Fallacies 1
"Oh, so now you think everyone’s got 'brain rot' and needs therapy just to get through the day?"
Strawman Fallacy
If you don't confess your sins, you're going to hell.
Appeal to tradition / Appeal to emotions
Everyone is getting the new smartphone, so you should too.
Bandwagon Fallacy
I’ve decided to go gluten-free because literally everyone is doing it. I don’t even know what gluten is, but it must be terrible.
Bandwagon
There’s no way they can lose again! I mean, if they keep losing, they’ll have to change their name to the Los Angeles Never-Wins!”
gambler
"Just because you have a major in psychology, does not mean you are smart."
ad hominem
She just suffered from a heartbreak, and now she thinks it's the end of the world.
Slippery slope.
Organic Foods Are Always More Nutritious.
Naturalistic Fallacy
If we start putting pineapple on pizza, next thing you know, people will be putting chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallows on pizza. Eventually, pizza will just be a dessert, and we'll forget what real pizza even is!”
slippery slope
I think we should consider resting our star player during the next game to avoid injury.” The opposing fan responds, “Oh, so you just want to throw in the towel and give up on the season! You want to lose every game
strawman
"I flipped heads on a coin, so I'm choosing tails next."
Gambler
With a small donation, you can stop animal cruelty nationwide.
Appeal to emotion
“Eating more fruits and vegetables is good for your health.” “Oh, of course you’d say that. You’re one of those vegan health nuts who thinks they’re better than everyone else.”
Ad hominem
You really shouldn’t eat so much junk food; it’s bad for your health.”
“Oh yeah? Well, I saw you eat a whole bag of chips last week, so who are you to talk?”
tu quoque
I just bought a jersey for the new championship-winning team! I’ve been a fan my whole life!” Another person responds, “Really? Last year, you said you were a die-hard fan of the losing team!
bandwaggon
Black-or-White
The kid said he never stole the cookies, and the parent didn't see it. Therefore, the kid was grounded.
Appeal to ignorance
“Reducing sugar intake is important for managing weight and preventing health issues.”
“But what about all the chemicals they put in processed foods? No one’s talking about that!
Red herring
“You either drink coffee every morning, or you’re just not a real adult. There’s no in-between.”
black-or-white
“This team is terrible! They’ll never win a single game this season!”
hasty generalization
"I don't believe the study of healthy longevity is accurate. My 90 year old neighbor is still an alcoholic and still kicking."
Anecdotal
A dog is a tree. All trees have bark. Every dog barks.
Equivocation
“Eating a low-carb diet is the best way to lose weight.”
“Well, Dr. Smith says that low-carb diets are the best for weight loss, so it must be true.”
Appeal to authority
The ball has landed on red five times in a row! It has to land on black next! I mean, it can’t keep being red forever!”
gambler
You either support the team fully and cheer for them, or you might as well be a traitor! There’s no in-between!”
black or white