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In today’s digital world, most of us have, at some point, tweaked a photo or two. Maybe you’ve bumped up the brightness on a sunset, added a filter to smooth out a rough day, or just tried to make things look a little more “aesthetic” than reality actually allowed. And honestly, there’s nothing wrong with that. The problem starts when editing quietly turns into rewriting reality altogether.
And speaking of that fine line between “harmless edit” and “are you serious right now?”… welcome to the “Untrustworthy Poptarts” subreddit. This corner of the internet is basically a hall of fame for posts that make you pause, squint, and go, “yeah… that didn’t happen.” From dramatic claims like trying to tip $10,000 to a delivery driver to wildly specific “this totally happened to me” moments that feel suspiciously cinematic, these posts have the internet collectively raising an eyebrow. Safe to say, people aren’t buying it, and honestly, we’re right there with them. Scroll on and enjoy the chaos.
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#1
I'm About 50/50 On If A 11 Year Old Would Know That
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#3
Thoughts On This TikTok?
The digital world is a wild place, and these posts highlight how some people go out of their way in the pursuit of online attention and clout. And oftentimes, it’s harmless, but things get a lot more serious when that same creative storytelling starts masquerading as actual news.
When misleading info begins to circulate, it stops being a joke and starts shaping how we see the world, fueling confusion and even influencing real-life decisions. The reality is that we’ve all fallen into the habit of turning to the internet for everything, from celebrity gossip to major global events. It’s become so easy to just scroll and trust what we see at face value, almost assuming that if it’s on our feed, it must be true.
#4
Totally Believable Dude
#5
Adopting A Worm
#6
Why Is There No Weathering On The Paper
According to Statista, social media plays a major role in how false information circulates online. Even though it has consistently been one of the least trusted news sources since 2016, more than 50% of internet users across 23 countries still rely on social networks to stay updated. This dependence is especially strong among younger users, who spend more time online and are therefore more frequently exposed to misleading or unverified content. The issue became even more visible during the COVID-19 pandemic, when rapid information sharing often outpaced fact-checking.
#7
No Biologists Have Reached Out To You
Roxy222uk 1 day ago
Reptiles literally don’t make oxytocin so they have no mechanism for feeling love or fondness, no matter how much we want to state that they can. But they can become familiar with people, feel safe in their company, associate them with food, etc. So they still can ‘enjoy’ company, or not mind it, but they are not seeking out affection as that doesn’t mean anything to them.
#8
Because The Only Time She Doesn’t Reply For Fifteen Minutes Is When She’s Painting Her Nails…
Did I say that out loud? 1 day ago
She may have been taking a particularly satisfying dump for all you know.
#9
Don’t Buy It
David Morgan 1 day ago
Really? A local taxi would take you hours of driving time away from the usual zone of likely fares, to a destination with no guarantee of payment? Sure.
As highlighted by the BBC, fake news doesn’t always look the same. Sometimes it begins as deliberate disinformation, created with the intent to mislead or influence. Other times, it spreads as misinformation, when people unknowingly share content they believe to be true. This can happen through misquoted or misunderstood reports, content designed purely for clicks and engagement, narratives built to promote certain viewpoints, or even jokes and parody posts that are mistakenly taken as fact. In every case, the result is the same — confusion that spreads quickly.
#10
This Doesn't Feel Right
#11
Or The Flimsy Tape On The Bottom Ripped From The Weight Of The Books
#12
Almost As Rare As A 13 Card Straight Flush
Roxy222uk 1 day ago
I once decided to keep all the money I found on the pavement for a year and then donate it to charity. At the time I lived and worked in London, so maximum chance for finding maximum money, I’d have thought. I found about 76p in total. So I call this pack of cards in six months story highly dubious
What makes this issue even more concerning is how fast false information travels. Research shows that on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), misleading content can spread up to six times faster than factual reporting. On top of that, nearly 70% of users struggle to tell the difference between real and fake news, often influenced by sensational headlines or emotionally charged content. In a space where attention moves faster than verification, truth often struggles to keep up.
#13
Do People Really Store Their Phone Number In Their Wallet?
ILoveMySon 1 day ago
I lost my wallet and the person called the number on a friend's business card that was in it. She refused a reward. So, it is, indeed, possible.
#14
I Found One !!
Tyranamar Seuss 1 day ago
I believe this. An uber driver once picked up my order then disappeared. When dispatch called he told them he had a "family emergency." Sure, family emergency so urgent you just had to stop and get my food on the way.
#15
Seems Odd That This Person Happened To Be Looking Over At Someone’s Phone And They Also Happen To Be On Their Tinder In That Exact Moment At The Same Airport
The concern around misinformation is not limited to one region or demographic — it is a global issue. A study by the Pew Research Center found that a median of 72% of adults across 25 countries consider the spread of false information online a major threat to their nation. Around 21% view it as a minor concern, while only 5% say it is not a threat at all. These numbers highlight how deeply this issue is felt across different societies, regardless of geography or income level.
