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This Group Is Dedicated To The Cringiest Lies Spotted Online, Here Are 50 Of The Funniest (New Pics)
There's a sarcastic saying: "Well, if it's on the Internet, it must be true." But you don't have to be a veteran of the internet to know that you can't take 90% of what's on there seriously. And most people know that. In one study, only 2% of the respondents said they expect others to be honest online.
"Everyone lies on the internet," people say. Yet some people invent lies that are so ridiculous it's obvious there's not an ounce of truth in what they're posting. The subreddit r/thatHappened collects these types of lies, and here we have the newest selection of their best posts.
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#1
“Don’t Bother Coming Back To The Class!”
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#2
Yes That Totally Happened
#3
Mother Takes 6 Year Old Daughter On A Date
It's not hard to guess why we lie on the Internet. We want other people to like us – to think we're cooler, richer, braver, prettier, or more stylish than we actually are. In an age where a big part of our lives is online, it boosts our self-esteem and helps us feel better about ourselves in the process.
A person's image on social media can be like a well-curated dating profile. We have the power to present ourselves in the best light possible and to omit the things we don't like about ourselves. When we interact with others, we have extra time to come up with witty comebacks we wouldn't otherwise have in real life.
#4
It's The Broken English That Really Makes This 100% True
Lily bloom 7 months ago
This is cute and i just see someone being supportive of something even if they dont completely understand. Why not?
#5
Like 800 Letters A Minute?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
Back in the 90s, during one of my first semesters of community college, I had a philosophy class that was SO boring that I would literally fall asleep in class, so I started ditching it. I DID read the textbook and syllabus, I just didn't attend class. Our entire grade was contingent on one midterm test and one final test. I took those tests (the midterm was multiple-choice: any of y'all remember Scantron forms? XD ) and the final was a written test (in a Blue Book!) But the final only needed to be at least two pages long. I managed to pass the class even though I'd ditched most of it (I got a C, lol.) Even THAT story sounds made-up to me (and I lived it!) so I KNOW that OP is just spouting BS. Unless the 12 "pages" were 12 Post-It notes, you don't physically have enough time to write out 12 pages of coherent, readable words in 45 minutes.
#6
Bricks To The Head
Interestingly, researchers find that people tend to be more honest online than they are in real life. Jeff Hancock, a communication and psychology researcher at Stanford University, explains that we tend to feel more accountable in our personal communications online than in real life.
"Our research shows that when we get people to review their personal communications, they find that their online messages are more honest than their face-to-face interactions or phone calls," Hancock pointed out in 2018.
#7
That’s Not… How Ebt Works…
#8
And Then A Single Tear Rolled Down The Pilot’s Eye…
#9
« Luckily, My GF Is Not 'Woke' »
So, are we lying less online than we lie in real life? Yes, but only to our close circle of friends. Hancock and his team explain that there are two online spaces we inhabit. The first is the "inside world": our friends, colleagues, family members, and acquaintances that we have in our contacts on social media. The "outside world" is the rest of the internet that we don't know personally.
#10
Because Of Course A Child Would Know More About Medicine Than A Trained Doctor
#11
Totally True... I Was The Water
Our communication with our "inside world" tends to be more honest since it's all people that we know. We can't lie about ourselves (or others) too much because friends and acquaintances will most likely call us out on it.
In the "outside world," however, we feel much braver. That's why comment sections tend to be breeding grounds for angry little goblins: "There are little to no reputation costs for people to lie online," Hancock explains.
#13
Ah Yes. Non-Answers To Nonsense
Virgil Blue 7 months ago
A library only featuring a bible and Kent Hovinds selected works maybe.
#14
Em Wow The Resemblance Is Remarkable
#15
Workplace Demanded Jk Rowling Purity Pledge... Yeah Sure
Still, our personas on social media can wildly deviate from how we really are in real life. A 2015 study investigated people's "Facebook-self" and found that many users count their Facebook persona as different from their real self.
The researchers studied 258 Facebook users and found that those with low self-esteem and "low trait authenticity" are more likely to present a different "self" online.
