Such as “money can’t buy happiness” or “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. Generally a false adage or something like that. All I could think of was “fallacious bumper sticker” which just sounds stupid.
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For example someone says “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” and you might say “that’s a questionable phrase.” or “I doubt the validity of that platitude”. But is there something specific to label it as, i.e. “That’s a [insert word]”
“Myth” is a word I’d end that sentence with.
Misconception?
“Canard” is the term, as another commented. 🤙🏼
Myth
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Colbert’s “truthiness” comes to mind
If you’re not trying to be polite, “That’s bullshit” works perfectly.
