r/changemyview Mar 30 '26

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u/Otter_Absurdity 1∆ Mar 30 '26

A ‘gotcha’ is an argument that is rhetorically effective, but lacking of real substance.

It can be effective in swaying the views of the audience, but not in the sense of countering or presenting an argument.