Logical Fallacy of  Snob Appeal / Snob Approach

The fallacy of snob appeal occurs when a certain conclusion is supported by a premise that implies that you will be more popular or people will think better of you because you believe the conclusion or take action as a result of the conclusion.

Examples of the Logical Fallacy of  Snob Appeal / Snob Approach

“Liberals are cool.”

This is a quote off the web, selling the “cool factor” of liberalism.

“You are just too old to understand how it is now.”

Snob appeal of being a teenager.

“If you don’t do marijuana, you aren’t with it.”

Using snob appeal to promote doing drugs.

“You believe in Jesus? You gotta be kidding!”

Using snob appeal to turn someone from Christ. The implication is that you are a lesser person because you believe in Jesus.