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What does it mean?
Hicks mocks those who claim to be pro-life, suggesting their appearance contradicts the ideal.
In plain terms
You claim to be pro-life but look unhealthy.
What can you take from it?
Appearance can contradict claimed values in social commentary.

Where it applies

  • debates
  • personal insults

Putting it to work

  • mocking opponents

Questions to consider

  • What does life look like?
  • How do values show in appearance?

Another view

It attacks people rather than addressing the argument.

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