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A little white lie never hurt anybody. But getting caught in one online is a different situation entirely. That is because the internet has a memory that puts elephants to shame, and it has absolutely no interest in letting anything go quietly. Especially not since the invention of the screenshot.

The r/lefttheburneron subreddit exists specifically for this purpose, and the schadenfreude-minded among us have found a safe space to gather. Because few things are as undeniably cringe-inducing as people commenting on their own posts and leaving it out there for all to see. Get ready to fill up on secondhand embarrassment, because this buffet of blunders is the gift that keeps on giving.

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#1

Pretty Sure He Is Neither Of Those Things

Dean Browning claiming to be a black gay guy on Twitter as he pretended to be someone else.

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1 day ago

Right

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    He's A True Black American Woman

    Joey Mannarino claiming to be a Black woman, showing how people pretended to be someone else.

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    Wanda Peachtree
    Wanda Peachtree
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    1 day ago

    No black woman would say my mommy

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    #3

    There Are No Words

    A YouTube comment thread showing where a user forgot to switch accounts when replying to himself

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    1 day ago

    What kind of insult is "nut without a shell?"

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    #4

    Danny

    A YouTube comment section showing a user who pretended to be someone else to praise himself under his own post

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Elladine DesIsles
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    1 day ago

    I'm wondering if the Dannies have bigger problems than forgetting to switch accounts.

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    #5

    Espresso!

    Instagram comments where celebrity Sabrina Carpenter pretended to be someone else to compliment her own photo.

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    BookPanda
    BookPanda
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    1 day ago

    Now that's just sad

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    #6

    Maybe Should Have Switched Your Google Account Before Posting That Review

    A five-star review where a customer named Ginger pretended to be someone else to praise herself

    BlAiR_WiTcH6 Report

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    Luke || Kira (he/she)
    Luke || Kira (he/she)
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Maybe same name? Ginger is a common enough name

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    #7

    Oops

    A Reddit post about Alec Baldwin's daughter showing how people pretended to be someone else.

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    Robert T
    Robert T
    Community Member
    19 hours ago

    That's Hilariaus! ;-)

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    #8

    Ben

    A comment of Ben replying to his own comment, compared to Obama award meme about people who pretended to be someone else

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    #9

    Self Love

    Tiktok comment section where a creator pretended to be someone else praising their own video

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    Lyone Fein
    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    We all need it

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    #10

    Fantastic. Great Post. Well Done U/Dudeface34

    Facebook comment screenshot where a politician pretended to be someone else to compliment himself.

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    armacarmac avatar
    Armac
    Armac
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    This guy is currently the leader of the opposition in Australia

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    #11

    Savage

    A YouTube comment thread by BillyBob arguing with himself, showing he pretended to be someone else.

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    Wanda Peachtree
    Wanda Peachtree
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Sad

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    #12

    Beautiful

    A Twitter post where a user pretended to be someone else by commenting Beautiful on their own profile picture update

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    G A
    G A
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    No. You ain't.

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    #13

    Whoopsee

    Reddit post where a parent pretended to be someone else on their own post about a locked console

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    #14

    British Right-Wing Commentator Accidentally Outs One Of Her Alt Accounts

    Twitter exchange showing a user replying to a question aimed at another, pretending to be someone else.

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    Charlotte
    Charlotte
    Community Member
    20 hours ago

    Oops

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    #15

    This Guy Here Definitely Has No Friends

    A long Reddit thread showing a user pretending to be someone else while arguing with themselves

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    michellelmclaren avatar
    M M
    M M
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    People often confuse schizophrenia with multiple personalities; I'm thinking the replying-to-self here is meant to be a joke based on that misunderstanding.

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    #16

    Thanks For The Recommendation!

    Twitter screenshot where a user pretended to be someone else recommending a PS5 alert account

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    Inigo Montoya
    Inigo Montoya
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    I know this guy who has a great deal on a slightly used sword, he said it was used in the revenge business. Contact Inigo Montoya.

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    #17

    This Is Really Bad

    A Reddit post of a 3D donut model where the creator forgot to switch accounts and criticized their own work

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    Dread Pirate Roberts
    Dread Pirate Roberts
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Did he just publicly insult himself? 😂

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    #18

    Forgot To Their Into Their Female Account

    A social media post where a user pretended to be someone else to share a fake heartwarming story about mowing lawns.

