Its meaning comes from the combination of two words, amateur and professional. Other way of saying âBeginnerâs luckâ.
-âI got two strikes and this is my first time bowling!â
-âWow, you must be an Ama-professional!â
A humorous twist on the well-known logical fallacy called the âstraw man fallacyâ, derived from the iconic straw hat-wearing character Monkey D. Luffy in the popular manga and anime series âOne Piece.â In the world of informal logic and debate, âThe Luffy Fallacyâ involves misrepresenting an opponent's argument by substituting it with a simpler, exaggerated, or caricatured version, similar to how Luffyâs whimsical adventures often lead to exaggerated misunderstandings. This fallacy serves as a reminder to engage in fair and honest discourse, avoiding the temptation to create straw man arguments for the sake of convenience or humor.
Person 1: âI think we should invest more in renewable energy sources to combat climate change.â
Person 2: âWhoa, hold on a sec! So you're saying we should just, like, drop giant rubber bands around the world and bounce energy off them? That sounds crazy!â
Person 1: âWhoa, that's a classic âLuffy Fallacyâ right there! Iâm all for renewable energy, not rubber bands. Letâs stick to the real world.â
Weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish.
âWhat if you told everyone about cigarettes, but lied about it. How penite would that be?â