A derogatory term when a person presents a 'credible' argument on the Internet to support their position despite the argument is false. Mostly (and recommended to be) used for science deniers and to know-it-all person. May be synonymous to Karen MD, but this term is more broad.
Person A (an anti-vaxx): I have a list of blog articles ( mostly cherry-picked) that suggest vaccines cause autism. Therefore, vaccines cause autism.
Person B: Cool, pretty sure you have a PhD Reddit to state that statement. What's the title of your thesis, fam?
Person B: Cool, pretty sure you have a PhD Reddit to state that statement. What's the title of your thesis, fam?
by maxweber27 November 18, 2020