Ever been in an argument that went absolutely nowhere? (Of course you have — you’re on the internet.) In this episode of My Idiot Brother Questions Everything, we dive into the hall of shame of bad arguments — the logical fallacies and rhetorical shortcuts that sound clever but collapse under the weight of critical thinking.

From ad hominem attacks (“You’re just saying that because you’re a [add pejorative here]!”) to strawman arguments (“So you like criminals?”), and whataboutism, red herrings, and the classic correlation ≠ causation mix-ups — we unpack why these arguments feel persuasive but actually weaken reasoning and discussion.

Using real-world examples from current politics, social media debates, and everyday conversations, we show how these tactics derail logic, reward outrage, and keep us from actually learning anything. Then, we explore what good critical thinking looks like — how to spot fallacies, stay curious, and argue like someone who’s actually trying to get to the truth.

It’s funny, it’s sharp, and it might make your next debate with that one relative slightly less painful.