Material Fallacies (pt. 1)

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

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

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

Fallacy which uses exaggeration instead of addressing the issue at hand

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

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

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

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

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

"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 takes proof from an authority before developing an argument from reason

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World Record for tallest dog standing on all four legs

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

Fallacy which compares two things that truly un-alike

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

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

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