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It can be pretty tempting to jump to lying after, for example, texting your crush goes horribly wrong. "Omg, my friend stole my phone and sent you that message as a joke, that totally wasn't me. I would never say that, lol."

But there's only so much bending a narrative can take. Overdo it, and you're exposed. Plus, people aren't as gullible as we might think.

And I have the perfect subreddit to back up these claims. It's called r/OopsDidntMeanTo and the pictures its members share expose all kinds of "accidents."

From bringing a Labrador to a meeting with a dog-phobic person to buying a Range Rover, here are some of the most ridiculous ones. If these situations won't prove to you that it's better to just accept your embarrassment than run away from it, nothing will.

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Oops Putin Didn't Mean To

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Bella DePaulo, Ph.D., a psychologist at the University of Virginia, said that lying is simply a condition of life. In her research she found that both men and women lie in approximately a fifth of their social exchanges lasting 10 or more minutes. And over the course of a week, we deceive about 30 percent of people we have one on one interactions with.

There are, however, some differences between the sexes. Women are more likely to tell altruistic lies to avoid hurting other people’s feelings, and men are more likely to lie about themselves. De Paulo discovered that men lie more often to impress. Consider this: a typical conversation between two guys contains about eight times as many self-oriented lies as it does lies about others.

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I Hate It When That Happens

I Hate It When That Happens

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I'm Sure The Cnn Editor Just Forgot It

I'm Sure The Cnn Editor Just Forgot It

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River Webb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if that dumbass spray tanned his c**k

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What A Tragedy

What A Tragedy

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh I hate when that happens *hair flip*. I tried to dye my hair darker because it was a bit straw-like, and it turned to gold. Poor me. Married to the king, feeling cute, might lose baby to an imp guy later, idk 💋 Kisses!

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Of course, not all lies are harmful. In fact, sometimes lying is the best approach for protecting privacy and ourselves and others from malice. Some deception, such as boasting and lies in the name of tact and politeness, for example, can also be classified as less than serious.

But bald-faced lies (whether they involve leaving out the truth or putting in something false), are harmful, as they corrode trust and intimacy—the glue of society. No wonder these people got shamed for it!

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Just Over 4 Years On And This Still Makes Me Laugh

Just Over 4 Years On And This Still Makes Me Laugh

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Phone Fell And Took This Accident Selfie

Phone Fell And Took This Accident Selfie

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River Webb
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"oops I dropped my phone lets get in a super cute pose just in case my phone takes a photo!"

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Hotdogking
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, the pose she made when she "dropped" *Cough, did this on purpose, Cough* makes her look like she needs to pee. sorry about my splutter, got a cold

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Alexandra Nara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is exactly the way I look when I try to catch my falling phone.

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J Garza
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't everyone hide their arms quickly and smile when they drop their phone? So natural.

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Chiuki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another person who "dropped their phone" 97 times to get the perfect angle, pose, expression.. even though it was obviously on a stand.

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many times you think she "dropped" her phone to take this photo?

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Buren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105820974944592307816406286 times approximately

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rumade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get why you'd lie and make a stupid story for this photo. It's a nice photo. Just caption it something like "miniskirts are great until the winter winds blow!" And cut your nonsense

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Dwight k schrute.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who smiles while helplessly watching your phone about to hit the ground?

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Rannveig Ess
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've wondered this every time I see a photo of (mostly always women) laughing uproariously, with head thrown completely back, mouth wide open showing all teeth. once in a while, yeah, you might laugh that hard. Five wanna be models all doing it at the same time because a bird flew by or it just happened to "be that moment" is just soo phony

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Rannveig Ess
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope when she turned around to go in, she found that the door had locked behind her. She can take a lot more photos of her freezing her ass off, for "her fans" then

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Kitty Jordan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I dropped my phone and my first instinct is not to try to catch it, but to pose like Marilyn Monroe!"

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William Teach
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just happened to take a photo while wearing an "sexy schoolgirl outfit" while cold outside. Uh huh

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Aahzmandus Pervect
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why hide her name? I wouldn't mind seeing more accidental photos. 🙃

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K J
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

who laughs when they drop their phone... i sure as hell would be looking like a nervous wreck cause im scared mt screen cracked

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Ingrid
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the UK up-skirting law was recently passed... When I see women posting photos like this voluntary, I feel very sad for them. It makes me think that it will take several more generations to erase women objectification from western society psyche and for these women to treat themselves with self esteem

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure what's wrong with this one. This is the exact pose I take when I drop anything, phone or otherwise.

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Dwight k schrute.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She didn't post this on purpose. As she was dusting off her phone, her fingers accidentally posted the picture. Ugh, stupid phone.

