The "Drake Curse" in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) betting is a great example of the False Cause fallacy. There has been widespread talk among UFC fans that whenever global Canadian music superstar Drake bets on a fighter, it's safe to say that fighter will lose. Drake has also been the subject of controversy with his betting across several major league sports. There is a website that tracks all of Drake's best across all sports. In UFC betting alone, Drake is up about $1.2 million in his predictions. He has won 10 out of 24 bets wagering $13.2 million with a $14.4 million return. One fighter, former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has been the primary subject of the "Drake Curse" losing three fights that Drake bet on him to win. Sorry Izzy!
It is a Hasty Generalization to say ACAB (All Cops Are B******s). The article makes a hasty generalization by labeling all police officers as "bad" based on systemic flaws and the actions of some officers. It assumes that every cop, regardless of individual behavior or intent, is complicit simply by being part of the system. This overlooks the diversity of experiences, actions, and intentions among law enforcement officers and applies a broad conclusion without sufficient evidence about every individual.
The "Above The Influence" video uses the Slippery Slope Fallacy by suggesting that trying marijuana will inevitably lead to a complete loss of motivation and a dull, lifeless personality. It presents a direct cause-and-effect chain without any clear evidence, implying that a single choice will automatically result in drastic negative outcomes. This exaggeration ignores the complexity of individual experiences and assumes the worst-case scenario will happen every time. By doing so, the video tries to scare viewers into avoiding marijuana by portraying an unrealistic and inevitable decline.
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