Leonard tries to overshadow Raj's complaints with a bigger problem, but does he succeed? Explore the 'Appeal to Worse Problems' fallacy through this humorous yet insightful moment from 'The Big Bang Theory.'

Appeal to Worse Problems
Also known as it could be worse, it could be better, relative privation

Definition
Trying to make a scenario appear better or worse by comparing it to the best or worst case scenario.

Logical Form
Scenario S is presented.
Scenario B is presented as a best-case.
Therefore, Scenario S is not that good.

Scenario S is presented.
Scenario B is presented as a worst-case.
Therefore, Scenario S is very good.

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