name that fallacy
You can't prove aliens don't exist, so they must be real.
appel to ignorance
the assumption that if an argument contains a logical fallacy, it must automatically be false
Fallacy fallacy
Everyone at school has the newest phone, so it must be the best one
bandwagon fallacy
This herb is natural, so it must be healthy.
Naturalistic Fallacy
I'm assuming she's rude based on her RBF.
Hasty generalization
Matcha is actually really good.
Bandwagon fallacy
an informal logical fallacy where someone exaggerates, or fabricates an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack
Strawman fallacy
my friend says energy drinks help you focus, so they must work
anecdotal evidence
We've always done it this wa,y so we should do it that way
Appeal to tradition
Ghosts are real if you don't believe me. Prove me wrong.
Burden of proof
My grandfather smoked everyday and lived to be 95 so smoking isnt bad for your health
Cherry picking
a logical fallacy and rhetorical device that involves using ambiguous language or switching the meaning of a key term within an argument to deceive, mislead, or avoid commitment
Equivocation
This product is made with natural ingredients, so it must be better for you
Naturalistic fallacy
Don't listen to her opinion, she's just a freshman
Ad hominem
If I skip one day at the gym, I will stop going forever
Slippery slope
Recycling and trash
Black or white
a logical fallacy where a broad conclusion is drawn from a tiny, unrepresentative, or anecdotal sample.
hasty generalization
one guy cheated on me, so every guy must be cheaters
hasty generalization
If you don't donate, these poor animals will suffer
Appeal to emotion
I listened to music while studying and got an A, so the music caused my good grade
Correlation proves causation
Many people say there are only a few ways to be successful in life, and that's by going to college. College isn't the only way to success; there are other ways to accomplish it.
Black or white
a cognitive bias where, similar to a shooter painting a bullseye around a random cluster of bullet holes, one cherry-picks data, focusing on coincidental patterns or similarities while ignoring crucial differences to support a pre-existing belief
texas sharpshooter
That scientist says skin care works, so it definitely works.
appeal to authority
The law is good because it's the law
Begging the question
People in Colorado love hiking, so every person should hike the mountains every weekend
Ecological Fallacy