Bandwagon Appeal
Bandwagon Appeal: "everyone's doing it" in place of a reason.
How to spot it
"Everyone's doing it" in place of a reason: "millions of Americans agree", "the whole state is behind us", "join the movement", "everyone knows". Popularity is offered as proof.
What doesn't count
A poll reported as a poll is news. "52% of voters support the measure" tells you what people think without asking you to think it too.
Real examples
Each was flagged by Semblen's model, then chosen to stay on this page, so the examples don't change from day to day. A quote in a news article may be the outlet reporting what someone else said, and an ad may be quoting its opponent. Follow each link to check it in context.
In the news
“now more Americans are waking up”
“Everybody knows”
In 2026 campaign ads
“join thousands who are pledging to Vote Pro-Life First”
“you're doing it alongside hundreds of thousands of others who have decided to believe in what we can win together”
In government statements
“you are part of the most exciting, diverse, powerful movement in the history of this country”
“as Americans Tune Out Fake News”
“Everybody seems to recognize the potential dangers of unchecked AI development except Donald Trump”
Related techniques
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