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People Share 30 Of The Dumbest Lies They Used To Believe When They Were Young And They're Too Relatable

You probably believed some of these lies, so at least take comfort in knowing you weren't the only one.

People Share 30 Of The Dumbest Lies They Used To Believe When They Were Young And They're Too Relatable

Some childhood beliefs are harmless, some are ridiculous, and some stick around long enough to become family legends. This roundup is all about the lies people believed when they were young, from tiny white lies meant to keep kids safe to the kind of nonsense that somehow sounded completely believable at the time.

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Redditor AfterIsIsIsIsIsWas asked, "What were the dumbest lies you believed when you were a kid?" and the responses quickly turned into a parade of painfully relatable memories. People shared the things they once accepted as fact, only to later realize adults had been pulling their strings the whole time.

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The results are funny, a little embarrassing, and very familiar. From watermelon seeds in your stomach to the tooth fairy and beyond, these are the childhood lies people still remember.

1. That's the same tiny man in every vending machine who kicks the sodas down for you.

1. That's the same tiny man in every vending machine who kicks the sodas down for you.Reddit/MsM3owza
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2. You need the invisibility cloak.

2. You need the invisibility cloak.Reddit/exeL4n| unsplash
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3. The "Hazard button."

3. The "Hazard button."Reddit/-sstudderz| wikimedia

4. Christmas shopping adventure gone wrong.

4. Christmas shopping adventure gone wrong.Reddit/eris0xaa

5. The people behind you will probably say, "Thank you."

5. The people behind you will probably say, "Thank you."Reddit/Nrd4Life| pexels

Some of these childhood lies were so specific, they practically deserve their own award.

6. Yes, but telling the truth leads to less trouble than lying.

6. Yes, but telling the truth leads to less trouble than lying.Reddit/throwawaypatien| pexels

7. Maybe your dad believed that too?

7. Maybe your dad believed that too?Reddit/rev667| pexels

8. The lost stuffed animal being found tanned.

8. The lost stuffed animal being found tanned.Redditor/thallomys| pixabay

9. To think every kid in the world was told this one.

9. To think every kid in the world was told this one.Reddit/Kitchen-Commission47| pexels

10. It's always fun until you find out the truth.

10. It's always fun until you find out the truth.Reddit/flanman1991

That one probably sounded normal until adulthood made it impossible to defend.

11. This one is probably how beatboxing was discovered.

11. This one is probably how beatboxing was discovered.Reddit/Hysterical_Realist| unsplash

12. The line at every ATM won't end then if that's the case.

12. The line at every ATM won't end then if that's the case.Reddit/Phyromanic| unsplash

13. Glad she only told him about the button fairy, not the tooth fairy.

13. Glad she only told him about the button fairy, not the tooth fairy.Reddit/denrad

14. Was there ever anything you didn't fall for?

14. Was there ever anything you didn't fall for?Reddit/OhbabyDontStopBuryMe

15. Tip on how to make your kid eat more fiber.

15. Tip on how to make your kid eat more fiber.Reddit/cowtownman75| pexels

16. The car was probably haunted, but Dad was awesome.

16. The car was probably haunted, but Dad was awesome.Reddit/childofthefall

17. Google it and understand that some selfless soul sacrificed himself so you'd know the answer.

17. Google it and understand that some selfless soul sacrificed himself so you'd know the answer.Reddit/Sardonnicus| pexels

Kids really will believe anything if it comes from the right grown-up.

And if you think you had it bad, these vintage photos show grandparents built different.

18. Barbie is exposed.

18. Barbie is exposed.Reddit/YaBoyfriendKeefa

19. It's mean but hilarious!

19. It's mean but hilarious!Reddit/Coza1990| unsplash

20. A genius way to keep kids from messing up the radio.

20. A genius way to keep kids from messing up the radio.Reddit/loipoikoi| pexels

21. "The lead is what gives them their flavor."

21. "The lead is what gives them their flavor."Reddit/captainserious_19

22. This is the most common lie.

22. This is the most common lie.Reddit/Entropy_5

23. "That's actually a clever way to get children to read!"

23. "That's actually a clever way to get children to read!"Reddit/seeyouinthesun| pexels

By this point, the comments are basically a museum of childhood nonsense.

24. "Guess you could say those squirrels were assaulted."

24. "Guess you could say those squirrels were assaulted."Reddit/man0fs0und

25. A good idea to put on a different address.

25. A good idea to put on a different address.Reddit/GingerBeard73

26. This is kind of a sweet story, though.

26. This is kind of a sweet story, though.Reddit/kidsinthestreet

27. "May the odds be ever in your favor."

27. "May the odds be ever in your favor."Reddit/DocBak1

28. It was definitely awful.

28. It was definitely awful.Reddit/prhamm

29. It just makes you diabetic, but I'm not sure which one would be better.

29. It just makes you diabetic, but I'm not sure which one would be better.Reddit/Quit_Naive,unsplash

30. That's absolutely creepy.

30. That's absolutely creepy.Reddit/O-N-U-R

Looking back, it's funny how children can be so gullible regarding whatever adults say. However, as much as some of these are hilarious, it's better to explain things in a simple and honest manner that children can understand in their own way, as lies can also lead to danger.

Have you ever had those moments when you believed something and later realized it was a lie? Share your experience in the comment section!

Some of these lies are still hard to believe even now.

Still convinced your childhood logic made sense, see the visual anomalies that make everyday life look impossible.

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