The Internet Shares Massive Lies That They Spun Just to Get Whatever They Wanted

Some people will say almost anything if it gets them what they want, and the internet never forgets the wildest examples.

From forged notes to stretched truths and outright lies, these stories show people bending the rules to dodge trouble, buy time, or get a little extra help. Sometimes the lie blows up in their face, but other times it works just long enough to get the result they wanted.

Here are a few of the most memorable times a lie actually paid off, at least for a while.

Getting Away with a Forged School Note.

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Lying to Build a New Life.

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Lying to Get More Time on Homework.

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Lying in Law School.

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It also hits close to home for the AITA post, should I tell my brother about our parents’ hidden secret.

Lying to Get a Job.

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Justifying a Lie.

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The Lying Door Guy.

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Lying for Living Arrangements.

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Lying to Avoid a Dinosaur.

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Lying to Avoid a Paper.

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Wait, check out how OP handled a friendship after confronting their friend’s habitual lies.