The first fallacy that is evident right from is the Ad Hominem Fallacy. Kaiser starts by attacking Tom as a defense mechanism he states, "I will criticize Tom Brady for so many things. I will criticize him for being a ball-deflating cheater. I will criticize him for being an idiot who believes in junk science. I will criticize him for his bullsh-t thoughts on concussions in football. I will criticize him for partying in Las Vegas with Ben Affleck and the nanny. But one thing I cannot criticize is the fact that Tom Brady loves his children." This is an attack on a person as well as some of his beliefs such as science. The next fallacy occurs is after the first video of Tom Brady kissing his son Jack on a massage table.
The Begging the Question. Kaiser states that "In all of the conversations that we, as a society, have been having about toxic masculinity and what boys are taught and the learned behavior of men, WHY are people making a big deal about this?" He tries to tell the reader why are we still doing the old things when we know it is wrong and discriminatory.
The Last Fallacy seen is the appeal to emotions or emotional appeal. Kaiser tells a short story about Tom and Gisele's child hood story whether true or not and he also brings a person that every human love David Beckham and tells why they kiss their son and show affection. As well as false authority as he tries to tell the reader the actual answer. "Tom came from a close, loving family. Gisele Bundchen came from a close, loving family. They adore their children and they are hands-on parents who prioritize their family. I always think Tom is like David Beckham in that way – even if those kids think their dads are super-uncool, Tom and Becks are still going to shower their kids with hugs and kisses."
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