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The internet grants us the gift of anonymity. Sometimes, people use it for good, like donations and words of encouragement to strangers. Most of the time, unfortunately, it’s a place where people forget all rules of decorum, manners, and common sense. It’s where the logic “If no one knows who I am, I can do anything I want” applies.

So, it’s not surprising that people lie online constantly. We here at Bored Panda love stupid lies and people calling out fake stories, so the subreddit “That Happened” is one of our favorite places on the internet. It’s a community where people share screenshots of people embarrassing themselves with lies that can only be followed by a sarcastic “Yeah, right” and an obligatory “And then everybody clapped.”

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#1

Voted 4 Times To Own The Libs!

A social media post details an individual's claims of voting multiple times in NYC, an embarrassing lie.

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24 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that you, Donald?

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    #2

    Oh To Be Twitter Famous

    Tweet about a pilot recognizing someone and flying them to the UK, an embarrassing lie.

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    #3

    Turned Down £75.000

    Screenshot of a LinkedIn post where a user claims to have turned down £75,000 for a bike ride with his son, an embarrassing lie.

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    #4

    Because She Has Never Seen A Straight Couple

    A woman holds her phone, displaying a text message about embarrassing lies from someone who spotted them on the internet.

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    44 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's was a very gay rock she was living under. 🏳️‍🌈

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    #5

    Wow, What A Story, Now I Know That The Truly Oppressed People Are Actually Heterosexuals. Straight Pride Amirite?

    A YouTube screenshot with embarrassing lies, showing a comment about being bullied for being straight and a sarcastic reply.

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    #6

    Teacher Psychically Cures Deaf Child, Who Is Also Psychic

    A screenshot shows an online post about embarrassing lies: A person recounts a 6-year-old claiming distance Reiki healed his ear.

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    Roman Arendt
    Community Member
    43 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you're still an underpaid teacher? You should quit and concentrate on using your gift full time.

    #7

    A Generous Doordasher

    A social media post describes a DoorDash driver allegedly missing a large tip, an embarrassing lie.

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    #8

    Only A 3-Year-Old Would Believe That This Is Real

    An image of an embarrassing lie on the internet about a 3-year-old asking about helping ICE.

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    Roman Arendt
    Community Member
    51 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least leave your kids out of it, you massive moron! 🤢😡

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    #9

    Sure Ya Did Buddy

    An image of an embarrassing lie on the internet about a pharmacist using a label maker for a vaccine.

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    #10

    Union Bro Got Ur Back

    Tweet about a cashier giving a discount for a union shirt, an embarrassing lie.

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    #11

    Mmhmm. Im Totally Sure She Did

    Woman in a revealing red dress, an embarrassing lie people spotted on the internet.

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    #12

    Getting Ripped Apart In The Comments

    Stack of cash in a tube, an embarrassing lie people spotted on the internet.

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    #13

    So Fake It Made Me Cringe

    A hand holding a Pakistani passport, with a story claiming a warm welcome in Israel, an embarrassing lie online.

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    #14

    College Class Clappers

    A Facebook post detailing a college student accidentally attending the wrong lecture and receiving a recommendation letter, an embarrassing lie.

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    Roman Arendt
    Community Member
    44 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm overwhelmed, truly! Never have I heard an original deep thought like "The author was ahead of their time." It doesn't matter what it's referring to. I have to lie down for a bit, I'm absolutely overwhelmed!

    #15

    Definitely Real School

    A social media post about embarrassing lies from a teacher regarding a students essay about being a millionaire.

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    #16

    Gen Z In The Office

    A social media post about embarrassing lies detailing a Gen Zs first day in office and her workplace antics.

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    #17

    Saved The Bar From A Lawsuit

    A social media post with embarrassing lies, where a person brags about getting a free drink by threatening a lawsuit.

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    #18

    Men Think I’m So Hot, Now Pay Me

    A screenshot shows an online post about embarrassing lies: A waitress claims a table tipped her $300 and wrote a note about women.

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    #19

    That's Not How It Works

    Two bullets shown colliding, an example of embarrassing lies or exaggeration, as alt text.

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    #20

    That Totally Happened

    A social media post about an embarrassing lie where someone printed a tiny assignment.

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    #21

    Cause That's How Movie Theaters Work

    A social media post with a video about a packed theater for a Melania documentary, an embarrassing lie.

