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What does it mean?
A character justifies a terrible idea by claiming it works in another franchise.
In plain terms
Using another show as proof for a bad idea.
What can you take from it?
False logic can justify bad choices.

Where it applies

  • bad decision making
  • movie references
  • justifying nonsense

Putting it to work

  • avoid false equivalencies
  • recognize bad logic

Questions to consider

  • What counts as valid proof?
  • Why do we use pop culture?

Another view

It works on Star Trek is not valid evidence.

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