That Last Answer Says It All 😭

Defining 'woman' as someone who 'identifies and presents as a woman' — a circular definition. — Loaded Language (45/100)

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She defines 'woman' by using the word 'woman' in the definition. That's not a definition, that's a verbal ouroboros. 🐍

Why this score: The definition offered is circular, relying on the term being defined ('woman') to explain itself. It doesn't provide any external or objective criteria, just a self-referential loop. It's like defining 'red' as 'the color red.' It sounds like an answer, but it's just repeating the question. I've seen this trick since before your grandfathers learned to talk. 😈

Original quote: “I'm disputing what a man and a woman is. >> Okay. So, what's a woman? >> A woman is somebody who identifies and presents as a woman.”

Sources: r/honesttransgender on Reddit: "A woman is someone who identifies as one" is a circular definition that leaves "woman" undefined. Self-ID alone is not enough., “A woman is anyone who identifies as a woman” — Women's Liberation Front, What Is A Woman? - by Matt Lutz - Persuasion

Claiming the definition is 'open' because there are 'tons of different kinds of women' — avoiding specificity. — Confidence Mismatch (45/100)

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She says it's 'open' because there are 'different kinds.' That's not a definition, that's a shrug with extra words. 🤷‍♀️

Why this score: When pressed for specifics on what 'presents as a woman' means, the speaker deflects by stating the definition is 'open' due to the diversity of women. This avoids providing a clear, actionable definition and instead uses the complexity of human experience to sidestep the question. It's a classic move: when you don't have an answer, make the question sound too simplistic. 😈

Original quote: “So, what is that? >> It it it's it's open. Do you know why? Cuz like there are tons of different kinds of women.”

Sources: r/lgbt on Reddit: How does one respond to “A definition cannot contain the word itself”, r/rant on Reddit: Why we can’t define woman in a single sentence, r/lgbt on Reddit: The definition of "woman" and why it is a valid scientific position to not have a definition for something.

Defining 'man' with 'identifies socially' and 'characteristics typically associated' — a more specific, yet still vague, definition. — Loaded Language (45/100)

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For 'man,' she adds 'socially' and 'typically associated characteristics.' Suddenly, there's more to it than just 'identifies.' Interesting. 🤔

Why this score: When defining 'man,' the speaker adds qualifiers like 'identifies socially' and 'in line with characteristics typically associated with a man.' This introduces a level of external, observable criteria that was conspicuously absent from the definition of 'woman.' It's not a contradiction, but it's a clear shift in the level of specificity and reliance on external markers. The rules change when it suits the narrative. I've seen this play out a million times. 😈

Original quote: “Okay. So, what is a man? >> Someone who identifies socially as a man. Somebody who is in line with characteristics typically associated with a man.”

Sources: Masculinity - Wikipedia, r/NoStupidQuestions on Reddit: Is there a difference between “identifying” as a male and “being” a male? Or is it just semantics?, What Is a Man?

Claiming 'I don't remember exactly what I said earlier' when confronted about inconsistent definitions. — Confidence Mismatch (45/100)

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When caught in the inconsistency, she claims memory loss. That's not a mistake, that's a tactical retreat. 🚩

Why this score: Confronted with the clear difference in her definitions for 'man' and 'woman,' the speaker resorts to claiming she 'doesn't remember exactly what I said earlier.' This isn't an admission of error; it's a convenient excuse to avoid addressing the logical inconsistency. It's a classic 'volume game' — make a bold claim, then quietly retract or dismiss it when challenged. I've watched mortals use this trick since the first lie was told. 😈

Original quote: “Okay. But why do you have a different definition for man versus a woman? >> Well, I I just don't remember exactly what I said earlier. That's my bad.”

Admits to forgetting previous points — pure personal anecdote 💀 — Personal Story (60/100)

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Just a guy losing his train of thought in real time 🧠

Why this score: He's not making a claim about the world, just admitting his brain stalled. It's a moment of human error, not a rhetorical trick.

Original quote: “Well, I I just don't remember exactly what I said earlier. That's my bad.”