A tweet reads: "The revisionism of the 2000’s is amazing. In the youngs’ defense, it’s to their credit they’re willing to take risks for causes... unlike Gen X and Millennials who phoned it in and went along during the disaster of the Iraq War…
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In the era of the internet, bold claims as well as those especially tall tales can end up spreading faster than they ever have before. However, sometimes, the truth itself has an uncanny knack for catching up. From the outrageous exaggerations to the flat-out lies, for some reason or another, people seem to think that they can up and get away with saying pretty much anything online.

This is why it’s always immensely satisfying to have the other folks around that have no problem calling out the internet’s liars whatsoever.

1. Ah, so a 79-year-old kid then.

A YouTube comment thread: One user asks for free Robux, claiming their dad died in WW2, but WW2 ended in 1945. Another user points this out, and the original poster responds, "yeah.
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2. Didn’t even try to get the number right

A social media post falsely claims California refused Oregon fire trucks over emission concerns. The Oregon State Fire Marshal replies, clarifying they sent 75 engines, which arrived and are assisting in California.
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3. Can’t lie convincingly

A young man in a light blue shirt and jeans poses next to a red Ferrari parked near tall buildings and palm trees. Added context notes the car is from a rental company, shown by a sticker in the window.
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4. When the school project teammate doesn’t contribute, and then tries to pull this stunt

A large house fire engulfs the second floor and roof of a two-story home. Two firefighters in gear spray water on the flames as thick smoke rises. The sky is cloudy and trees have autumn leaves.
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5. Nothing beats when they forget to switch from the ole alt account

A Reddit thread shows users debating First Amendment rights. One comment suggests confusion between legality and rights. Another user points out a possible mistake of replying to oneself with an alternate account.
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6. Yeah, case closed

A YouTube comment describes getting arrested as a child for stealing a pin, feeling isolated by siblings, and hating them, followed by a reply asserting that you don’t get arrested for stealing a pin.
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7. They shouldn’t have tried to go for Red Bull is all I’m saying

A person wearing a black and yellow wingsuit is flying in the sky, arms and legs outstretched. The screenshot shows social media comments reacting to the image.
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8. Some sales reps have zero shame

A chat between a customer and Rudsak’s virtual assistant. The assistant claims all products are made in Canada. The customer points out their shoes say "Made in China." The assistant admits some items are also made in China.
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9. Hook, line, and sinker

A row of tanks is lined up inside a large industrial facility with a Ukrainian flag on one tank, highlighting a claim that the tanks are actually produced in Ukraine, not Russia.
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10. Yeah, “amazing” is one way to describe it

A tweet by Rich replying to AbhiDhabi5. Rich says, "The revisionism of the 2000’s is amazing." AbhiDhabi5 says younger generations take more risks for causes, unlike Gen X and Millennials during the Iraq War.
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11. Sometimes, one just has to pop off with a rant

A tweet by Michal Nowakowski responds to a post about industry challenges, criticizing unfounded rumors about CDPR’s talent loss and advocating for a focus on productivity and innovation in game development.
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12. Yeah, not worth the “unintentional flex” to begin with

A Minecraft character wearing full netherite armor stands in a crimson forest biome, surrounded by red vegetation and blocks. The character holds a weapon and looks directly at the camera.
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13. Love when an owner delivers someone their rightful comeuppance

A negative customer review claiming they were charged over $300 for a faulty phone screen, followed by a detailed response from the shop owner denying the claims and inviting the reviewer for resolution.
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14. Shane wasn’t having any of their nonsense

A tweet from Sidelines – Notre Dame shows comedian Shane Gillis smiling in a Notre Dame jacket, with a quote: "Yeah well, at least my head coach doesn’t Sharpie his beard..." Shane Gillis replies below, "I didn’t say this.
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15. They really let them have it this time

A Facebook comment thread shows users discussing car buying options. One user explains that with a 72-month loan, they ended up paying $16,000 for a car with a $13,000 value, emphasizing the need to find a better dealership.
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Meet the Writer

Matt has spent over the last 8 years as both a writer and editor, working in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally maniacal, pigeons. They always have a lot to say. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a new book and/or some friends, or just as easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.

These days Matt’s caught up in trying to provide folks as many vivid glimpses into the days long since passed as he can, through fun and engaging collections of hand-picked vintage photos.