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    #22

    Man Independently Comes Up With Idea For Frankenstein, But Is Suppressed By Feminism

    A Twitter conversation where someone claims to have independently invented Frankenstein, an embarrassing lie people spotted.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    20 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot imagine any (North American) child old enough to go trick-or-treating or to watch Halloween cartoons on TV would be unaware of Dr Frankenstein and his monster. The vast majority will believe that Frankenstein is the monster at least until they are in high school or college, but it would be almost impossible to not "know about" the story and character(s), at least broadly, much beyond kindergarten.

    #23

    Youth Pastor In My Small Town That Got Married At Like 19

    A social media post about embarrassing lies, featuring a fake Bumble account with someone's profile details and interests.

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    #24

    And Then Everybody Left The Theatre And Clapped

    An image with a social media post about embarrassing lies, showing a movie poster and an article about The Odyssey.

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    #25

    Yeah, This Didn’t Happen

    A social media post detailing embarrassing lies, where a parent mistakenly dropped their child at the wrong preschool.

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    #26

    Can’t Believe They Outed His Bus Crush!

    A social media post with embarrassing lies, describing a truth or dare game on a bus where a driver revealed his crush.

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    #27

    The Whole Aisle Resolved To Forever Refer To Them As Chicken Cornflakes

    A close-up of a Kellogg's Corn Flakes box, highlighting the rooster design in an amusing take on embarrassing lies.

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    #28

    And The Whole School Clapped

    A social media post with embarrassing lies, showing a mother's story about a teacher dismissing a book report and the author's reply.

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    #29

    Looking For Jobs With Only Right Wing Whiners

    A social media post with embarrassing lies, detailing a niece quitting her job due to coworkers complaining about Trump and lesbian music.

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    #30

    Oh My God, What A Chad!

    A man in a robe with an embarrassing lie about dating, featuring a height-exaggeration story to make a point.

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    #31

    Hundreds! At Least!

    A social media post with embarrassing lies, showing a user claiming regretful Kamala voters wish they voted for Trump.

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    #32

    No One Would Make That Big Of Deal Out Of This

    A screenshot shows an online post about embarrassing lies: A person details their husband's elaborate lie about being lactose intolerant.

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    #33

    Worker Gives Free Ice Cream Because She Took A Bite Of Ice Cream?

    A screenshot shows an online post about embarrassing lies: A mom shares a story about a McDonald's drive-thru worker giving her a free McFlurry.

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    #34

    Describing Their Top Surgery. (I Could Believe "Slightly Chuckled" Or "Made A Polite Smile")

    A screenshot shows an online post about embarrassing lies: Someone shares a story about making an anesthesiologist laugh hysterically before surgery.

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    #35

    Suuurrrreee… A Waiter Doesn’t Know Who Ordered What

    A social media post with embarrassing lies, showing two dinner plates with food on a table.

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    #36

    A Boss This Out Of Touch Wouldn’t Even Be In The Same Room As Oop

    A text post describing an embarrassing lie shared with a boss after winning a large sum on a scratcher ticket.

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    #37

    I Often Stumble Onto Strangers In The Woods, Take Their Photos, Then Somehow Track Them Down On Instagram

    A man sitting on a rock, painting a mountain landscape, related to embarrassing lies people spotted on the internet.

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    #38

    The Problem With Art Supplies

    Embarrassing lies people spotted on the internet, illustrating a post about a colored pencil.

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    #39

    Must’ve Been A Slow Day

    A man reacting with a funny facial expression, next to a text about embarrassing lies people spotted on the internet.

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    #40

    I Don’t Get Why People Need To Lie

    A screenshot of a text detailing an embarrassing lie about a girl pretending to vomit to avoid a traffic ticket.

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    #41

    Sure Bud, Totally True

    A text post narrating an embarrassing lie about a breakup and a reunion with an ex-girlfriend years later.

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    #42

    Obviously That Happened

    A humorous example of embarrassing lies people spotted, featuring a conversation about a witch's secret.

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    #43

    #wholesome #inspiring

    Embarrassing lies online, depicting a story about a teenager paying with coins at a bookstore.

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    #45

    Girlbosses Can Be Liars Too

    An image of an embarrassing lie on the internet about a woman's gym encounter about Abu Dhabi.

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    #46

    It's True, I Was The Blood On The Rolex!

    An image of an embarrassing lie on the internet where someone details a fight over Charlie Kirk.

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    #47

    Just A F*t Man In A Dress

    An image of an embarrassing lie on the internet about Sam Smith calling out conjoined twins.

