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
Its Bigger I Swear!
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
Smart Teacher
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.
He Expertly Defied Logic
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
Why would I want to waste time trying to murder people? I'd make myself rich, I'd go take money from anyone and every institution
If there was ever a Purge, I would spend that time hiding, lol. Just being honest
Good luck. I'll be fine out in the bush on the family farm xD best place to be.
Load More Replies...Bring on The Purge! (I do like the premise of those films, although the majority of people killed are working class and poor... just like the real world!)
That's precisely why I don't like those movies.
Load More Replies...man i wouldnt do anything except hide in my house and pray for my life. there might be someone out there that wants to kill me
I would steal all of the nice apple crap hide in my basement with a big gun whoever comes in to take my crap i stole i would say "my precious" BANG BANG!
Um... I'd probably find a nice empty stretch of highway, with a ?borrowed" Bugatti, Maclaren or Ferrari and drive a weeeeee bit fast!
@John Baker yeah... except Biden supporters are doing the same thing. "Trumper? Oh you are evil-minded and messed up" and when we try to make our opinions heard you won't listen. Get it through your thick skulls: BIDEN HAS PROBLEMS TOO. Yeah, Trump was messed up. But he worked wonders for the economy. (I will say, Biden is WAY nicer as a person.)
Ah but on the topic of the purge subject, maybe check out film theorists video on YouTube before choosing an answer for this... some could get you in real trouble after the purge is over.
The correct question shoul be what crime would you commit if the state wouldn’t prosecute you, do’h
Well I believe in The Purge, all crimes are 'forgiven' during that time possibly (as in no one gets in trouble for what they've done after they've done it/after the 24 hours) Cause otherwise it'd just be a way for the government to grab all the criminals and put em away.
Load More Replies...Murder nearly every annoying boy in my school. By forcing them to dance in a firey field in bikinis singing "I've got a jar of dirt, I've got a jair of dirt, and guess what's inside it!" to the tune of the Harry Potter theme. For my amusement. I'm weird and evil.
there is nothing to do with babies here. so eating them is unnecessary and cruel.
Load More Replies...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
Checkmate
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.
Oh Phoebe
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
He Has A Point.
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
I Mean 🤷♂️
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
Who Would've Thunk?
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?
Alex Really Be Out Here
Well How Do You Outlaw Crashing
He Is Technically Right
Made me laugh several times! Love this!
Made me laugh several times! Love this!