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Definition

A response which misrepresents an opponent's argument, i.e., a straw man.

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Origins

Extrapolated from a tweet by Twitter user Coolee Bravo (@bravocoolee) in 2017. Formed by analogy with apples and oranges.

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In Context

  • "i get your point but this is giving pancakes and waffles"