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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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    #3

    Screenshot of Twitter exchange with a funny obvious lie and a humorous confusing statement about things that unhappened.

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    Space Invader
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waitress: ...or you could be cleaning the toilets.

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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.

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    #5

    Tweet sharing a hilariously obvious lie about waiting at a dentist's office with Jurassic Park playing on TV.

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    Mreoww
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve seen this before, and it still makes me laugh. No way, no way.

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    #6

    Text post showing a funny and obvious lie shared on social media about turning lesbian and wanting kids later.

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    Zelda McLink
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody 'turns gay' for poops and giggles.

    Linda Graber
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh come on! In the bp way s**ts and giggles!

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool story bro. Also, I'm 50 with no kids. My life is pretty awesome. :)

    Sophia Pandia de Delphia
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 46 and it is the *best* decision of my life to NOT have kids.

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    Ejteh
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because when someone 'turns lesbian', all of a sudden their uterusses stop working and shrink up.

    char
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bc there is absolutely no way for a person to have children while being in a lesbian relationship. adoption? never heard of it. IVF? what are those letters?

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    megabeth
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once my friend decided to turn into a vampire. I calmly explained to them that means you can't go outside in the sun.... They curled up in a ball on the floor screaming "Curse you unkind world! How will I ever catch a tan!?!"

    Dan Flo
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't tell him about Guillermo's sweat.

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    Jungle Empress 85
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of my favorites! "Do you really want to be 50 and not have kids?" Yes, yes I do. It's why I chose to be asexual. /s

    Isabel Galvez
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some men don't want children, some women don't want children, lesbians can have children too, whether they "decided" to be lesbians or they just are.

    winterwidow87
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep she got up one day and "decided" to be attracted exclusively to women, that's exactly how sêxuality works. Also two women can't possibly adopt a baby or have one wit IVF. Nope, everyone knows lesbians can only have cats. /S

    Remi (He/Him)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's also the good old turkey baster method where you find a willing guy who gives the s***m and you squirt it up to get pregnant.

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    Jaya
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't "decide to turn gay", you decide to respect your own feelings and no longer live a fake life. A lesbian couple can have kids. And why were you arguing about her being lesbian anyway? OP is horrible, and this is the most fake stuff ever.

    lex
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "TURNS LESBIAN" as a lesbian... oh yes, I just woke up one day and decided, hey! I guess I'lll kiss girls today!

    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of adoption? Or the fact that some people just don't want children?

    Crystalwitch60
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    6 months ago

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    That or ivf s***m doner the list is almost endless isn’t it 🤷‍♀️

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    Chilli
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who the f**k would just wake up and go "Hm... Y'know, I think I want to be oppressed, sexualized, and criminalized now."

    Bret Sander
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not how this works, that's not how any of this works

    Trashy Panda
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then she turned straight 🙄

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "decided to turn lesbian" , "yeah, sure. And then she fell and couldn't stand up and started worring about finding a man. Is author 8 years old?

    Billo66
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha she was clowning on you and you didn't even get it lol. That is, if it ever happened.

    Fonzo
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s annoying how this post clearly was originally posted to attract attention… it’s kinda depressing that people post things to cause conflict like this :(

    Jerome Lenovo
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maga propaganda is kinda hilarious, kid lies level .... "decided to turn lesbian", i'm still laughing xD

    Be_ Heard
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only there was a way to be able to raise a child while still with your preferred partner? Kinda like... adoption?

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1 year ago BP would have buried this s**t. But now that Trump rules, they suck up to the homophobes and move this s**t to the top of their lists. Bored Panda caters to homophobia

    Say No to Downvoting
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My lesbian sisters-in-law and their 5 kids are confused by this

    Wanda Peachtree
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was hoping it wasn't to late after those "few weeks?"

    Libstak
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are hangers on and fakers in every walk of life and every crowd.

    Sheena Leversedge Wood
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to be 50 with no kids. five years to go.

    Nevaeh Cathcart
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what her problem is, but I'm guessing it's hard to pronounce.

    Amanda Reinstatler
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bwahahahahahahaaaa I am SO sure thats exactly how it went down

    Jessica Daus-Warner
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahaa. So dense to think only cis gender couples can have kids rofl

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one decides to turn gay or straight, you lying moron. BTW, plenty of lesbians have biological children.

    Lyoness
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The term "turn lesbian" actually made me laugh. You turn a car, or a pancake, or a channel, not your sexual orientation.