#16
Where Did The Letters Go?
#17
Even The High Ones? Also All Perfectly Straight And None Upside Down?
Interestingly, age also plays a role in how this threat is perceived. In countries such as Argentina, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Sweden, and the United States, adults aged 50 and above are more likely than younger people to view misinformation as a serious concern. However, in places like Brazil and Turkey, younger adults are more likely to see it as a major issue — even though older respondents in these countries are somewhat less engaged with the question overall. These differences show how the perception of online truth varies across generations and regions.
#19
Classic "Thing Happened While I Was Gone" Post
#20
Untrustworthy Email
#21
They Didn‘T Make Fries And Just Delivered Potatoes??
Rusty’scate 1 day ago
You can see the grease from the fries they ate before putting raw potatoes in there.
Thankfully, there are simple but powerful ways to navigate this information-heavy world more safely. One of the first steps is to slow down and question what you see instead of reacting instantly. Checking the source of information, reading beyond attention-grabbing headlines, and understanding who wrote the content can make a huge difference. It also helps to look for bylines, verify whether the author is credible, and search for supporting evidence or citations used in the article before trusting or sharing it.
#22
Totally
meeeeeeeeeeee 1 day ago
I used to do this sort of thing randomly while doing breakfast at McDs as they food sits too long and would need to be binned
#23
Me When I Cut My Used Toothbrush With Scissors, For A Reddit Post
#24
My Pie Cracked Into The Pi Shape 😊😊😊😊
Ultimately, in a world where information spreads in seconds, responsibility matters more than ever. Being mindful of what we read and share is not just about protecting ourselves, but also about preventing misinformation from reaching others. A small pause before believing or forwarding something online can make a meaningful difference — helping create a digital space that is a little more thoughtful, and a lot more truthful.
#25
Is This Really All It Takes?
#26
Are We Fr Rn
David Morgan 1 day ago
You have VERY clean, non-adhesive dust where you work. Why do you even need a vacuum cleaner?
#27
Phone Fell While On A Timer And Took This Totally Not-Posed Photo
And when it comes to posts like these, the internet thankfully has its own way of pushing back. There are communities and users who actively call out suspicious claims, break down exaggerated stories, and question what doesn’t quite add up. While not every post is dangerous, this constant back-and-forth reminds us that not everything online deserves automatic trust, no matter how convincing it looks at first glance. Well, which one of these posts made you stop and go, “Okay… that doesn’t sound right”?
#28
“Can I Borrow Your Drill Bit? I Need It For A TikTok”
#29
Not Entirely Sure On This One
#30
Frost On My Car Window Looks Like A Sketch
StrangeOne 1 day ago (edited)
I see frost do this on windows every winter. It is possible. It's not actually that distinguishable of an artwork. Just pareidolia.
#31
Someone Upset About Being Overtipped
Toni Ahlgren 1 day ago
The server wanted it in cash to pocket it. Card tips show in nightly reports and usually get pooled, at least around here.
#32
Comments Say It’s Wax
#33
I Really Dont Believe This
#34
There’s Just No Way
#35
Judy Hopps Doesn't Want To "Dom" You, Luv Cinemark
#36
Of All The Things That Never Happened This Is My Favourite
#37
Im Sure He Did
#38
Come On Now
#39
Yeah Okay Buddy
#40
Ah Yes, The Restaurant Definitely Sent An Empty Container With A Note Written On An Index Card…
#41
Is It The Same Card?
Giraffe Sitter 19 hours ago (edited)
Pedantic answer: once. It asked for “numbers” and you’d write the number “5” once. What you’d write many times is the digit “5”. Even more pedantic answe: you’d use the digit “5” an infinite number of times because it didn’t specify whole numbers.
#42
And None Of The Popsicles Are Stained?
#43
Do Those Bills Even Look Like They’ve Been In A Wallet??
fly on the wall 1 day ago
Thats not a " girlfriend", thats a " lady of the night" ( bargain rate)
#44
Who Even Thinks Of Stuff Like This
#45
You Can Tell The Wife Bit The Cheese Pizza Cause The Bite Is Smaller🥺
#46
Op Expects Anybody To Believe This Really Happened
#47
How Does A Vegan Not Realize They’re Eating An Egg?
#48
Bear Bribing Dog With Deer Bones For Trash Can Access
#49
Idk About This One
#50
What Do We Think Boys
#51
Untrustworthy Passport
#52
I Don't Believe This For A Moment
#53
This Just Seems Like Bull, No Rich People Dash
Tyranamar Seuss 1 day ago
Yeah. This never happened. And if you can't afford the tip you can't afford door dash. No one is feeling sorry for you bc you door dashed and then ripped the driver off.
#54
Couldn’t Have Just Dropped That There
#55
That’s Clearly KFC
#56
I Found A Metal Steak Knife In My Totally Brand New Box Of Plastic Forks Today
#57
A Needle Place Perfectly In The Middle Of A Slice
Tyranamar Seuss 1 day ago
Ah yes. Bc during my long day at the pizza shop I like to shoot up and then bring the syringe out to place in the pizzas.
