in the type known as argumentum ad auditores, the fallacy-monger, instead of refuting their opponent with logical arguments, tries to win applause by appealing to the values, beliefs, or emotions of the audience present at that moment. they build their argument not because "it's true," but because the crowd will applaud it. you could also call this playing to the bleachers.
the aim of the person using this fallacy isn't to find the truth or present a logical thesis; it's to whip the audience into a frenzy, get them to applaud or laugh, and walk away from the debate looking victorious. they skip logic and head straight for showmanship and populism. however, the truth of an argument doesn't de…
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