    Vero SM
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a religious or conservative stupidity and gullibility level

    weatherwitch
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Errr lesbians can have children you great dumb príck 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄🤣🤣 Also those of us who are LGBT+ didn't just 'turn' gay 🙄🙄🤦🏻‍♀️ Further still almost 52 no bloody kids and no regrets but happy, joyous delight at my freedom ❤️❤️❤️

    Jenna Logan
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro what? This is just disgusting to me. My sister is married to a woman and they can still have kids if they want. There's other options besides "a man." Educate yourself

    Bart Crunk
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They prolly went to drag queen story time and done turned gay. /s.

    Corwin 02
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't you know , there is this button on your belly , if you turn it left you gay ,if you turn in right you are straight, leave it in the middle for bi.

    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Decided to turn", huh? "Today I decided to turn blue" "Today I decided to turn Jedi" "Today I decided to turn left instead of right" Pick the sentence that is real.

    nttw26r4fw
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t just flip a switch for that lol 🤣

    Julie S
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then Jesus came down and thanked me for saving another soul!

    Crystalwitch60
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    6 months ago

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    wtf is this , she didn’t turn one day it was always there ! I’m bi always have been , n to force a mate to stay distraught just to have kids is extremely cruel !! lesbian people can and DO HAVE KIDS FFS ! adopt , ivf you do not need a man just for kids , thank god I don’t got mates like this one !

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You really haven't got to grips with this list at all have you?

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    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. 

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    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.

    #8

    Screenshot of a social media post about obvious lies involving a Flat Earth theory discussion at school.

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    Don Adams
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing it wasn't the Assistant Principal!

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    #9

    Text conversation showing a funny obvious lie about a horror movie scene from hilariously obvious lies people tried to pass off as true.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then everyone clapped and walked out of the theater.

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    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.

    #10

    Man telling a hilariously obvious lie about getting a VIP table at Chili's showing confidence and ambition.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chili's doesn't have "VIP tables". Source: I have eaten at a Chili's before.

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    #11

    Conversation where a person lies about weight loss by blaming coffee, a hilariously obvious lie shared online.

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    Space Invader
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    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.

    #13

    Screenshot of a tweet showing a hilariously obvious lie about rejecting women in Google interviews and giving NP-hard problems.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one has incel written all over it.

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    #15

    Text post joke about a Marine getting in trouble for a visible hickey, an example of hilariously obvious lies.

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    Mreoww
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can feel my brain rotting in my skull.

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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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    #19

    Person sharing a hilarious obvious lie story about catcalling while bone hunting, included in funny lies collection.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh-huh, you know rabbits are tiny compared to humans?

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    #20

    Young woman with purple hair and neck tattoo shares funny and obvious lies people tried to pass off as true meme.

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    meow meow
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe that someone paid the poster $2000 to not have s*x with them but none of rest of the story.

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    #24

    Screenshot of a social media post sharing a hilariously obvious lie about owning someone at school with Minecraft and fashion references.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He had to otherwise his nose would begin bleeding again after getting clocked for his smart mouth.

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    #25

    Young woman with green highlights and matching nails posing with a selfie in a bathroom, illustrating obvious lies people tried to pass off.

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    olaff 422
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, imagine being hot and feeling the need to post this shite. I'm an insecure, ugly F and I don't need this kind of validation.

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    #26

    Screenshot of a hilarious obvious lie about flying with a perfect baby and passengers clapping on the plane.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only way this happened would be through sedation.

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    #28

    Screenshot of a hilariously obvious lie in a negative restaurant review with exaggerated claims about service and staff.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you didn't respond in Chinese?

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    #30

    Woman sharing a humorous story about obvious lies and misunderstandings in a four-panel social media video reel.

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    paul tress
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i would say being a fantasist was her main problem

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    #31

    Screenshot of a social media post featuring a humorous obvious lie about using big vocabulary to compliment women.

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    Space Invader
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thee displayeth flags of scarlet, crimson and vermillion hues in the most ostentatious manner.

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    #35

    Screenshot of a social media comment sharing a hilariously obvious lie about iron and trucks in the auto industry.

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    Kelli Wilson
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even get the point she's trying to make

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    #36

    Screenshot of a social media post sharing a hilariously obvious lie about a coworker's inappropriate girlfriend at a work event.

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    Max Fox
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, could very well have happened.

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    #37

    Tweet showing a humorous lie about a 93-year-old registered blind mum asking which box is for war with France.

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    #39

    Text conversation showing a hilariously obvious lie about giving money to a homeless man and the confrontation that follows.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    #41

    Text post about a prank call leading to police involvement, highlighting hilariously obvious lies people tried to pass off as true.

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    Max Fox
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't belong here. This could have definitely happened in a small town, especially back when this person was in 7th grade.

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