Bigots’ Law

bigots’ law states that the first to shout “bigot” at another in a discussion is the most bigoted bigot in said discussion!

also known as “dropping a b bomb”.
the oed defines “bigoted” as “having or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one’s own opinions and a prejudiced intolerance of the opinions of others”.

in political discussions often the word “bigot” (also known as the “b” word) is used as a mere insult by particular groups who adhere to a certain dogma, and shout accusations using the “b” word towards those who have differing opinions to themselves. thus, actually meeting the definition of the “b” word themselves.

-n-lyses of political discussions show that in 95% of all uses, the most intolerant and bigoted people are those first to use the “b” word in a discussion. these people therefore break bigots’ law, and contribute nothing to the actual discussion other than insulting another person with an attempted ad hominem slur or character -ss-ssination; thus the shouter of “bigot” is showing prejudiced intolerance towards differing opinion.

“yous are bigots for having that opinion – how dare yous disagree with our superior opinion!” – this statement qualifies under “bigots’ law” and highlights the sheer bigotry of calling someone a “bigot”.

“dropping a b bomb” is the logical equivalent to pulling a pin in a grenade and letting it explode in your own hand.