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This is somewhat related to [[The Watson]], but deals with opinions rather than facts. Often goes hand-in-hand with the [[Strawman Political]] and [[Idiot Ball]]. See also [[Compressed Vice]].

== [[Comic Books]] ==

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** What Wheeler Learned About Overpopulation: "no matter which side of an issue you choose, you're wrong".

* [[King of the Hill]] didn't do this every week. However, if it was a group that existed outside of Hank's comfort zone or value system ([[RP Gers]] and/or Pagans, New-age birthing techniques, Alternative spirituality, Hippies), you can bet that that particular Strawman wouldn't even have a chance to make a point before the show went right ahead in 'proving' how 'wrong' they were.

** It didn't even have to be ''[[What Measure Is a Non Human|human]]''. If the episode centered around an animal ''other'' than a dog, then you could guarantee that said animal (And even said animal's owner) would be portrayed in a negative light.

** It didn't even have to be ''[[What Measure Is a Non-Human?|human]]''. If the episode centered around an animal ''other'' than a dog, then you could guarantee that said animal (And even said animal's owner) would be portrayed in a negative light.

*** Taken to ridiculous extremes with the episode ''The Petriot Act''. Bill is portrayed as being happy, successful, and popular with woman after he decides to look after a very friendly dog that belongs to an army officer for a few days. Hank ends up looking after a cat, who is [[Cats Are Mean|vicious and nasty]] and makes Hank's life miserable.