Logical Fallacies, Orwell, Crucible, We Didn't Start the Fire

Statement: "The cat knocked over a vase, and now I have a flat tire. Clearly, the cat's actions caused my car trouble." What fallacy is this?

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Is Lynch messing with you?

• Yes

• Probably

• Maybe

• No

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Statement: "Mr. Lynch found a lucky penny. Then, he received an extra chicken nugget in his McDonald's order. Finding a lucky penny caused him to receive an extra chicken nugget from McDonald's." What fallacy is this?

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Statement: "You said you don't believe in Bigfoot, but can you prove Bigfoot doesn't exist? I didn't think so." What fallacy is this?

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Statement: "You said you don't believe in aliens, but can you prove aliens don't exist? I didn't think so." What fallacy is this?

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Statement: "He's a terrible soccer player because he can't even solve a Rubik's Cube." What fallacy is this?

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Statement: "He's a terrible driver because he can't play the violin." What fallacy is this?

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Statement: "If I fail my math quiz, my grade will fall. Then I will not be able to get into a good school. That means I won’t be able to get the job I want. Then, my life will be ruined, all because I failed the quiz!" What fallacy is this?

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Statement: "Our ancestors didn't have smartphones, and they lived perfectly fine. We shouldn't use smartphones." What fallacy is this?

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Mr. A: "Casa Burger has delicious French fries." Mr. B: "You are stupid for thinking that." What logical fallacy did Mr. B use?

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