Originally Posted by
Frank_B
There is a fallacy, argumentum ad populum, which is basically defined as that which is popular opinion doesn’t mean it’s right. I am not saying common anecdote or popular opinion is always wrong. Indeed, it’s very useful and sometimes accurate. That said, we would be unwise to take something as true simply because it is popular or has a lot of accolade. After all, CrossFit and fucking around in the gym are far more popular than SS.