As a variety of the category of the fallacy we refer to as Weak Induction, this
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As a variety of the category of the fallacy we refer to as Weak Induction, this particular fallacy is named for its use of an expert, famous professional, or credentialed individual as a reason for supporting some particular conclusion when that individual's expertise is not suited to that particular conclusion.
In the ad below an individual is used as the premise or reason that the viewer ought to make or consider making a particular conclusion. Here, the conclusion is in the form of a purchase.
Given that Matthew Broderick is a professional actor, this fallacious strategy is best referred to as:
A Hasty Generalization
A Slippery Slope
A Weak Analogy
Appeal to Unqualified Authority
A Hasty Generalization
A Slippery Slope
A Weak Analogy
Appeal to Unqualified Authority
Explanation / Answer
The answer to the above question would be appeal to unqualified authority as the basis of the argument is based on the assumption that Matthew Broderick advocates it, which is no proof or logical evidence on the part or credibility of the pizza, especially as proclaimed by a professional actor.
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