PryorPirate93
Logical-Master

Bananas are a fruit!!!

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Started: 3/5/2008 Category: Health
Updated: 5 months ago Status: Voting Period
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PryorPirate93

Pro

First off I know this is a really stupid debate but I'm REALLY bored!!!!
Like I took a TAKS test today and that sucked....anywayz......
Bananas are a fruit because they are a fruit!!!!
Look up banana on dictionary.com!!!!
2nd definition!!!!!!
Good luck to my opponent!!!!!
Logical-Master

Con

Good evening ladies and gentleman. In today's case, the job of the contender will be to negate the instigator's resolution to the fullest extent. Since this is a one round debate, my opponent has no means of clarifying on his case, thus I am allowed to take control of what is to be considered the "definitions."

First, lets look at the topic. It states "bananas are a fruit." One thing comes to mind: Is there such a fruit that is called bananas? The answer is no; there is a fruit classified as a banana, but there is no fruit classified as a bananas. Now, if my opponent were advocating "Bananas are fruits", then his position would seem to be correct.

Second, my opponent provides you with no clear definition of "bananas" and demands that you do his research for him by going to dictionary.com. However, the fact of the matter is that the burden of proof belongs to him; it's his job to prove his case, thus he should be the one to do the research. Not only that, but having reviewed dictionary.com, it does not classify bananas as a fruit. It classifies A banana as A fruit, but there is no such single fruit that is called bananas. Thus, going to dictionary.com would only help my case.

Third, my opponent's only argument in the round "Bananas are a fruit because they are a fruit." This is the "begging the question" fallacy at work; his premise assumes his conclusion is true.

Fourth, there are many things that are classified as bananas. For instance, certain "sizes" of male genitals are often referred to as "bananas." http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Banana+Dick

Human anatomy is not classified as fruit based on the website my opponent tells you to go to.

Furthermore, on the definition page, this is how "bananas" are defined as:

"Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
ba·nan·as /bəˈnænəz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[buh-nan-uhz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective Slang.
1.crazy; deranged: All that chatter is driving me bananas.
2.wildly enthusiastic: The crowd went bananas when the music began."

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bananas

In simpler terms, it's an adjective used to describe behavior. One's behavior certainly cannot be defined as "any product of plant growth useful to humans or animals." ( http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fruit ).

With all of the above taken into consideration, my opponent's case has been thoroughly refuted. Thus, I urge that you vote in favor of my case. Thank you.
Debate Round No. 1
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Posted by sweatycreases2 5 months ago
sweatycreases2
LOGICAL MASTER, YOU SUCH THE CRAZY BOOMSANG. I VOTED CON.

LOVE THANKS,
NOOK
Posted by theLwerd 5 months ago
theLwerd
Logical-Master, I found your style of debating this topic highly entertaining lol. If there were such things as debate teams on this website, I'd definitely want you on mine based on your interesting spin and presentation of facts in this particular challenge. Nice job -- you've got my vote!
Posted by SportsGuru 5 months ago
SportsGuru
I just love the high-class people this site can attract!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by mass_debater 5 months ago
mass_debater
ok well i might just leave. enjoy your lives of lingual masterbation, feel free to call me whenever you lose your respective virginities, we'll party or something to celebrate. or we could sit around reading the thesaurus. your call.
Posted by mass_debater 5 months ago
mass_debater
seriously, this is wearing thin for me, are you gonna ban me soon or what?
Posted by mass_debater 5 months ago
mass_debater
your other joke was much funnier dude, shoulda stopped there.
Posted by Kleptin 5 months ago
Kleptin
"You are all absolute losers."

That depends on how you define loser.
Posted by mass_debater 5 months ago
mass_debater
ermm. you win logical master. dunno what you won, or what you get out of it but enjoy your life of lingual masterbation.
Posted by Logical-Master 5 months ago
Logical-Master
False alarm. It would seem that I have mistaken this troll with another troll.
Posted by Logical-Master 5 months ago
Logical-Master
I see, so you basically voted on a inane factor that did not concern the actual debate by any means. Hmm.

Say, who is the bigger loser? The loser or the one devoted to the loser? Think about that. ;)
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