#16
Random Person Is Being Surveilled By The Government
#17
"We're Taking Out Little Girls Uteruses Here" -Very Real Hospital Management Staff
#18
Bro To Bro Recognize
Binky Melnik 7 months ago
He saw the popular meme about this very topic and decided to try his [badly-written] version because he thought itd make him look good. It doesn’t.
Sometimes, we lie on social media because we feel pressured. Who hasn't felt FOMO when scrolling through a friend's Instagram profile, feeling a pang of jealousy about how stylish they are, and how easy and awesome their life seems? Those of us who grew up with social media are in danger of developing unrealistic expectations about achievements and appearance.
#19
Definitely Happened 🙄
#20
Cool Guy In A Cybertruck
#21
He's Not Joking, He Said No Joke Twice!
Tucker Cahooter 7 months ago
They forgot to add that they also turn green and their clothes rip
Alyssa Acosta, APCC, head of the Adolescent Partial Hospital Program at Loma Linda University Behavioral Health, explains that, upon seeing perfection on social media, young people might feel inadequate and start struggling with low self-esteem and body dysmorphia.
#22
It's True, I Saw It In One Article
#23
Very Smart 10 Year Old
#24
Straight Outta GPT
To battle our feelings of low self-esteem, we try to look for validation and approval online. Some folks even go so far as to post about how sad they are to gain sympathy. Researchers have actually given a name for this: "sadfishing." You, too, probably have that friend who feigns depression or sadness online from time-to-time to get some attention.
#25
Vivek Ramaswamy Encounter
#26
Watch Out Guys, You Don’t Wanna Be Near The Reaper When His Eyes Turn Blue 😈🥶
#27
This Feels Unlikely
Stephanie Did It 7 months ago
Oh, those flappers in their pleated blouses and nose rings were all the rage.
Professor of Media Psychology at Fielding Graduate University Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D., M.B.A. suggests that the internet itself doesn't make us more dishonest. "Honesty is about people. We lose sight of the fact that for every opportunity to be dishonest online, there are as many offline." Perhaps those who lie online would do so just as enthusiastically in real life, too.
#28
Children Very Concerned About Food Coloring
#29
Sure, Susan, Everyone Cheered
#30
Not How Learning A Language Works
But what about these ridiculous stories, Pandas? Do you think people would have the stones to recount these in real life? Let us know which ones you found the most absurd and funny in the comments! And while you're here, don't forget to check out our previous posts about the r/thatHappened subreddit here and here!
#31
It’s So Weird When People Voice Their Personal Opinions Through Fake Narratives Involving Their Kid
#32
A Random Eyeball In A Kids Drink
#33
Of Course This Totally Happened!
#34
This Mystery Man’s Handwriting Is Absolutely 100% Totally His
#35
Strong Man And His In-Laws
Motivated sloth 7 months ago
Political affiliation aside, I wouldn’t want my daughter to marry a man who thinks she’s weak just because she’s a woman.
#36
The Guy In The Car Next To Them Then Unfortunately Wrecked Because He Was Clapping Instead Of Driving
#37
I Don't Know Why But I Get Second Hand Embarrassment To Music Related Things Like This
#38
I Believe It
Dangerous Dave 7 months ago
I believe it. My cousin’s acquaintance said some random guy walked into their office whistling the theme from the Andy Griffith Show and then walked out; and they shut the office down and all went fishin’
#39
Everyone Actually Clapped
Donna Peluda 7 months ago (edited)
Was this in 1984, cos I'm getting real 1984 vibes from USA at the moment..like Naranjito has even changed the enemies you are supposed to hate. Now it the democratic nations.
#40
Yeah, Sure Lady
Robert Beveridge 7 months ago
And two floors up in the accounting office some guy was saying to his coworkers "and I asked again and again but she wouldn't give me any of that French toast"
#41
This Guy Is Frequently The Witty, Undefeated Hero In A Lot Of His Stories. And Everyone Just Eats It Up
#42
Even The Spider Told The Prof To Check Her Privilege
#43
“I’m A Man And You’re A Woman”
#44
Who The Hell Can’t See The Difference Between A Video And A Zoom Meeting??
LinkTheHylian 7 months ago
I mean if the video was full screen and she only caught a glimpse of what her dad was looking at, I can see this happening.
#45
Like The Secret Service Would Let This Happen
#46
My Six Year Solved In 30 Seconds!
