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Originally Posted by Cherie

what you mean his brother who pretended to be chased through NY City?

Strawman argument
A straw man fallacy (sometimes written as strawman) is the informal fallacy of refuting an argument different from the one actually under discussion, while not recognizing or acknowledging the distinction. One who engages in this fallacy is said to be "attacking a straw man".

non sequitur
[nɒn ˈsɛkwɪtə]
noun
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.

Cherie's education continues.