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Clarin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"OMG I wore super short short skirt and put my phone on timer on the floor but I don't want anyone to think I'm that desperate for attention so I will tag it as #fail so my 'fans' think I'm a hilarious clutz instead!" (Posts photo 89 out of 100 takes)

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Sum Guy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why was it on a timer because if you were planning to hold the phone and take the picture, then you do that... and if you want to put the phone down and put it on a timer, you place it down, then set the timer

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Sequoia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't you just hate it when your phone falls and you get a really hot photo? Like "Oh no guys! My phone snuck up on me! Oops." images-2-6...74691.jpeg images-2-61b18b5574691.jpeg

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JD Lee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sets phone on record on the ground. Do a few booty poses. Screenshot. Save. “Oopsie!”

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MilaFi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Pictures for my fans" She has fans??? To me, there's a bit of a hint of arrogance with the attitude etc. Maybe it's just me.

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Nirmiti
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m a woman. So I’m annoyed by other women saying they hate being sexualized, but then post pictures like this. If you don’t want men to do that, don’t show it. One of the best things my mother taught me.

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V V
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a quality camera to take a perfectly focused picture while it succumbs to gravity

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Bonni Poch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not a miniskirt. That's a friggin' bandana! Why bother wearing anything at all?

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kjorn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

cute picture indeed, but can you just stop lying and say you took just took a picture... oh right... you're on instagram i guess it makes it ok then.

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Hermione
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She’s got good luck. If my phone fell I’d probably get a cracked screen.

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Dropped My Phone

Dropped My Phone

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Chiuki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"dropped my phone" 97 times to get this accidentally epic photo!

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Not Like It Was A Photo Shoot Or Anything

Not Like It Was A Photo Shoot Or Anything

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Rick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did he also accidentally start playing the Circle of Life song from The Lion King at the same time?

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Can't Fool Us

Can't Fool Us

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I Think You Proved Your Point

I Think You Proved Your Point

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, sure, because every woman sits like that! Because thats SO comfortable!

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So Quirky

So Quirky

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“I Didn’t Mean To Imply Mexico Would Actually Pay For It”- Trump, Probably

“I Didn’t Mean To Imply Mexico Would Actually Pay For It”- Trump, Probably

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

didn't he even try to deny even saying it? or was that the cheque thing , when he said it might be a check or something ? i can never keep up he said and still does say so much crazy , still got more votes and thats the scary bit

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#17

Oops It Was My Toddler!

Oops It Was My Toddler!

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I'm Just Gonna Accidentally Lead This Parade I Didn't Know About

I'm Just Gonna Accidentally Lead This Parade I Didn't Know About

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Chiuki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Accidental activism again... but to be fair, it was Casual Cape Friday!

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Youtube "Accidentally" Gives Mass Notifications About A Logan Paul Video To People That Aren't Subscribed To Him

Youtube "Accidentally" Gives Mass Notifications About A Logan Paul Video To People That Aren't Subscribed To Him

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Chiuki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Youtube's version of the "accidental d*ck pic"... "Sorry, that was by mistake, but are you into it?"

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How Do You Accidentally Buy A Car

How Do You Accidentally Buy A Car

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Chiuki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Claiming to accidentally buy a car isn't the flex you think it is - especially with that "mom won't let me keep it" follow-up.

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The Farthest Stretch I've Ever Seen

The Farthest Stretch I've Ever Seen

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure the phone fell on his eye to unlock it with the eye recognition took its part too in this

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Silly Kids. Always Adding People On Facebook

Silly Kids. Always Adding People On Facebook

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#23

Some Phones Start Taking Photos When They Sense You're Drinking Coffee

Some Phones Start Taking Photos When They Sense You're Drinking Coffee

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I Was Hacked, Not That I'm Unpopular

I Was Hacked, Not That I'm Unpopular

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Nothing comes out until I'm ready." I sure hope she's keeping that promise.

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Presidential Oopsie

Presidential Oopsie

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Accidentally Smiled At The Neighbor’s Dog While Snapping Selfies...here Ya Go

Accidentally Smiled At The Neighbor’s Dog While Snapping Selfies...here Ya Go

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I Also Hate When My “Friends” Are Idiots

I Also Hate When My “Friends” Are Idiots

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Chiuki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get that she's probably fed up with getting creepers hitting on her, but she could just own that outburst.

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Omg Guys Don’t Look!

Omg Guys Don’t Look!

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Chiuki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, don't go look at it. I'm going to take it down first thing tomorrow, or immediately next Sunday.

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Never Seen That Mirror There Before...

Never Seen That Mirror There Before...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"i've been living here for the past year, that mirror just appeared yesterday, I swear!"

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