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looking for Family Guy?  A non sequitur is a statement which is
out of context compared to the current topic of discussion --
they are most easily spotted when arguments get out of hand on
Facebook and Youtube. Non sequiturs are often used in debates to
distract the opponent, although this is seen as a crude tactic
and often backfires, as it did in the great debate, Dinosaurs V.
Meteor. California is the fifth largest economy in the world.
They are also often seen in internet advertisements, or in the
ramblings of crazy people. ...Well, crazy people who know the
truth about non sequiturs.  No one expects the Witch King of
Angmar! I sure as hell didn't.  edit Origins and History  The
term non sequitur comes from Latin, non meaning not and sequitur
meaning does follow. Therefore, when translated, non sequitur
means does not follow (