People Share The Lies They’ve Told And Apparently Got Away With

The internet is especially rich in lies and posts about them. We have compiled a list of some untruths that people told for their personal benefit.

Some lies are harmless, some are messy, and some are so oddly specific that they somehow work. This collection rounds up a bunch of people who told untruths for their own benefit, then got away with it long enough to make the stories even better.

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From quick thinking in awkward moments to bigger lies that somehow held together, these examples show how creative people can get when they want an easy win. The details are funny, a little unbelievable, and sometimes just plain clever.

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By the end, you may be wondering which lie was the boldest of them all.

1. It’s a common mistake.

1. It’s a common mistake.Twitter
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2. Never before has a non-existing paper made such an impression…

2. Never before has a non-existing paper made such an impression…Twitter
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3. Best academic stare ever.

3. Best academic stare ever.Twitter

That excuse probably sounded better out loud.

4. Hey! That explains how my brother always had the newest Star Wars toys.

4. Hey! That explains how my brother always had the newest Star Wars toys.Twitter

5. The names are probably more interesting than the Latin ones.

5. The names are probably more interesting than the Latin ones.Twitter

6. Is he an innovative religious singer?

6. Is he an innovative religious singer?Twitter

Sometimes a lie only needs a second to work.

7. Quick thinking.

7. Quick thinking.Twitter

8. What movie was that?

8. What movie was that?Twitter

9. Global Financial Crisis rubs hands together.

9. Global Financial Crisis rubs hands together.Twitter

10. Lifesaver.

10. Lifesaver.Twitter

That one took some confidence.

This is similar to the AITA where someone excluded their brother from Christmas dinner after a toy donation lie.

11. Master counterfeiter.

11. Master counterfeiter.Twitter

12. Keys to the school.

12. Keys to the school.Twitter

13. Best idea.

13. Best idea.Twitter

14. In sickness and in health until living off-campus do us part.

14. In sickness and in health until living off-campus do us part.Twitter

And somehow, they kept the story straight.

15. That happens to me a lot. And I am not pretending.

15. That happens to me a lot. And I am not pretending.Twitter

What are the most interesting lies you’ve ever told?

Want the same “I helped, then got burned” vibe? See the AITA about lending money to a friend for rent, only for them to spend it elsewhere.

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