Fans of horror stories and video games are bound to know American writer, H. P. Lovecraft, as his name is pretty much on everything these days: Lovecraftian-this, Lovecraftian-that. A central theme in his works is that learning the truth about the world can drive you mad. But it’s not just knowledge about eldritch beings and uncaring cosmic gods that can shock you! Some jaw-dropping truths are closer to home, much more mundane, and far, far funnier.
That’s where the ‘Technically the Truth’ subreddit comes in. A community of nearly 1.26 million, they dedicate their time to sharing some hilarious examples of things that are technically true but completely unexpected. Check out some of their best posts below, upvote the ones that made you laugh, and be sure to check out their subreddit if you like their content!
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He’s Got A Good Point
I Am Iron Man
We’ve got a theory that the reason why ‘Technically the Truth’ is so successful is because of the type of humor they use in their posts. Specifically, dad jokes! And who doesn’t love a good dad joke?
Scientifically speaking, dad jokes are bound to have lots of fans because they rarely (if ever) offend anyone by their very nature, comedian Paul Seven told the National Post.
They’re also ‘clean’ and require almost no extra context to get, as The New York Times points out. And the more accessible the jokes, the more fans you’re bound to get. However, comedian Seven also points out that stating the truth can and will offend some folks.
This Is Correct
Thats The Best Last Name
Coming Out
So ‘Technically the Truth’ is somewhere between (technically) the truth and dad jokes, having a ton of fun in the comfortable digital nook it’s carved out for itself.
Rule-wise, the subreddit puts a lot of emphasis on quality. So reposts are out (unless they’re older than 3 months) and you can actually get a temporary ban if you share certain controversial posts again.
The community also incentivizes its members (or ‘truthers’ as they’re known on the sub) to actually make good content and avoid ‘low effort’ and ‘lazy’ statements and titles. And it looks like it’s working because the quality’s great (and the member count proves it).
Outstanding Move
Hide Your Christians!
Interesting Title
Amazing Comment
That's An Argument He Can Win
Hmmm.... keep open the clinic where I get my pap smear, or the place that tells me I'm going to hell? .... Yeah, no contest.
Do You Agree? Was He The Main Character All Along?
I always hoped Neville would really be the chosen one cause Harry was often insufferable.
100% sure that Neville got rid of the last Horcrux, and in turn, was the only reason Harry could step in and "save the day". If he hadn't gotten the SoG, Harry would have been dead as disco. Neville WAS the hero.
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Wrong question, lady in pink. The right one is: What if Tom Riddle's mother had a chance to have an abortion?
Can't we also counter this with "If Merope Riddle had an abortion Harry Potter would still have his parents?".
On another note...if Hitlers mother had an abortion, we would have 6 million more Jewish and other minority citizens NOT slaughtered, and some may still even be with us.
But here is the problem. You don't want these babies aborted, neither do I, but you also don't want to give the baby and it's mom affordable healthcare or affordable child care or paid family leave so the parents can care for the baby. So this is not a child with the tools to succeed in life
Hi Hannah, Sorry you got down voted... in the united states the same politicians (or political party) who are anti abortion are anti paid family leave and birth control. "Abortion clinics" are usually women's health clinics - so defunding them would only take away services from women who need them.
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I have no idea what any of this means except “Harry Potter.” I know tons of people read HP, but to me it seems kinda dumb to use this as an anti choice argument because it’s a kid’s fantasy book with wizards and dragons or whatever. Like they could just magic the baby out of her if they wanted to, it’s a fantasy land where abortions wouldn’t really ever apply.
The irony of your comment, James. Both obsessed with a book so much and simultaneously semi-literate to the point where you act like it’s the only book. Get a fućking life, dork.
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I WAS GONNA SAY NEVILLE I FELT SO GENIUS UNTIL I SCROLLED A LITTLE DOWN IM GONNA CRY
Also why would Lily Potter have wanted an abortion? She was happily married to the man she loved, young, healthy and financially stable.
So am I but I’d still abort a pregnancy in a heartbeat.
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I’ve only read the books and I’ve never watched the movies ;-) I heard they were also good though
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I meant this is the most moronic pro life I ever heard. I don't know why I said pro choice. I am pro choice.
Citing a book about wizards is a quirky way to take a stand, but citing fiction strikes me as a pretty shaky argument. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia used a torture scene from "24" to argue in favour of torture. Next up: some lazy a$$ mind argues against conservation: "We can always bring back whooping cranes and orangutans. Didn't you see Jurassic Park?!"
Not related to the abortion thing, but I'm kinda getting sick of people saying they wish Neville was the chosen one. I agree he very well could have been, and I also agree he would have made a great main character, but that would ruin half the story. It's called Harry Potter, not Neville Longbottom (which, by the way, sounds like a pretty dumb name for a book after hearing Harry Potter so often). The Dursleys wouldn't be in it at all (cause it wouldn't be about Harry of course) Snape wouldn't have that much of a major role (as lily may or may not have died still, but we wouldn't see him much as he didn't like Harry cause of Harrys father etc etc) Ron and Hermione may not have become friends with Neville as fast as they did harry (though they may have so take that away if you don't agree). the marauders, while wormtail was an important character, wouldn't matter anymore. (1)
And Neville grew up in the wizarding world so it completely takes away from the immersion of the main character learning along with the reader. I can go on, but I'm just gonna wrap it up. What I'm trying to say is that if Neville was the chosen one, he'd be the main character and the story wouldn't be the wizarding world story we all know and love. It'd be Neville Longbottom, not Harry Potter. I'm sure there could be many things that could make a story about Neville being the star a good story, but it'll never beat the original Harry Potter series. Everything and everyone that makes the series the story that it is, are there because Harry is there. Without harry there'll be no wizarding world. And everything we've grown to love about the series will be gone. Oh yeah, forgot to write in the first comment (got to the character limit) I'm only really talking to the people who are more serious about Neville being the chosen one. Like saying Harry shouldn't have been etc etc.
