with the jargon), then think about it and be proud of yourself.
The movement became dominant in philosophy during half of the 20th century, before losing its widespread popularity later on. Nowadays, though, logical positivism is increasingly studied in a more neutral manner, like any influential doctrine in the history of philosophy.
You are welcome to agree or disagree with the different views endorsed by logical positivists. What you are not invited to is parroting baloney spread by trolls or knowitalls on the Internet. Like the fact that logical positivism refutes itself. It’s not a fact, it’s a viewpoint coming essentially from philosopher Hilary Putnam and that criticized a doctrine (verificationism) already debated among the logical positivists themselves. If you share that view, read him plus some logical positivist papers (if you’re already familiar with the jargon), then think about it and be proud of yourself.
The other day, I read a post from some random dude on the Internet. He enlightened me about how he refuted logical positivism by showing that it is itself meaningless. I'm amazed that dozens and dozens of well-trained philosophers/logicians during the 20th century never thought of that. Clearly, that guy is a f*****g genius.
by Carl_Napolitano March 11, 2019
Get the logical positivismmug. Kat logic says that guy is an asshole for making fun of my dentures because I called him pudgy and picked on his mom.
by Zach Zaxson June 14, 2022
Get the Kat Logicmug. A logic created by Eva M. Sullivan that she obligates everyone to know. Eva Logic is not valid in any sense and can lead to the downfall of many things. Eva Logic consists of 3 supporters while its biggest competition is Potato Logic/Luck which consists of 17 supporters.
by Neo_Is_Gone October 2, 2022
Get the Eva Logicmug. !.The logic that if you eat a person they never truly existed
2.A Rock Band band
~created by mike,renee,and nicole
2.A Rock Band band
~created by mike,renee,and nicole
1.Cannibal "who's fred"
other person "dude you ate him"
cannibal " he never existed....Thats cannibal logic"
2.better then carnivorous penguins
other person "dude you ate him"
cannibal " he never existed....Thats cannibal logic"
2.better then carnivorous penguins
by Mike,Renee,Nicole January 8, 2009
Get the Cannibal Logicmug. The logic of a person who is under the influence of a "pot" (cannabis); What someone would say if a person did something stupid.
Their logic would be similar to a person who is buzzed or drunk.
Their logic would be similar to a person who is buzzed or drunk.
Brian's pot logic made him think lighting a bottle rocket between his butt cheeks would be a great idea.
by sw33t_sm0ke July 1, 2018
Get the Pot logicmug. When one is conscious of the appearance/hygiene of their lips.
They don’t let their lips get dry and chapped. They constantly cleaning, licking and putting Vaseline on their lips.
They don’t let their lips get dry and chapped. They constantly cleaning, licking and putting Vaseline on their lips.
by cheemee July 18, 2024
Get the Lip logicmug.