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    Space Invader
    Space Invader
    Community Member
    1 day ago (edited)

    Of course, since one of the boys was a latino I had to call ICE on them. Now the remaining two refuse to mow my lawn. Ungrateful brood!

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    #19

    At Least He Caught Himself

    A social media comment thread where a user corrects their own grammar, representing pretending to be someone else.

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    Pollywog
    Pollywog
    Community Member
    16 hours ago

    That's funny.

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    #20

    You Admitted To It At Least...?

    A Reddit user pretending to be someone else by correcting their own comment and getting caught.

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    Patricia Steward
    Patricia Steward
    Community Member
    21 hours ago

    *poutine

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    #21

    Oops

    A Twitter post by Nancy Mace where she accidentally refers to herself in third person.

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    Crystal Spencer
    Crystal Spencer
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    In cases like this one, I believe it is a staff member who controls their social media and they just forgot they were supposed to be posting as their boss.

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    #22

    Sneako Forgot To Switch To His Fan Account

    Twitter post by Sneako showcasing a streamer sitting in a chair during a podcast

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    #23

    “Some Idiot”

    A Reddit thread where a user pretended to be someone else to complain about a raid they actually started themselves.

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    #24

    Not Saying He’s Wrong, But

    A Reddit exchange showing a user who pretended to be someone else asking and answering their own question.

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    Dread Pirate Roberts
    Dread Pirate Roberts
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Nestle is an incredibly evil corporation though; guy's not wrong. Just chose a weird way to get the word out with that self conversation lol

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    #25

    Self Love, Forgot They Were On Main

    A TikTok comment section where a creator pretended to be someone else to compliment her own appearance

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    #26

    Dude Posted His Own Tweet

    Reddit post on TwitterCringe depicting a meme where a user pretended to be someone else online

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    #27

    This Guy On Twitter

    A Twitter thread showing a user who pretended to be someone else to criticize his own previous post

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    Patricia Steward
    Patricia Steward
    Community Member
    21 hours ago

    Split personality?

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    #28

    What The Hell Is This?

    A Reddit thread showing a user who pretended to be someone else commenting on their own post and getting caught.

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    #29

    Offensive To Lesbians Too (Me)

    Reddit thread where a user forgot to switch accounts and pretended to be someone else answering their own question.

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    Wetbeard-the-Pirate (they/she)
    Wetbeard-the-Pirate (they/she)
    Community Member
    9 hours ago

    Adoption, artificial insemination, surrogate mother, one of them is trans and fertile

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    #30

    Shhhhh Just Let Them Do Their Thing

    TikTok comment section where the same user pretended to be someone else arguing with themselves.

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    #31

    Looks Like They Forgot To Turn Their Burner Off, Huh

    Reddit thread where the same user argues with themselves, a classic case of pretending to be someone else.

    Catgurlsncrappymemes Report

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    #32

    A Ton Of 'Famous' Instagram Accounts Do This

    Instagram post showing a dolphin tattoo over a shoulder scar representing how some people pretended to be someone else.

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    #33

    Well Said!

    A social media post where a user pretended to be someone else agreeing with their own controversial opinion

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    Patricia Steward
    Patricia Steward
    Community Member
    21 hours ago

    And yet he won the primary.

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    #34

    It’s Big Brain Time

    YouTube comment thread showing a person who pretended to be someone else to praise their own dad joke.

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    #35

    Heyyy Loll

    Twitter screenshot of a user who pretended to be someone else to mock their own post.

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    JL
    JL
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    1 day ago

    'Sup

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    #36

    Redditor Pretends To Be Anti-Racist While Posting Racist Comments

    A forum discussion where a user tries to cover up their comment by pretending to be someone else.

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    #37

    I Chuckled At That Response

    Reddit comment thread where a user compliments their own post, pretending to be someone else.

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    #38

    When The AI Song Hits So Hard You Gotta Compliment Yoursel

    A comment thread of a user who pretended to be someone else and embarrassed themselves replying to their own question

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    #39

    What Is Happening?

