Select the fallacy or bad argument technique which occurs in the following argument: David Beckham is the best midfielder ever to play for England and he says that Arbarmi jeans are his favourite. They must be the best.
A) Appeal to authority
B) False dilemma
C) Post hoc ergo propter hoc
D) Smokescreen

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This is an example of an appeal to authority, where the speaker is taking David Beckham's opinion as evidence of the superiority of Arbarmi jeans. Just because Beckham is an expert in soccer, it does not necessarily mean he is an expert in fashion, making this argument fallacious.

Select the Fallacy or Bad Argument Technique Which Occurs in the Following