Motivated sloth 7 months ago
If that is only for geniuses I need to call Mensa and find out where my membership is.
#47
It’s True, I Was The Cave She Was Hidden In…
#48
"Sir," With Tears In Eyes, Blah, Blah, Blah
#49
Unknown Conspiracy Theorist Is The Main Character In This Election
#50
The Awkward What Now?
#51
Sounds Like The Test From Fight Club
Motivated sloth 7 months ago
I would say I’m definitely not working for someone who is willing to waste my time.
#52
It's True, I Was The Friend!
#53
Your 7 Year Old Did Not Say That. Quit Lying
#54
Come On, Really? The "Because You Did Not Earn It" Just Makes It So Clear
#55
Using Your Kid To Market MLM
Motivated sloth 7 months ago
So does he drink bottled water that’s full of microplastics? Or did he order himself a the best water filter he could find after doing exhaustive research?
#56
Double Your Male Membership With This One Simple Trick
Veronica Jean 7 months ago
I would not wear a loose fitting pants to the gym for anything, but that's probably because when I'm there I actually work out and jump around intensely instead of sitting on the bench staring at my phone so I can lift that one weight a total of five times in an hour. So you can't go by me.
#57
I’ll Be Dammed!
#58
Casually Bringing Out A Measuring Tape During A Dinner Party At A Colleague’s House
#59
Then Everyone Cheered & Clapped
Binny Tutera 7 months ago
Sure. A business that accepts cash has NO change except quarters. And she was “stealing” that 5 cents for her employer.
#60
And Then Everybody Cried In Agreement
#61
Just Discovered This Sub And Remembered This Comment- This Is Gold
#62
Someone Posted This Screenshot On Instagram And It Had 300k Likes. People Believe Everything
#63
I Don't Even Believe This Man Has Kissed Multiple Women
#64
What's A Taxi??
#66
And Then Her Friend Got The Delivery Guy Fired, Probably
#67
This Guy Knows What The Real Deal Is
Motivated sloth 7 months ago
Mike Jones also believes the earth is flat and everyone who was vaccinated now has a computer chip implanted in their body.
#68
Ordered A Salad And They Gave Me 40 Nuggets 🤪
#69
Google Doctor Mom Knows Health Better
#70
Totally Mate, Five Furries
#71
There Is Absolutely 0% Chance This Person Works At A Bakery
Robert Beveridge 7 months ago
Considering some of the dumb stuff my daughter and I have had Buehler's staff write on birthday cakes over the years, the only thing I question about this is the penmanship.
#72
Yeah Ok Buddy Keep Feeding Your Tesla
#73
Sure Buddy, Whatever You Say
Motivated sloth 7 months ago
Yea your story totally makes us forget all of the reports about people burning alive.
#74
Stupid Doctors Don’t Know Their Crustaceans
#75
I"M So Famous!!
Binky Melnik 7 months ago
It’s definitely the most uncool thing ever. You’re the most uncool thing ever.
#76
It’s True, The Perfume Clapped!
Binky Melnik 7 months ago
What is he saying? That he was gay before this? Or if it’s a girl, she was straight before this? I don’t get it. Maybe in context, it made sense (to the OP, if no one else)?
#77
Every 18 Year Old’s Most Pressing Issue, Taxes On Unrealized Gains
Alex Kennedy 7 months ago
Do they mean a deemed disposition? In that case, your ACB will change in any event, and you won’t pay the tax when you realise the gain. What’s the problem?
#78
Then RFK And Crew Stood Up And Clapped
Laura Lawson 7 months ago
'Rapid onset autism', is that even a thing?!? And the very person who started the whole vaccines cause autism story admitted HE MADE IT UP, yet idiots still spout this nonsense. Stupid people irritate the shite out of me.
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Nils Skirnir 7 months ago
Most of these sound as if they’ve been written by 3rd graders on smack. And apologies to 3rd graders
Binky Melnik 7 months ago
These dimwits need smacks … upside their heads. Man, these were BRUTAL.
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Nils Skirnir 7 months ago
Most of these sound as if they’ve been written by 3rd graders on smack. And apologies to 3rd graders
Binky Melnik 7 months ago
These dimwits need smacks … upside their heads. Man, these were BRUTAL.
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