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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
    8 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
    8 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
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody 'turns gay' for poops and giggles.

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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
    8 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
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    8 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)
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    8 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.

    Raya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s because you’re not worthy enough to be seated at one like me, a successful ambitious entrepreneur 😎 /s

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

    True success means you don't have to flaunt what little you have to seek validation from complete strangers.

    Tim Fawcett
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    VIP table at Chilis - Now that is a flex!!! Living life in the crawler lane

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

    None has ever been impressed by that.

    LooseSeal's $10 Banana
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She also brought him a free refill. On the house.

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

    I doubt waitresses put up with this nonsense.

    Chicken Mitten
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a former waitress, we allow customers whatever delusions they'd like, so long as they fu@k off and pay

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    Jeremy James
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then, when I ordered an entire Sizzlin' Fajita TRIO with a TOP SHELF margerita and flashed my super-secret PLATINUM Chili's Rewards card, (only 5 have been issued!) she nearly fainted. A frisson ran through the dining room. A man at the next table made the Sign of the Cross. The Chef emerged from the kitchen, clutching his hat in his hands, trembling.

    Dave Baxter
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gonna need a 2nd chair for that ludicrously over-inflated ego!

    Dame Cherry
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eurgh, hate Linkdin bros

    Ididthings
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the account who posted it is a satire account who parodies them!!

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    Phantom Phoenix
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand the lack of confidence some people have about eating alone in a restaurant. I kinda enjoy my own company (and if I'm browsing BP while I wait for my food, that of most of you, too)

    supertall
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have long aspired to eat at Chili's - not in the VIP section, only with my fellow peasants - but I still do not feel I have EARNED it. I've yet to make my first million, haven't had an element named after me on the periodic table, and have neglected to win the New York City marathon. So I sit, alone in Waffle House, dreaming of the day I will be worthy of a Big Smasher Burger and a Tiki Beach Party Marg.

    Lowrider 56
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do people actually think that people would believe that?

    Chris Henderson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are people honestly this delusional? I've met my fair share of idiots, but bragging about getting table for yourself and your ego.....SMH

    Stuart
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't that be a table for four then? His intelligence must have stayed home on the couch.

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

    Wait, you mean your ambition, your drive and your unmatched profitable skills all had to sit in one chair and shre one meal? They must all be rather stringy and malnourished...

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

    And on the "VIP" table in the corner, there was also a paper and some colourful crayons.

    Lea S.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ew. The waitress was impressed that he had an imaginary friend? I have drives and ambition too - I don't need an empty chair for them.

    R Dennis
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine trying to convince people Chili's has a VIP section... and that's the most believable part of the whole story!

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

    I bet he needed the second chair to rest his two foot penís on as well..... 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️🤣🙄

    Les Thomas
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because success is eating at a Chili's.

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

    Who tf would even answer like that? lol

    char
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they were whispering, "oh my god, get a load of this guy"

    aubergine10003
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, what does Jake Gyllenhaal have to do with this?

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chili's has a VIP section? 🤣🤣

    Tom Hutcherson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little narcissistic, ya think? Geezus.

    LinkTheHylian
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True success eats at Burger King. It used to eat at Subway, but then things went to hell.

    Amanda Reinstatler
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cuz people who are setting the world on fire dine at Chilis.....

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

    This is funny....but why lie about this?

    Uncle Schmickle
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other occupant at the table was this w****r's ego.

    Oscar
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the whispers were debates were people debating why a guy came in a strait jacket

    Russell Rieckenberg
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should change the headline to "Man Thinks the Undoable."

    urbeinghunted 25
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next thing you know, this guy's gonna get a VIP table named after him at KFC lol

    veirdbuttrue
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG I'm experiencing second hand embarrassment for his poor deluded d*******g

    veirdbuttrue
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This not his! and why is d*******g censored lol

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    Tiilynn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I smiled and said "it's not a person, it's people...Barney, Cleopatra and Churchill" There, fixed it for you. My ambition, etc. - who d'fuq says that? NOBODY that's who.

    turk
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the impression this "success" who went to dine at a Chili's was seated at a porcelain chair in the toilet that the waiter told him was the "private VIP" table. And didn't know the difference.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my experience a table for 1 is the same as a table for 2 anyway.

    KYLE
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't that be a table for 4?

    Bravia Kimyi
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Most don’t know what true success looks like”? Buddy, I’m pretty sure YOU don’t know what true success looks like 😭

    Ruth Watry
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She just wanted the extra tip from him ordering 2 drinks, two entrees and two desserts

    Austzn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This lies like a 13 year old wrote it.

    Casual Crow
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the seat for two was for his inflated head or oversized ar$e

    Deeelite
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rolled my eyes so hard at this one I think I strained a muscle

    DC
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have, like, ambitions, too. But then again, I got a blanket and a cat. Know what? Fück the ambitions, we're like happy already...

    Dirk Daring
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The VIP table at Chili's" is a very weird flex. If LinkedIn became a person, this would be it.

    Tams21
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually believe this, all we need is an extremely sarcastic waitress (having been one myself, I don't think that's unrealistic). I can also imagine people whispering to each in that scenario, though what they whisper is probably different to what the op thought.

    Tobias Reaper
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah what really happened is she said table for one and he said very quietly yes please

    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should have gotten a table for at least 4 so his delusions would also have a place to sit.

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

    If you want a VIP table at a restaurant, you must eat at VIPs restaurant. Well, you would have needed to before they went out of business. Point is, this story is bonkers

    Barbara Deskins
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he needed an extra chair for his big head?

    AnnaB
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A 'VIP' table at a Chili's. Wow, that's something to aspire to.

    The Abe
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is a joke - and a pretty funny one at that.

    Ididthings
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just so y'all know, @entrapranure (guy who made this post) is a satire account who actually puts out some pretty funny stuff

    Chris the Bobcat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Ambition, My Drive and My Unmatched Profitable Skills are three other people, you d***e. People were probably shocked and whispering because they had never encountered such poor math skills.

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think whispers are not the only thing this persons hears and sees.

    Original Kinkster
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So his ambition, his drive and his unmatched profitable skills just need one chair in total? I mean, that's not THAT impressing...

    Bell-icose
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is believable. If I heard that nonsense I’d probably be compelled to sit this person in my “VIP” section as well. You know the one, right by the bathrooms!

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most know that “true success” means not having to eat at Chili’s and other casual dining spots. We also know that waitresses don’t demand to know where our dining partners are, and that if you tell your waitress you’ll be eating with your ambition, drive, and “unmatched profitable skills,” she’s gonna try SOOO hard not to laugh because she needs that tip to live. This musta been written by a 13-year-old with a massive fantasy life and NO friends. I winced so hard reading it I pulled a muscle in my neck. Having said all that, I can’t help but want to ask this dope what he thinks his “unmatched profitable skills” are.

    Hudswacker
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sir you just earned complimentary southwestern egg rolls. Let me show you to our famous Chilli's VIP section.

    Woof Yo
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel both grossed out by and terribly sad for this individual.

    Karmageddon
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is totally possible. At least the part about people at Chili's not knowing what true success looks like.

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

    This is the equivalent of telling a happy McDonald’s worker living a simple life that he will never be happy because they work at McDonald’s. Genuinely no place to throw shade.

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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
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    8 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
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    8 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
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    8 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
    8 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
    8 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
    8 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
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    8 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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    Rachel Pelz
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I don't notice a baby on the plane because it has been sleeping, no way I would clap.

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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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    Phantom Phoenix
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The food is terrible... second plate" It can't have been too bad, mate

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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
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    8 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
    8 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
    8 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
    8 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)
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    8 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
    8 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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