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Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"It was a mistake giving the Oscar to Daniel Day-Lewis. A survey the very next day showed more people thought Ben Affleck deserved it."


Definitions:

Underrepresentation

The inadequate or disproportionately low representation of a particular group in a certain area or field, compared to their presence in the general population.

People of Color

People of Color is a term used to collectively describe individuals of non-white racial backgrounds, emphasizing diversity and experiences of racial minorities.

Advertising

The business or act of creating and broadcasting promotional messages to a targeted audience to sell products or services.

Minorities

Groups in society that are smaller in number and often subjected to differential treatment or discrimination based on ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural attributes.

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