Noun. A meme that utilizes a strawman fallacy in order to make fun of a particular belief, practice, or idea.
Verbal form: Strawmeming
Verbal form: Strawmeming
by Hyperdulia November 17, 2021
Get the Strawmeme mug.Similar to the straw man argument, a straw meme is a logical fallacy presented in image form. Typical use is to assign misrepresented, exaggerated or completely false characteristics to an opposing viewpoint and then attack these characteristics instead of the actual viewpoint.
Typically, straw memes are met with supporting arguments such as, "sooooooo truuu!!!" and, "i'm steelin this!"
Typically, straw memes are met with supporting arguments such as, "sooooooo truuu!!!" and, "i'm steelin this!"
Straw meme examples:
Oh, you think (example A) because (example B)? Tell me more about (unrelated example C)!!!
If you're ok with (example A) but don't like (unrelated example B), then you're a hypocrite!!! Share if you agree.
Oh, you think (example A) because (example B)? Tell me more about (unrelated example C)!!!
If you're ok with (example A) but don't like (unrelated example B), then you're a hypocrite!!! Share if you agree.
by Screaming Back August 7, 2012
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by Croggor May 14, 2020
Get the strawmaker mug.Pretty much how the internet started to work once it was accepted that you can kick out people that don't agree with you from your online community. As a result of a culture of 'de-platforming' and censorship, what actually started to happen was that people started to platform "strawman" - intentionally misrepresented proposition that is set up because it is easier to defeat rather than engaging with an opponent's real argument - instead.
by cyberphunkisms May 7, 2022
Get the platforming strawmen mug.A miniature beer bong that allows for mass consumptions of beers very quickly.
1. Take a straw that bends.
2. Place it in your glass bottle of beer.
3. Wrap your fingers or hand around the neck of the bottle & hold the straw.
4. Chug.
1. Take a straw that bends.
2. Place it in your glass bottle of beer.
3. Wrap your fingers or hand around the neck of the bottle & hold the straw.
4. Chug.
by Karli Monster April 6, 2010
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Get the strawbee milk mug.The real name for the fake flavour often misinterpreted as "strawberry". this flavour is often used in wafer cookies or candies.
The scientific name is Strawfomestim berry.
The scientific name is Strawfomestim berry.
Girl: have you tried these strawfome berry cookies? they're delicious!
Guy: Yeah! i know! but aren't they strawberry?
Girl: no! eat a strawberry, try a cookie, then say that.
Guy: Yeah! i know! but aren't they strawberry?
Girl: no! eat a strawberry, try a cookie, then say that.
by Autumnschild199 June 30, 2009
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