Avoiding the Question
We can't let a socialist run our country? We will surely lose the election if he's our primary winner!
Ad Hominem Fallacy
Judge: How do I know that you're religious?
Plaintiff: Because, I would never lie.
What is circular reasoning?
All lawyers are rich! I went to a career day presentation and there were 3 lawyers there. Each one of them make $500,000 a year!
What is a generalization?
Buy Skunk Perfume, you'll standout from the crowd.
Snob Appeal
An error in logic; a place where someone has made a mistake in her thinking.
What is a fallacy?
Porcupines are great pets for kids. Studies say that owning a pet makes children happy and healthy.
What is a Red Herring?
If a bag of potato chips won't float in the pool, why will one potato chip float by itself?
What is Whole-to-part?
Every time we go to Alexis's house for dinner we get sick. Last Friday, we ate dinner at their house and we all got sick. For the holidays we dinner at their house and we all got sick. If we accept their invitation and have dinner there, I bet we will get sick.
What is an analogy?
SPURKEY is the best smoothie for your body. SPURKEY has antioxidants. Doctors recommend SPURKEY. With SPURKEY you will build strong muscles, and have beautiful hair and skin. SPURKEY is the best thing for you on the market. SPURKEY, buy SPURKEY.
What is repetition?
Chevy has been making the Suburban since 1935. Reestablished every year since.
What is Appeal to Tradition?
More people travel to California more than any other place in the country! It must be the best place to go on vacation in America.
The Rackley family has always been hardworking and very creative. I know that little Rackley will be a great student!
Crazy Clyde: I think it is all right for governments in developing countries to execute citizens who don't agree with the government.
Just Jenny:That's sounds awful!
Crazy Clyde:Hey if you want to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs.
What is a weak analogy?
Millions of people love driving Acuras.
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Jane: Because I am the first person to finish an article for the paper, my piece should be printed on the front page.
Edward: So, you care more about fame than journalism?
Jane: I didn't say that! You're putting words in my mouth!
What is straw man?
Either the Democratic Party moves forward with the person who wins the primary delegate count to run against Trump, or I'm not voting!
Ever since Nellie started kissing up to the teacher and being super nice to her, she's been getting As and B's on her test. She's clearly the teacher's pet. I think she's not earning her grades!
My client admits to committing this crime, but he's really sick with cancer and only has just a few months to leave. To send him to jail is cruel and unusual punishment.
Appeal to Pity
I have to go to the bathroom so badly! Can I go next?
What is Special Pleading?
Mom: You forgot to clean the kitchen last night!
Kelly: Well, you did the same thing last week.
What is tu quoque?
We can't get a dog! She loves animals. If we let her have one dog, she'll ask for three and four dogs. This isn't going to stop!
What is Slippery Slope?
The numbers don't lie! Harvard graduates make more money. Attending Harvard will make you rich!
What is Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc?
Lawyer: Ladies and gentleman of the jury, you must convict Jimmy Jon of murder. If you don't convict, he will terrorize the entire community!
What is Appeal to Fear?
You still believe in Santa and you're 15 years old? You must have been dropped as a baby and haven't fully recovered.
What is Genetic?