Argument by ridicule

Overview
An argument by ridicule is a statement wherein the target is made to seem silly or ridiculous largely by the phrasing of the statement, rather than by any substantial line of reasoning.

Related Articles

 * An argument by ridicule often includes an ad hominem attack; the two are closely related.

Links

 * (Appeal to ridicule)
 * Appeal to Ridicule at The Nizkor Project ("also known as: Appeal to Mockery, The Horse Laugh")