Debunkist Fallacy

A logical fallacy where someone assumes that because a claim has been debunked (or could be debunked), it is therefore false and unworthy of further consideration. The fallacy lies in treating debunking as definitive and complete, ignoring that debunking itself can be flawed, incomplete, or ideological. A claim might be debunked poorly; debunking might miss nuance; what counts as debunking depends on frameworks. The Debunkist Fallacy treats debunking as the end of inquiry rather than part of it, as verdict rather than contribution.

"I tried to discuss the limitations of a study. Response: 'That's been debunked already—move on.' That's Debunkist Fallacy—treating debunking as final, not as contribution. Maybe the debunking was flawed; maybe new evidence emerged; maybe the debunking missed the point. 'Debunked' isn't a conversation-ender unless you've decided inquiry is over. And when inquiry is over, so is learning."

Debunkist Fallacy by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026

Argument from Debunking Fallacy

A specific form of the Debunkist Fallacy where someone argues that a claim must be false because it has been debunked by a particular source, authority, or community. "Snopes debunked it," "Science says it's false," "The consensus rejects it." The fallacy lies in appealing to debunking as authority rather than engaging the evidence. Debunking is a process, not a person; it's a claim, not a proof. Citing that something has been debunked doesn't replace showing why it's wrong. The Argument from Debunking is argument from authority dressed in skeptical clothing.

"I pointed out that some alternative health practices have helped people. Response: 'Snopes debunked that years ago.' That's Argument from Debunking Fallacy—appealing to debunking as authority, not engaging the evidence. Snopes can be wrong; debunking can be incomplete; personal experiences don't disappear because a website says so. Debunking is a tool, not a god. Using it as the final word is just another form of argument from authority, with fact-checkers as the new priests."

Argument from Debunking Fallacy by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026

jerb 

well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!

Them future folk took ouare jerbs!

jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004