Fallacy of Prohibited Comparison

The fallacy where someone claims you cannot point out double standards, hypocrisy, or make certain comparisons in political debates, often by invoking exceptionalism or special circumstances. "You can't compare X to Y!" becomes a way of shielding a position from uncomfortable parallels. The fallacy lies in prohibiting comparison altogether rather than engaging the actual similarities and differences. Often paired with the Fallacy of Relative Exception (using exceptional cases to dismiss comparison) and the Fallacy of Absolute Exception (treating differences as absolute barriers to comparison). Westsplaining is a classic example—the assumption that Western contexts are so unique that comparisons with other contexts are automatically invalid.

"I pointed out similarities between Western foreign policy and actions we condemn in other nations. Response: 'You can't compare us to them—we're completely different!' That's Fallacy of Prohibited Comparison—shutting down comparison rather than engaging it. All comparisons have differences; the question is whether the similarities are meaningful. Prohibiting comparison altogether is just a way of avoiding uncomfortable parallels."

Fallacy of Prohibited Comparison by Abzugal February 28, 2026

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

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.

I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.

schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.

"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."

eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016