Gish Gallop

Overwhelming an opponent with a rapid succession of many specious arguments, half-truths, and misrepresentations. Named after creationist Duane Gish.

Example

Listing 50 "anomalies" about the Moon landing in rapid succession, each requiring lengthy refutation.

Theories on Conspirafy that exhibit this fallacy

• The Flat Earth Theory — Rapid-fire list of "200 proofs" that each require lengthy debunking

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