Search results
- DictionaryJust (plain) folks
- ▪ ordinary, down-to-earth, unpretentious people
Powered by Oxford Languages
Powered by Oxford Languages
Logical fallacy
"Plain folks" is a form of propaganda and a logical fallacy. A plain folks argument is one in which the speaker presents themselves as an average Joe — a common person who can understand and empathize with a listener's concerns. The most important part of this appeal is the speaker's portrayal of themselves as someone who has had a similar experience to the listener and knows why they may be skept... Wikipedia