Material Fallacies (pt. 1)

"I want to attend M.I.T. for a Chem. Engineering degree focusing on biodegradable hydro-polymers. It'll be easy as pie!

Fallacy which uses exaggeration instead of addressing the issue at hand

Person 1: I don't really think this new corporate policy is working Boss: Oh, I see you're ready to find a new job

Fallacy which takes proof from an authority before developing an argument from reason

"of course you would say that, you're a teenager!"

World Record for tallest dog standing on all four legs

Fallacy which states that if only x were true, then y would be true

Fallacy which uses value-laden language to ask a question in such a way as to receive a particular response

Well, I kicked the tires and then I was able to start this old car. See, I have the magic touch!

My brother only eats ketchup packets and he's healthy, so a condiment diet can't be that bad!

Fallacy which diverts an argument by threatening negative consequences on the speaker

Fallacy which assigns traits to a population using a very small sample size

Fallacy which refutes a ridiculous version of your opponents argument, not the reasonable argument s/he is making.

Identity the Fallacy: "Well, John has never said anything about his college days so he must've never attended college"

Use Shiny McShineface brand toothpaste, the toothpaste that 90% of Americans prefer.

Person 1: "I think we should end the war in Afghanistan" Person 2: "Oh, so you support the Taliban then!"

News Report: "The World sees unprecedented levels of violence!" *data taken from Iraq and Afghanistan

What is the world record for longest distance pulled by a horse while on fire?

Fallacy which states that by believing or dis-believing a particular idea, one should feel humiliation.

Bonus: What is the world record for the largest mailbox?

Vote for John Thompson: He looks out for the "regular" person

Abbot: "Who's on first" Costello: "I don't know who's on first, that's why I'm asking ya!!"

An argument which refutes an idea by showing dubious psychological or historical origins of an idea

Person 1: In an effort to prevent deforestation, more companies should invest in bamboo growth Person 2: You smell bad

Fallacy which seeks to destroy an opponent's credibility, usually before they begin their argument

If only we were able to increase the water's heat at a faster rate, then the experiment would've worked...

Well, I know that my opponent is a habitual liar, so he can't be believed!

Fallacy which states that because B came after A, B must have been caused by A

Name the fallacy: A word is used in two different senses during an argument

Fallacy which compares two things that truly un-alike

"Do you think children should be forced to go to school?"