"I'm not a doctor but I play one on TV" is representative of which type of fallacy of argument?
A) attacking the person
B) appeal to authority
C) appeal to popularity
D) appeal to tradition
E) faulty cause

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This statement represents the appeal to authority fallacy, as the speaker is implying their credibility and expertise on medical matters based solely on their portrayal of a doctor on television, rather than possessing actual medical knowledge or qualifications.

"I'm Not a Doctor but I Play One on TV