17 Times People Stretched The Truth Too Far

Sometimes, a lie can get us out of a sticky situation. Like if your mom asks if you took the trash out yet, you tell her yes to avoid the yelling, and then you go take the trash out when you can. Unfortunately, the people who made these posts aren’t telling little lies; they belligerently skew the truth for personal gain. These people are the laughingstock of the internet. Here are 20 of the biggest internet liars we could find this week.

1. Samuel L. Jackson calls out Twitter user for making up a story about him and Dr. MLK Jr.

A tweet by @zellieimani incorrectly claims actor Samuel L. Jackson is in an old photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. playing pool in 1966, when Jackson was a freshman at Morehouse College. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) replies below, noting he met Dr. King but is not in the photo.
u/Thisgonnahurt/via reddit

2. Mr. Beast Lies

A tweet from MrBeast with a video thumbnail showing him in front of an overgrown, abandoned city. The tweet reads: "I attempted to survive 7 days in an abandoned city... can't believe places like this exist." A context warning below states the city was not abandoned and details about misrepresented elements.
u/sqmbutbetter/via reddit

3. Take. Risks. In. Life.

Screenshot of a social media post with a photo of a modern house and a green sports car. The post claims that the user closed on a $2.3 million Miami home at 19 years old, advocating taking risks in life. A context note points out the house is actually for rent.
u/beerbellybegone/via reddit

4. “You Need To Spend More Money For The Same Movie”

Screenshot of a news article from the website gamesradar+. The article's headline reads, "Blair Witch Project producer says we've been watching the wrong version of the iconic horror film for years." It mentions that a correct version is coming this November.
u/journo_jimbo/via reddit

5. You Played Yourself

A Reddit post from r/confession describes an 18-year-old fast-food worker who threw away a customer's phone after they left a mess. Below, a comment with a rainbow arrow accuses the poster of stealing the story and shortening it. The post has reactions: 54 upvotes, 17 comments, and 12 shares.
u/waltercanfindtoes/via reddit

6. “News To Me!”

A tweet from @markbutcher72 sharing a National Cricket League USA (NCL) announcement congratulating Mark Alan Butcher as the new head coach. The poster includes a picture of Mark Alan Butcher and details of the signing ceremony at the University of Texas Dallas Cricket Stadium.
u/jojo_isnotunique/via reddit

7. Commenter Lies About Almost Collapsing With The Baltimore Bridge

A social media post shows a user recounting their experience of nearly being on a bridge that collapsed. The comment section includes skeptical reactions from other users questioning the story's validity and timestamp. The post has accumulated 2,961 comments.
u/caa3098/via reddit

8. Grandpa Needs New Shoes From Heaven

A screenshot of a Facebook Messenger conversation. One person asks, "How are you doing." The other replies, "Grandpa?" with a photo of an elderly man in front of a computer. Replies include "Dude this is actually getting funny" and "Can I have $150? I will give you back when I get paid." The final message is "Dude you're dead.
u/tota11y0rig1na1/via reddit

9. “This Is A Random PC Found On Reddit”

A tweet with an image of a gaming PC with text stating "LEAST LIKED REPLY GETS MY OLD GAMING PC ($3.7k)." The gaming PC features LED-lit components. Below the tweet is a reader-added context message explaining that the giveaway is fake to boost engagements.
u/givekarmalol/via reddit

10. “Goats Scream For All Kinds Of Reasons”

A person is shown handling a goat aggressively. Text on the image: "Think of these goats next time you see a cashmere jumper 💔" and "These goats are screaming for help...". Caption: "#LFW #LondonFashionWeek". There is also an added context note discussing goat welfare.
u/roachkinq/via reddit

11. Caught Red-Handed

A Reddit post on r/cats shows a cat through a window with the caption "Cute guests." The post has multiple upvotes and a comment thread where someone explains the cat was pregnant and brought its kitten, demonstrating a mother and her offspring reunion.
u/nobodyelsebutmingus/via reddit

12. This Customer Wants A Refund On A Product That Isn’t Available

A screenshot of a social media post with two comments. The first comment says, "I bought the product but it’s not working properly," and has 402 likes. The second comment by a creator responds, "hmm, this product isn't available yet," and has 826 likes.
u/mrcanadianshark/via reddit

13. A Parking Lot In “Japan”

An aerial view of a large, organized parking lot in Japan, displaying rows of variously colored cars. The image is a Reddit post with the title “A parking lot in Japan”. A comment below mentions the image was posted 5 years ago from Frankfurt, Germany.
u/understandinglife864/via reddit

14. This Guy Knows People

A Reddit post celebrating the 20th anniversary of the "Badger Song" shows a cartoon badger with arms raised. The post has 605 upvotes, 84 comments, and 212 shares. A user comments that the song still pays the creators' mortgage; another user expresses surprise.
u/alex09464367/via reddit

15. Fan Page Makes Up Content About An Artist, And The Artist Replies

Screenshot of a tweet from user @KeyshiaCole with a profile picture of a woman with red hair. The tweet reads, "I ain’t write this in no Malibu night club" with a laughing emoji. It is quoting another tweet about a song called "Love," stating it was written in a Malibu nightclub.
u/moonchildmeli/via reddit

16. Pharoah Didn’t Even Know He Was Dead

A tweet from user @JayPharoah with a verification badge, dated April 16, includes a black-and-white headshot photo of himself and a caption debunking a false post claiming he died in a car accident on April 15, 2014. The false post includes a broken heart emoji.
u/mindlessgonzo2/via reddit

17. Marvel Nonsense Is Getting Desperate

A screenshot of a tweet by Anson Mount, who is replying to a Marvel Updates tweet. The Marvel Updates tweet reveals that characters from the Inhumans series will return in 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' with a photo of six Inhumans characters standing together.
u/b-wolf95/via reddit