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THANK YOU! I found oit recently my mom had no idea. I am literally the only one in my family who has read the books other than my older brother.
If Merope Gaunt had had an abortion, there wouldn't have been a Voldemort.
Neville was the chosen one. The sword of Gryffindor will only present itself to one who is worthy. Neville pulled the sword from the sorting hat and destroyed the final horcrux.
havent read harry potter in a long time so i have no clue what you are talking about rn :p
If Harry hadn't existed, Neville would have defeated Voldemort.
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If Lily had gotten an abortion, then Voldemort would have marked Neville Longbottom as his equal and the books would still ensue. However, getting an abortion in this case might have saved her from at least that death, as Voldy would have no reason to notice her without the Chosen One.
Poor thing. I know, it's hard. Maybe you could ask for trigger warnings? Maybe Bored Panda could include warnings, such as "May include political statements". It's not a problem for me, but I understand that some people are very sensitive.
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The woman with the sign is pro-life. Pro-life is against abortion and female's right to their own body. Pro=choice is supportive of abortion and female's rights to their own body.
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A Penis Is Like Life...
Fair Enough
Correct
This
Thought This Might Belong Here. I Would Totally Eat 6 Donuts And Be No Worse Off Than Drinking 1 Coke
Technically The Much-More-Impressive-Sounding Truth
Not His President
Wasn't mine either, as I live in the UK, but he sure made life unpleasant/intolerable for many people in America and indirectly in the rest of the world.
I Am Glad They Cleared This Up
Hehe, reminds me of the documentary 'the last dance' where he's discribed as 'a former Chicago resident' XD https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.boston.com/sports/media/2020/05/01/obama-former-chicago-resident-last-dance/amp
Well Yes Buy Actullay Yes
Just Because It’s True, Doesn’t Mean I Like It
That's not even a question! Ariel chose land and legs, she didn't even want the sea anymore.
The Truth Behind The Pyramids
Exactly. Doesn't mean that somehow these civilisations communicated with each other, it proves that humans have been able to figure out the optimum way(s) to construct.
Why Is This Correct?
Kicked Out Even After A Perfect Answer
I Mean, It Is
Ask And You Shall Receive
Can Confirm
I Don't Need No Dummy
My empathies lie with the poor crash-test dummies... especially when a whole family of them in a minivan is deliberately crashed into a wall.
Can’t Trust Anyone
Tasty Humans...
Ah, the beauty of symbiotic natural relationships... Bless Mother Nature.
Cmon Google Assistant
We're Just Too Busy!!!
Probably Yes
It’s True
Apparently The New Lifesaver Brand Watch.
They're Dead
The reality is however planes regularly fly with dead people, and indeed it's not an emergency. Some companies have a dedicated broom cupboard/locker, most move them+family to first class, some to staff quarters, all struggle. There's interesting articles occasionally. I think the statistic is that at EVERY single (non-corona) moment there's over 100K people in the sky; even if healthy enough to travel, some of them die every day.
The Traveler Aka The Pizza Man
Former Record Holder
An Interesting New Scientific Discovery
If your parents didn't have any children, chances are, you were delivered by a stork
Can’t Argue With That
Chickens Can’t Afford Umbrellas
You Can't Deny It....
In A Way?
I do not think it is a terrible thing to encourage a friend to be healthy... but a friend's role is to be supportive, not badgering.
I Just Threw Up In The Toilet
Exactly Bro
It Was Filmed On Location
I for one, am not arguing with Dr deGrasse-Tyson! (His reading of audiobooks is very soothing! :D)
Dad Joke
Guess Im Not Pretending Enough
Best Birthday Present Ever
Ah, American Jokes
An Interesting Title
I Meaaan
Not Trying To Get Too Dogmatic In This Community But...
However, there is no size given for the temple or the baby, so the upper and lower bounds can only be estimates.
Different Kinds Of Luck
I will be very lucky as it means I will have beat the astronomical odds against me and won the Lotto...
We Share His Pain
Anything
Well...
Not Completely Wrong Though
Thats Alot Of Data
Color: Orange. Taste: Orange. Consistency.
The colour orange is named after the fruit, in case there is actually anyone who does not already know this. Damn, I'm so desperate for upvotes.
Lost A Breath When I Saw This
No One Wants To Eat Bees So Makes Sense
I understand her though. Sometimes, restaurants won‘t list every single ingredient, and if it‘s a severe allergy, better be safe than sorry.
She Found A Loophole
Whose Feet Should I Put Them On?
She Doesn't Drink
And Im Only 15.
Facts
I think the OP's username is questionable... I think the Law & Order SVU better investigate.
Better Check The Meter
He Is Telling Us The Truth
Indeed Life Changing
"Careful It's Soup"
Well, Yeah. I Guess...
I'm Not Sure If This Is Too Cheesy For This Sub
A Professor's Slide Had This. Hmmmmmmmm
Woah Dude
Choppity Chop
Go See For Yourself. Its True.
I Suck At Titles, Here's Something From The Land Of Mcdonalds
Another Bingo For Extinction
My Local Newspaper Has Jokes..
He's Not Wrong
# POSSIBLE SPOILER # Never got one thing about Bird Box: How did just covering the windows with paper stop the 'apparitions' from getting into the house?
Well How Do You Outlaw Crashing
He Is Technically Right
Made me laugh several times! Love this!
Made me laugh several times! Love this!
