Here Are 40 "Totally True Stories" That Sound Unbelievable But Actually Happened For Real

These stories have the ability to make you laugh or cringe.

Maryjane

Published in Funny
29 Jul 2023

Here Are 40 "Totally True Stories" That Sound Unbelievable But Actually Happened For Real

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You may say almost anything online, or haven't you realized that? Unfortunately, some people actually do.

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As noted by Mark Manson, author and personal development expert, "People often exaggerate their experiences online to gain validation and attention." This behavior can lead to a culture where "likes" and compliments become a currency for self-esteem.

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Fortunately for us, they are often poor liars, and the outcomes can be both amusing and cringe-inducing when we see through their blatantly ridiculous tales. That is just the kind of embarrassing content that Mark Manson discusses in his work.

It's wise to develop your common sense, especially if you spend a lot of time online. These cute little lies are usually as innocent as they come.

You can use your common sense to spot risky hoaxes, false news campaigns, and other deceptions that are ubiquitous in the Wild West of the Internet. As Dr. Chris Kresser points out, "Critical thinking is essential in navigating the vast amount of information available online."

But this post is a wonderful opportunity to practice using your common sense and "BS radar" to see if you can spot false information online. Then you can decide if lying increases or decreases when individuals are online.

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1. You can have both

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2. Entirely different people

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3. Catching a new neighbor

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4. Laughing at your own joke

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5. Is precious okay?

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6. It's gone nuts

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7. What an introduction

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On the one hand, people may feel that they can get away with more when they are anonymous and remote. On the other hand, the possibility that hundreds or even millions of people will read your message increases the likelihood that you will be held accountable.

It turns out that the experts are right when they say that it depends.

8. Life getting so weird

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9. Extreme dad jokes

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10. She's hooked up with the cop

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11. It's going to be okay

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12. One heck of a mom

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Our willingness to lie substantially depends on our environment and our relationship with the individuals we're talking to, much like in real-world relationships. Why, then, do we occasionally feel that lying on the internet is simpler?

Well, there's fake news, for one, which can occasionally overwhelm us and make us doubt the accuracy of the information we see online. However, what about when we read something from a person rather than a news source?