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30 Hilariously Cringy Examples Of People Lying On The Internet For No Reason (New Pics)
One downside of today’s digital world is the questionable authenticity of many things you find online. Fake news, fabricated images, and unverified information have brought about a new 21st-century slogan: “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.”
Check out these stories from this Instagram page and see for yourself. While the account is named, “Yeah, that definitely happened,” reading through most of them may make you go, “No, it likely didn’t.”
Ultimately, they make for an interesting read, especially when bored and k*****g time at the DMV. So, go ahead and enjoy scrolling.
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Misinformation and disinformation are often used interchangeably. However, there is a clear distinction between the two. According to University of Melbourne professor Dr. Greg Nyilasy, the difference lies in the intent.
Disinformation is a falsehood spread in bad faith, while misinformation is innocently disseminated without knowing it is incorrect.
According to Dr. Nyilasy, misinformation and disinformation were highly prevalent during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The former were the misunderstandings about the disease and wishful thinking about false remedies.
The latter was more destructive and divisive, as Dr. Nyilasy pointed out. These were statements that blamed particular races for spreading the virus, which resulted in hate crimes against Asians.
Most of us know of the existence of fake news, but why do many people still fall for it? According to Dr. Nyilasy, one possible explanation is our inherent negative biases. Bad news is more likely to grab attention and, therefore, become more shareable.
There is also the natural tendency to downplay threatening information. As Dr. Nyilasy points out, people become more selective with what they want to hear and block out real threats by downplaying risks.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
Chili's doesn't have "VIP tables". Source: I have eaten at a Chili's before.
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Space Invader 6 months ago
Doctor then pulls out a vacuum sealed bag & shows me the ingredients. Me: B******t? Doctor: B******t. And that's how I knew she didn't buy my story.
With all the potentially fabricated information circulating online, how do we protect ourselves from falling for it? Virginia Tech digital literacy educator Julia Feerrar says it comes down to doing due diligence.
In her interview with the university publication, she reminded users to double-check sources to ensure they are coming from a reputable organization. If necessary, do a quick Google search for a background check on the company.
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According to Feerrar, mindfulness is also key, especially when reading something that evokes a strong emotion. If you find yourself reacting to news that seems dubious, pause to question the authenticity of what you’re consuming.
“Fake news content is often designed to appeal to our emotions,” Feerrar said, noting other possible red flags of AI-generated content, like overly generic headlines.
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Space Invader 6 months ago
Thee displayeth flags of scarlet, crimson and vermillion hues in the most ostentatious manner.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
Ha. American currency isn't printed on paper. Thus, it couldn't give anyone papercuts. I call falsity upon this story!
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whodunnitfan2013 6 months ago
"And then everybody clapped?" is my favorite way to respond to falsehoods.
Traci Cobler 6 months ago (edited)
I will steal your crabmeat and turn you into a communist 😀 out of context that may be the most nonsensical thing I’ve ever said
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Nona Jaynes 6 months ago
I have never read anything more cringe-y in my life. My lawd, some people's pathological need for attention....
Karmageddon 6 months ago
FYI, all these stories are TRUE stories from Donald Trump's book, The art of the Deal. Beautiful book, probably better than the Bible. Best book ever.
ElfVibratorGlitter 6 months ago
Better than the Trump Bible?! Not possible.
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wowbagger 6 months ago
These make me cringe because they sound uncomfortably similar to the daydreams I used to have when I was 12 years old. At least I had the sense to keep them to myself, and eventually I outgrew them. (Well, sometimes I have one where I say something so cruel to Donald Trump that I make him cry and resign his presidency, and then the whole country claps)
liam newton-harding 6 months ago
I couldn’t finish…stuff like this is just so sad, and pathetic, and speaks to such an emotional need that can never be fulfilled :(
LilliVB 6 months ago
I couldn't go after the first seven, I felt my brain dying little by little while scrolling.
AnnaB 6 months ago
Oh, you have to go back and read #22. Don't do it right after eating, though.
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Jerome Lenovo 6 months ago
yeah well, stopped reading very soon. Seems to me like 70% of the social media, BS and "me me me "
Michael Largey 6 months ago
All these stories try to teach a moral lesson, like Biblical parables. But at least the Bible presents them as fiction.
TheReader19 6 months ago
I know three people who are pathological liars, it's totally exhausting being around them. If they said it was day light; you'd better look out the window to check yourself. 😩
Uncle Schmickle 6 months ago
I managed to read a few of these, but the BS bored me. What a silly subject to appear on BP.
Roxie Carter 6 months ago
Why has this been at the top of BP for like 3 days now? Reading other people's lies? And it's not even entertaining
mria alternativa 6 months ago
A lot of people don't care how they get seen as long as they do. Bragging (especially about things that aren't true!) is one of the least hot things ever.
Savannah Newman 6 months ago
These read like the fan fiction of the shower thoughts these people have. Those are just for you, boo. No need to share them with the world.
Spacey Stacey 6 months ago
I refuse to up vote a bunch of grandiose narcissistic behaviors. I grew up with a blatant narcissist and have had enough of that kinda BS!
whodunnitfan2013 6 months ago
"And then everybody clapped?" is my favorite way to respond to falsehoods.
Traci Cobler 6 months ago (edited)
I will steal your crabmeat and turn you into a communist 😀 out of context that may be the most nonsensical thing I’ve ever said
Load More Replies... Nona Jaynes 6 months ago
I have never read anything more cringe-y in my life. My lawd, some people's pathological need for attention....
Karmageddon 6 months ago
FYI, all these stories are TRUE stories from Donald Trump's book, The art of the Deal. Beautiful book, probably better than the Bible. Best book ever.
ElfVibratorGlitter 6 months ago
Better than the Trump Bible?! Not possible.
Load More Replies... wowbagger 6 months ago
These make me cringe because they sound uncomfortably similar to the daydreams I used to have when I was 12 years old. At least I had the sense to keep them to myself, and eventually I outgrew them. (Well, sometimes I have one where I say something so cruel to Donald Trump that I make him cry and resign his presidency, and then the whole country claps)
liam newton-harding 6 months ago
I couldn’t finish…stuff like this is just so sad, and pathetic, and speaks to such an emotional need that can never be fulfilled :(
LilliVB 6 months ago
I couldn't go after the first seven, I felt my brain dying little by little while scrolling.
AnnaB 6 months ago
Oh, you have to go back and read #22. Don't do it right after eating, though.
Load More Replies... Jerome Lenovo 6 months ago
yeah well, stopped reading very soon. Seems to me like 70% of the social media, BS and "me me me "
Michael Largey 6 months ago
All these stories try to teach a moral lesson, like Biblical parables. But at least the Bible presents them as fiction.
TheReader19 6 months ago
I know three people who are pathological liars, it's totally exhausting being around them. If they said it was day light; you'd better look out the window to check yourself. 😩
Uncle Schmickle 6 months ago
I managed to read a few of these, but the BS bored me. What a silly subject to appear on BP.
Roxie Carter 6 months ago
Why has this been at the top of BP for like 3 days now? Reading other people's lies? And it's not even entertaining
mria alternativa 6 months ago
A lot of people don't care how they get seen as long as they do. Bragging (especially about things that aren't true!) is one of the least hot things ever.
Savannah Newman 6 months ago
These read like the fan fiction of the shower thoughts these people have. Those are just for you, boo. No need to share them with the world.
Spacey Stacey 6 months ago
I refuse to up vote a bunch of grandiose narcissistic behaviors. I grew up with a blatant narcissist and have had enough of that kinda BS!
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