More people in America drink Budweiser than any other beer. Clearly, then, if you drink beer, you should drink Bud.

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The argument commits the fallacy of appeal to the people (also known as ad populum), suggesting that because a large number of people prefer Budweiser, it is the beer one should drink. This fallacy leverages the popularity of an option as the reason for its endorsement, rather than providing a substantive reason why it is preferable.

More People in America Drink Budweiser Than Any Other Beer