Something crazy girls say after you explain a joke to them.
Normal person: Why did the chicken cross the road?
Crazy Girl: I don't know, you're such a spazz
Normal Person: To get to the other side...
Crazy Girl: ooooohhhhhh gotcha... good one
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It is a form of 360 ooga booga used to expression the pronunciation of Jeb.
Yo guess what I just landed a 360 ooga booga on Yens
No itâs Yens 360 ooga booga gotcha boom come here boy ooga booga rooga Fortnite bad thatâs how you spell jeb
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Gotcha's literal meaning is "got you".
Similar to "The joke is on you" most of the time used in the context of basically saying you've made yourself look embarrassing or stupid and they are calling you out on it.
can be used as a way of telling someone you fooled them.
"You thought you really had luck on your side ? well here's the gotcha im one step ahead of luck"
when youve got the back of your homie
donchu worry, gotcha bag man
A gotcha-ism is a type of fallacious statement or rhetorical tactic used to shame, demean, or discredit a person based on a choice they made. It often implies that the individual is hypocritical, incompetent, or inherently bad, thereby painting them in a negative light. This fallacy typically hinges on the suggestion that the targeted individual will regret their decision or be blamed for a perceived wrongdoing, thereby invoking guilt or shame.
Key Characteristics of Gotcha-ism
Misrepresentation
Gotcha-ism often relies on a distorted or incomplete portrayal of someoneâs actions or choices. The speaker exaggerates or twists facts to reinforce a narrative that the target is fundamentally flawed or at fault.
Appeal to Shame
This tactic leverages negative emotionsâlike guilt, embarrassment, or regretâto pressure the target into feeling responsible for an outcome, regardless of the true complexity or context.
Disregard for Cause and Effect
Gotcha-ism overlooks the nuanced factors leading to a decision. Instead of considering context or rationale, the speaker focuses on a simplistic or one-sided conclusion meant to vilify the target.
Combination of Multiple Fallacies
It frequently combines other logical fallaciesâsuch as straw man (misrepresenting an argument), ad hominem (attacking a personâs character rather than the argument), or false cause (confusing correlation with causation)âto strengthen its misleading message.
Candy and the Dentist
âThe kids wanted one piece of candy, their dentist said âWell youâre the one who decided to eat candy donât come to my office complaining when your whole mouth rots out from the sugar!ââ
Revised: âThe children asked for a piece of candy. The dentist snapped, âYou chose to eat candy, so donât come crying to my office when all your teeth rot from the sugar!ââ
Coin Collector Club
âThe coin collector club voted in a new president to stop wasteful spending. The opposition stated âYou get what you voted for donât come crying when they remove the funding for doughnuts and coffee you enjoy.ââ
Revised: âThe coin collector club elected a new president to curb wasteful spending. The opposition warned, âWell, you asked for it. Donât complain when they cut funding for the coffee and doughnuts you love.ââ
Additional Examples of Gotcha-ism
Gaming Console Purchase
âYou insisted on buying that new gaming console instead of saving your money. Donât blame me when youâre broke and canât afford to go out with your friends.â
Work from Home Decision
âYou chose to work from home because you thought it would be easier. Donât come griping about being isolated and missing office perks.â
Pet Adoption
âYou decided to adopt a puppy. Donât act surprised when youâre sleep-deprived and cleaning up messes all dayâitâs your own fault.â
Restaurant Choice
âYou wanted to try that fancy restaurant. Donât complain about how expensive it is when the bill arrives.â
When a company gives customers' personal information to the government.
Jen: What the fuck? Apparently Bank of America gave my credit card purchase records to the FBI last month!
Mike: BFD, it's just a gotcha gimme, you've got nothing to hide.
Jen: What? I feel violated. Can they really do that?
Mike: I know that AT&T gave Devin Nunes's phone records to Adam Schiff a year or so ago. Really fucked his shit up too.
Jen: It doesn't seem right that the companies can just give our personal information to the government.
Mike: You've got nothing to hide, so don't fret about it.
Jen: I don't like companies giving out my shit and I don't like the government digging through it!
What ever someone has said to you, you are returning the sentiment.
Have a good day
Right back gotcha