becauseories

A "becauseory" is a term used to describe an explanation or justification that is presented as a reason but is often perceived as illogical, nonsensical, or fabricated. The word is a portmanteau of "because" and "story," highlighting the narrative aspect of these explanations and their underlying weakness as actual causes.

Becauseories often arise when someone is trying to explain an action, event, or phenomenon and lacks a genuine or satisfactory reason. Instead of admitting ignorance or a lack of a clear cause, they construct a plausible-sounding but ultimately baseless narrative. These explanations can sometimes be humorous due to their absurdity, or they can be frustrating if they are used to evade responsibility or deflect criticism. The term is generally used informally and often in a dismissive or critical context.

The creation of a becauseory might involve connecting unrelated events, resorting to vague generalizations, or inventing causal links that do not exist. The key characteristic is that while the explanation may *sound* like a reason, it fails to stand up to scrutiny and lacks any real explanatory power. It's essentially a story told *because* an explanation is expected, rather than because a true explanation is available.