#58
There’s No Way You Wouldn’t Be Able To Tell By Feel, Right?
royal crablets 1 day ago
I've had that happen. Sure, it was after I ate the rest of them but still.
#59
Cillian Murphy 18b Bookmarks
#60
I Decided To Take A Picture Of My Wiiu Outside
#61
Literally So Easy To Fake, Its A Picture Of A Spread Sheet With Some Text
#62
??
#63
This Is The Handwriting Of An Adult
#64
Likelihood Of This Being Coloured By An Actual Child vs. This Guy Just Wanted To Flex AI Use?
#65
Or Maybe They Were Just Flipped Upside Down?
#67
Found Wrench In Pepper
#68
You Can Literally See That It’s Some Sort Of Landscape Picture
#69
It Says 'Remove Meat' On The Ticket
#71
Yeah, Right. What About The Blocks In Your Inventory?
#72
Did Not See It Even Though It’s Next To The Fresh Tattoo?…
Loosey Goosey 19 hours ago
No tattoo artist would risk their livelihood and business by tattooing something on someone that the person didn't consent to.
#73
Ow. That Was A Waste Of Time For No Upvotes
Did I say that out loud? 1 day ago
It hurt so much that you left your foot on it until you could conveniently take a picture.
#74
Oh… Yeah… Sure You Did
#75
That Is A Cup Of Water
#76
A Tale As Old As Time
#79
Totally Didn't Just Buy A Pack Of Double Yolkers
#80
I’m Not Sure About That…
JB 13 hours ago
100% guaranteed, someone bought a new iPad and thought it would be funny to input “No thanks, I don’t want my iPad engraved” into the field, after selecting free engraving. Repair NEVER asks if you want engraving. Word of advice: actual personalization, such as “property of”, your actual name or any variation thereof reduces value. This kind of thing might reduce value or might forge a connection.
#82
Op's Household Buys Butter In Bulk For The Holiday Season And He Makes Up A Fake Story
#83
Aaaaannnddddd Sigh
Bill The Splut 1 day ago
No. No, they would not. No one noticed that a pair of earbuds weighed 12 pounds?
#84
Idk What A Remodel Is, But My Manic Pixie Dream Girl Wife Perfectly Painted Our Bathroom At Oh Boy 3 Am
#86
They Can’t Keep Getting Away With This
#87
"I've Never Used A Microwave Before"
#88
Sure They Did
#89
R/Mademesmile
#90
Even The Comments Are Calling Out Op's Bs
Tyranamar Seuss 1 day ago
Ah yes. These are the beautiful types of photos I always like to take when I'm away on long trips.
#91
Oh Please
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Data1001 1 day ago
This article is dumb. Granted, there are a few obvious fakes in here, but the rest are like, "THis iS uNuSUaL sO iT mUsT bE FakE !1!"
Lukas (he/him, it/its) 1 day ago
r/untrustworthypoptarts can be really annoying. The whole premise isn't "Is it fake" but "how easy would it be to fake" or something like that.
Load More Replies... Mimi M 1 day ago (edited)
I am willing to provisionally believe about 75% of these. Not necessarily that they did happen, but at least that they could have happened.
blaialvarado 15 hours ago
I am making a real GOOD MONEY (300$ to 400$ / hr )online from my laptop. Last month I GOT check of nearly 18,000$, this online work is simple and straightforward, don’t have to go OFFICE, Its home online job. At that point this work opportunity is for you.if you interested.simply give it a shot on the accompanying site….Simply go to the BELOW SITE and start your work… 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗝𝗼𝗯𝟭.𝗰𝗼𝗺
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Mike Barrette 1 day ago
This article reminds me of telling anything to my ex, who would scream "it's fake!" whenever she came across anything mildly unusual or coincidental. It was exhausting.
Data1001 1 day ago
This article is dumb. Granted, there are a few obvious fakes in here, but the rest are like, "THis iS uNuSUaL sO iT mUsT bE FakE !1!"
Lukas (he/him, it/its) 1 day ago
r/untrustworthypoptarts can be really annoying. The whole premise isn't "Is it fake" but "how easy would it be to fake" or something like that.
Load More Replies... Mimi M 1 day ago (edited)
I am willing to provisionally believe about 75% of these. Not necessarily that they did happen, but at least that they could have happened.
blaialvarado 15 hours ago
I am making a real GOOD MONEY (300$ to 400$ / hr )online from my laptop. Last month I GOT check of nearly 18,000$, this online work is simple and straightforward, don’t have to go OFFICE, Its home online job. At that point this work opportunity is for you.if you interested.simply give it a shot on the accompanying site….Simply go to the BELOW SITE and start your work… 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗝𝗼𝗯𝟭.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Load More Replies... Mike Barrette 1 day ago
This article reminds me of telling anything to my ex, who would scream "it's fake!" whenever she came across anything mildly unusual or coincidental. It was exhausting.
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