    TikTok comment showing a user who pretended to be someone else and embarrassed themselves by replying to their own image

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    #40

    On TikTok

    A commenter who pretended to be someone else and embarrassed themselves by complimenting their own tattoo comment

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    #41

    Shouldn’t You Know?

    Reddit user who pretended to be someone else and embarrassed themselves commenting on their own post about the French flag

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    #42

    “Can You Believe What Caitlin Jenner Said?” —caitlin Jenner

    A tweet where Caitlyn Jenner pretended to be someone else and embarrassed herself by praising her own post

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    Inigo Montoya
    Inigo Montoya
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    1 day ago

    Is Caitlyn Jenner a MAGA??

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    #43

    Caught My First One

    Social media screenshot of a user who pretended to be someone else by thanking themselves for trying to visit WWII vets.

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    #44

    😭😭

    TikTok screenshot of a creator who pretended to be someone else, replying to her own comment asking for a song release.

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    #45

    Is- Is He Being Ironic?

    Reddit post screenshot of a user who pretended to be someone else by replying to their own joke with the same account.

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    #46

    LOL

    A Twitter thread showing a user caught as they pretended to be someone else with two identical usernames.

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    #47

    You Ever Just Start An Argument With Yourself

    A social media user who pretended to be someone else in their own comments

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    #48

    Creator Of The TikTok Asks For An Update. Forgot To Turn Off His Burner!

    A comment thread where a creator pretended to be someone else and forgot to switch accounts

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    #49

    I Cant Tell If This Is A Joke Or Not LOL

    A comment section where a user pretended to be someone else and praised themselves

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    #50

    Local Mp Returned To Parliament And Felt Very Proud Of Herself

    A screenshot showing a politician who pretended to be someone else on social media

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    #51

    Self Love

    A profile picture on social media of a person who pretended to be someone else

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    #52

    They Forgot To Switch Accounts

    An original poster pretending to be someone else by complimenting their own video on Reddit.

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    #53

    Dk If This Has Been Posted Yet Or Not

    A Twitter user playing single player by replying to their own post, pretending to be someone else.

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    #54

    Found One In The Wild

    An online user who pretended to be someone else but forgot to switch accounts on social media.

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    #55

    It Honestly Baffles Me Why People Do This

    A user pretending to be someone else by replying to their own YouTube comment and getting rejected by themselves.

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    #56

    Someone's Burner Left Unattended On '4 Da Trap'

    A meme showing a YouTube comment where a user pretended to be someone else by replying to and laughing at their own joke

    Welcome_To_2287 Report

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    #57

    Nice!

    A Facebook post showing a user who pretended to be someone else to congratulate themselves on reaching 1000 friends

    da_realest_wizard Report

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    Anne Parks
    Anne Parks
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    19 hours ago

    And most of them are his other profiles lol

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    #58

    Triple Layered!

    A social media post from an account that pretended to be someone else to agree with its own political statement

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    nottheactualphoto
    nottheactualphoto
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    5 hours ago

    Dennis: nobody gives a rat's what you "think."

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    #59

    Not Verified On Twitter, Just Doing This For Free

    A social media post illustrating how people pretended to be someone else to support their own online argument

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    #60

    I Know You Find This Funny, You Made It!

    Reddit poster replies lol to their own post, a classic example of when people pretended to be someone else.

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    CarEnthusiast
    CarEnthusiast
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    The Mandalorian and Grogu or another movie?

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    #61

    Um What?

    Social media user accidentally replies to their own post, showcasing times people pretended to be someone else.

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    Anne Parks
    Anne Parks
    Community Member
    19 hours ago

    There are plenty out there no one wants...

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    #62

    I Guess This Guy F Cows?

    Reddit user forgets to switch profiles and comments on their own post, pretending to be someone else.

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    #63

    Whoops!

    An anti-furry account forgets to switch accounts, revealing they pretended to be someone else.

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    #64

    Someone Help This Dude Make Up His Mind

    A social media comment thread where someone pretended to be someone else, replying to their own comment.

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    #65

    Whoops

    A Reddit interaction where a user replied to their own post, showcasing how people pretended to be someone else

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    #66

    This Guy Posted His Post

    A Reddit post where a user pretended to be someone else commenting on their own thread, exposing themselves

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