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30 Times Someone Thought They Were Believable But Won The "Didn't Happen Of The Year Awards" Instead

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30 Times Someone Thought They Were Believable But Won The "Didn't Happen Of The Year Awards" Instead

Some internet stories are so over-the-top that they practically invite a fact-check. This roundup collects 30 posts that landed in the Twitter Didn’t Happen of the Year Awards (DHOTYA), a feed built around calling out claims that sound a little too polished to be true.

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The setup is simple: someone posts a wild story, and the internet responds with skepticism, jokes, and plenty of side-eye. The result is a mix of cringe, comedy, and pure disbelief, with each screenshot pushing the story a little further into absurd territory.

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Some of these posts are so dramatic they almost feel scripted. Read on.

1. Did you get a medal, too?

1. Did you get a medal, too?_DHOTYA
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2. How convenient it is to have just the right "essential oil blend" for this particular situation...

2. How convenient it is to have just the right "essential oil blend" for this particular situation..._DHOTYA
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3. They clapped, too

3. They clapped, too_DHOTYA

4. A 10-year-old being more aware than most adults out there

4. A 10-year-old being more aware than most adults out there_DHOTYA

5. Apparently, sperm residue exists according to this guy

You learn something new every day.

5. Apparently, sperm residue exists according to this guy_DHOTYA

That one escalated fast.

6. This could have actually happened...in a fever dream, that is

6. This could have actually happened...in a fever dream, that is_DHOTYA

7. Woke Cup

7. Woke Cup_DHOTYA

8. Did he really have to emphasize his age?

8. Did he really have to emphasize his age?_DHOTYA

9. How about stopping going on vacations just to complain about Netflix?

9. How about stopping going on vacations just to complain about Netflix?_DHOTYA

People really commit to the bit here.

10. So, so deep

10. So, so deep_DHOTYA

11. Such a beautiful moment that unfortunately did not happen...

11. Such a beautiful moment that unfortunately did not happen..._DHOTYA

12. Oh, silly little kid

12. Oh, silly little kid_DHOTYA

13. He's only one, and he's already a hard worker

13. He's only one, and he's already a hard worker_DHOTYA

14. An icon

14. An icon_DHOTYA

It only gets more ridiculous from here.

This also feels like the bizarre events that make people swear science fiction is real.

15. And what for?

15. And what for?_DHOTYA

16. Imagine being at that level

16. Imagine being at that level_DHOTYA

17. Pansexuals exist

17. Pansexuals exist_DHOTYA

18. Apparently, some people believe that doctors are just in it for the money, too

18. Apparently, some people believe that doctors are just in it for the money, too_DHOTYA

19. Wattpad in real life

19. Wattpad in real life_DHOTYA

At this point, the screenshots are doing all the talking.

20. Just say you did it and move on

20. Just say you did it and move on_DHOTYA

21. Keep twisting the tables around, but karma will always be out there to get you

21. Keep twisting the tables around, but karma will always be out there to get you_DHOTYA

22. See?

Screenshot of a sarcastic comment thread, karma warning, smartass child remark_DHOTYA

23. This is so cringey

23. This is so cringey_DHOTYA

24. Smartass three-year-old will take over the world

24. Smartass three-year-old will take over the world_DHOTYA

Some of these are almost impressive in how fake they sound.

25. "Yes, but it's still a true story for many"

25. "Yes, but it's still a true story for many"_DHOTYA

26. So many questions...how does one get medically exempted from a literal pandemic?

26. So many questions...how does one get medically exempted from a literal pandemic?_DHOTYA

27. Congratulations?

27. Congratulations?_DHOTYA

28. Well, does it?

28. Well, does it?_DHOTYA

29. An entry for "He's Only 8"

29. An entry for "He's Only 8"_DHOTYA

30. Okay, first off, homosexuality is not a disease; second, there is no way in hell that a 2-year-old knows the term "survival of the fittest"

30. Okay, first off, homosexuality is not a disease; second, there is no way in hell that a 2-year-old knows the term "survival of the fittest"_DHOTYA

These posts are exactly why the DHOTYA feed keeps people coming back.

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