Logical Fallacies #1
"My opponent should not be elected mayor because he had an affair five years ago."
Ad Hominem
If you don't expose your child to germs, he will never get sick and therefore never build up his immune system to fight illness. He will grow up to be a sickly adult
Slippery Slope
I love cheeseburgers, so I'm going to learn to speak French
Non Sequitur
We either have to cut Medicare or leave a huge debt for our children
False Dilemma
Our teacher should not give homework over the weekend because we have a religious holiday. It is a teachers responsibility to respect my religion.
Red Herring
I have several white friends, and every one of them loves country music. All white people love country music.
Hasty Generalization
Bigfoot isn't real because there is no proof of his existence.
Circular Reasoning/Begging the Question
Parent: "You need to clean out your backpack."
Child: "You know I'm ADD! Why can't you just accept me as I am?"
Straw-Man
Choosing not to do homework is like choosing not to brush your teeth: The long-term consequences outweigh the short-term benefits.
False Analogy
Michael Jordan wears Hanes underwear, so you should too.
Appeal to Doubtful Authority
When I study for tests, I fail them. When I don't study for tests, I pass.
Post Hoc
My PE teacher is overweight, so I will not follow his advice to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
Tu Quoque
The principal should hire this teacher. His test scores improved 100% in just one year.
Texas Sharpshooter