Appeal to ridicule is often found in the form of comparing a multi-layered circumstance or argument to a laughably commonplace event or to another irrelevant thing based on comedic timing, or
wordplay. This is a rhetorical tactic that mocks an opponent's argument or position, attempting to inspire a strong emotional reaction (making it a type of
appeal to emotion) in the audience and to highlight any
counter-intuitive aspects of that argument, making it appear foolish and contrary to
common sense. This is typically done by mocking the argument's representative foundation in an
uncharitable and oversimplified way. The person using the tactic is often sarcastic in their argument. == Examples ==