The attempt to make an argument analogous with Hitler or the Nazi party (when it really isn’t). Hitler is probably the most universally despised figure in history, so any connection to Hitler, or his beliefs, can (erroneously) cause others to view the argument in a similar light.
Examples:
- _Peter Gibbons: It’s NOT wrong. INITECH is wrong. INITECH is an evil corporation, all right? Chochkies is wrong. Doesn’t it bother you that you have to get up in the morning and you have to put on a bunch of pieces of flair?
Joanna: Yeah, but I’m not..._
Synonyms: argumentum ad hitlerum, playing the nazi card, hitler card