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    #48

    People Wanna Be Victims So Bad

    Starbucks cup marked loser, an embarrassing lie people spotted on the internet.

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    #49

    I Heard They Got A Deluxe Apartment In The Sky Too

    A tweet by Anthony discussing a family receiving SNAP benefits while driving a Mercedes, an embarrassing lie about people spotted on the internet.

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    #50

    Maybe The First Two Lines Really Happened

    A text post describing two teenage girls hopping a turnstile and making out, shouting BE GAY DO CRIMES, an embarrassing lie.

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    #51

    Musk Pays So Much Tax He Breaks The Entire Irs

    Elon Musk's tweet claiming his taxes broke an IRS computer, alongside a chart on income tax contribution, an embarrassing lie.

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    37 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When will it "trickle down" we've been waiting a long time now.

    #52

    Logan (The Liar) Paul

    A split image of Logan Paul showing a tricep surgery scar and lying in a hospital bed, an embarrassing lie.

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    #53

    How Much Are Cleaners Paid? Probably $50ph. Yes, That’s What I’ll Include In My Nepo-Baby Story

    A screenshot of a lengthy Facebook post detailing someone's journey, one of the embarrassing lies people spotted on the internet.

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    #54

    Pretty Sure I Finally Found A Way To Pay For My Blue Check Mark

    A screenshot of a tweet by Matt Morse, one of the embarrassing lies people spotted on the internet.

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    34 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People like this suck. Probably terrible company and not a good friend.

    #55

    Pedro Earns Perfect Score On Exam For His Drawing Of Jesus Christ (True)

    A drawing of Jesus on a school paper with a perfect score, and a headline about embarrassing lies spotted on the internet.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    12 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pedro, apparently, did not have to sit through confirmation class with an elderly priest, on the verge of a nervous breakdown, who felt the need to describe the gory details of the crucifixion process to a room full of 13-14-year-olds in exacting, horrific detail. Unfortunately I did, and can therefore attest that Pedro's supposed illustration is not at all historically accurate. (The priest was removed from his position a few months later, and I am no longer Catholic, or Christian at all, but I will never forget that lecture.)

    #56

    Thank Ya President Trump!

    A social media post about embarrassing lies, featuring a grandfather's story about his grandson and a plastic egg.

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    #57

    Sure, Your Daughter Totally Typed That

    A screenshot of a computer screen showing a school assignment about religion, highlighting embarrassing lies people spotted on the internet.

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    #58

    They Are Still Doing The Charlie Kirk Posts. This One Is Particularly Dumb. 🙄

    A black screen with white text from a social media post, discussing embarrassing lies people spotted on the internet.

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    #59

    Some Random Guy Took This Picture

    A man kneels before an American flag, with a social media caption about embarrassing lies people spotted on the internet.

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    #60

    Child Tells Mom She's Afraid Of Being Turned Into A Boy

    A social media post about embarrassing lies, where a parent recounts their child's fear of turning into a boy.

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    #61

    Sure You Did, Jan

    A meme featuring Christian Bale and a social media post about embarrassing lies of a manager secretly interviewing replacements.

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    #62

    This Person Is Known For Posting Cringe On Facebook. This Cringe Just So Happens To Also Be Fake

    A social media post about embarrassing lies from a man claiming women have no control over their behavior.

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    #63

    Throwback To The Time David Brooks Traumatized His Idiot Friend With Sandwiches

    A social media post detailing embarrassing lies about a friend feeling awkward in a gourmet sandwich shop.

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    #64

    Twitter Gets Worse Everyday

    A social media post with embarrassing lies, where a woman in a Freedom shirt claims to be hated for her conservative views.

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    Roman Arendt
    Community Member
    27 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So Charlie transitioned? Who would have thought?

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    #65

    That Happened With A Side Of Performative Cruelty

    A social media post with embarrassing lies, where a user describes making a woman leave a supermarket by coughing.

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    32 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    B i t c h that you are. Corrected that for you.

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    #66

    Don J Got All That Swag

    A social media post with Ron Filipkowski's tweet and a video clip, highlighting embarrassing lies online.

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    #67

    That Students Name? Albert Einstein

    A social media post showing a child's class exercise sheet with embarrassing lies about a teacher.

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    #68

    I'll Take 'Things That Never Happened' For $800, Alex

    An internet story showcasing embarrassing lies, about an immigration officer and BBQ in Texas.

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    #69

    And Everyone On The Plane Clapped

    An example of embarrassing lies spotted on the internet, showing a tweet about a pilot and a daughter.

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