And sometimes, we find ourselves telling REALLLLLY DUMB lies, for no apparent reason! So comedian Eliza Skinner posed a question to her followers on Twitter:
And the answers have been 1) hilarious and 2) a little *too* relatable. Like, why do we put ourselves in these dumbass situations?
Sometimes you just need a cool story to tell at parties.
Other times, it's a strategic parenting move.
And sometimes, you'll say just about anything to save a little $$$.
People have also started sharing the dumbass lies they told as a kid.
Cuz, let's be honest, pretty much every kid is a lying sociopath:
We thought we were SO slick back then.
But in the end, you always ended up getting caught.
As for the dumbest lie *I've* ever told? Well, I once told the lady cutting my hair that I was studying marine biology in school. Unfortunately for me, she had a LOT of questions about dolphins. Oops.
Okay, your turn: What's the dumbest lie you've ever told? Let us know in the comments!