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

For many people, the web is a vast space to promote themselves and their stories. Here, everyone seems to crave attention and will do anything or say things they believe will garner attention or publicity, regardless of the type. "In an age where social media reigns, the desire for validation can lead individuals to fabricate stories," says Dr. Dan Gilbert, happiness researcher. Sometimes, they succeed, but most of the time, they are not very subtle about it and do not care whether what they say is true or not because they think anyone will believe any story as long as it is posted on the Internet. That being said, lies on the web are abundant—and they can range from a harmless tweet from someone chasing clout to an entire article filled with fake news and fabricated facts. People lie on their platforms for many reasons and use different techniques, but what's worse is that even though we may be aware of their existence, we can't avoid these fake stories forever. But news flash: while they may be rampant, it's not actually that difficult to determine if something is made up or not. "Critical thinking is essential in navigating the sea of misinformation online," emphasizes Dr. Michele Gelfand, cultural psychologist. After all, there will always be people who call out others' nonsense, especially when the things they say seem exaggerated to the point of being embarrassingly hilarious. People like this are the reason why the Twitter Didn’t Happen of the Year Awards (DHOTYA) keeps thriving—it takes pride in exposing lies shared on the Internet.

Take a look at some of their best tweets below!

1. Did you get a medal, too?

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2. How convenient it is to have just the right "essential oil blend" for this particular situation...

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3. They clapped, too

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

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5. Apparently, sperm residue exists according to this guy

You learn something new every day.

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

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7. Woke Cup

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8. Did he really have to emphasize his age?

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

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10. So, so deep

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

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12. Oh, silly little kid

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

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14. An icon

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15. And what for?

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16. Imagine being at that level

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17. Pansexuals exist

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

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19. Wattpad in real life

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20. Just say you did it and move on

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

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22. See?

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23. This is so cringey

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

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

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

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27. Congratulations?

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28. Well, does it?

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

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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"

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Have you ever come across a post on the Internet that sounded so absurd you felt secondhand embarrassment for the person who posted it? Sometimes, we don't even know if these people are genuinely making up stories just to get attention or if they are being completely satirical, but one thing is for sure: they amuse us in various ways.

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