# The biggest lies. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 23, 2005, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851 "2005-07-23T22:00:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![js\_africanus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@js\_africanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/js_africanus)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/81 "2005-07-27T19:31:07Z")
Anything in the popular media that begins with “Economics 101” or something of that ilk, will usually be followed with DIY economics, or something equally bizarre. ---
**Author:** ![ianzin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ed655f/32.png) [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/82 "2005-07-27T19:55:00Z")
I’d love to come but… ah, sorry, I just can’t make it. Some other time. The Company realises you, our people, are our greatest asset, and we really care about all of you. There are no hidden costs or extras. This is a must-see… / must-have… / must-read… …in a smart, pleasant hotel just a short walk from all the main attractions… …bargain price on a spacious property in pleasant part of town… I can’t do anything once I’ve started making out the ticket. Sorry, I never got the message… must have been some glitch with my answering machine. I’ve been working absolutely non-stop on this. Stunning new single. It’s a sign from god. ---
**Author:** ![Balle\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/13edae/32.png) [@Balle\_M](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balle_M)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/83 "2005-07-27T20:19:07Z")
“You mean the girl with the perky breasts and the ass you could bounce a quarter off of? No, Dear. She didn’t appeal to me at all.” ADD 6 INCHES TO YOUR MANHOOD!!! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![mamboman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecb155/32.png) [@mamboman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mamboman)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/84 "2005-07-27T20:24:05Z")
Any statement which begins with “Now, I’m not a racist…” mm ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/85 "2005-07-27T20:27:53Z")
I’ll try to work on that I’m sorry I hurt your feelings I’ll try to cut back That sounds like fun > [@js\_africanus](#): > > Anything in the popular media that begins with “Economics 101” or something of that ilk, will usually be followed with DIY economics, or something equally bizarre. Don’t laugh. Have the people on this board are convinced that DIY Econ is the way to go. ---
**Author:** ![wheelie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b4bc9f/32.png) [@wheelie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wheelie)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/86 "2005-07-27T21:27:31Z")
_Dear Penthouse Forum…_ ---
**Author:** ![Emerald\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Emerald\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emerald_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/87 "2005-07-27T21:43:51Z")
> [@Mangetout](#): > > “This is absolutely 100% legal and not a scam” “This isn’t a get rich quick scheme, but I did!” :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![purple\_haze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/db5fbb/32.png) [@purple\_haze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purple_haze)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/88 "2005-07-27T23:04:21Z")
Mechanic; “Your car will be ready tomorrow morning” From a waitress; “I’ll be right back” Home Depot; “Your carpeting will be in next week” (3 weeks ago) 😕 ---
**Author:** ![pinkfreud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pinkfreud/32/17603_2.png) [@pinkfreud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinkfreud)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/89 "2005-07-27T23:10:17Z")
From a parent: “This is absolutely the last time I’m going to remind you about this.” ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2005, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/90 "2005-07-27T23:27:08Z")
I left my ID in the car, I’ll go get it and be right back. I’m on the pill. ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_meister](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf_meister/32/15202_2.png) [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/91 "2005-07-28T02:19:14Z")
“Although the past year was _difficult_ and _challenging_ for our corporation, we have every indication that the current year will be the most profitable one in our history.” ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2005, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/92 "2005-07-28T03:17:25Z")
> [@Revtim](#): > > Sorry, against board rules to link to sites with dirty pics. **Nic2004** , I can email the link to you, if you enable your address in your profile or list it here. If you list it here, you should type it like **Nic2004 at domain dot com** , so address-harvesting bots don’t grab it and you get spammed back to the stone age. ---
**Author:** ![js\_africanus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@js\_africanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/js_africanus)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2005, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/93 "2005-07-28T13:16:24Z")
> [@msmith537](#): > > Don’t laugh. I’m definitely not laughing. ---
**Author:** ![Madd\_Maxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Madd\_Maxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Madd_Maxx)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2005, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/94 "2005-07-28T14:55:02Z")
We’re not laughing _at_ you, we are laughing _with_ you. ---
**Author:** ![js\_africanus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@js\_africanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/js_africanus)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2005, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/95 "2005-07-28T15:09:20Z")
> [@Madd Maxx](#): > > We’re not laughing _at_ you, we are laughing _with_ you. It’s just frustrating, is all. ---
**Author:** ![Telperien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Telperien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperien)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2005, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/96 "2005-07-29T03:59:06Z")
No, I didn’t meet him on the internet. (really peeved that this should even enter into life) ---
**Author:** ![mamboman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecb155/32.png) [@mamboman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mamboman)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2005, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/97 "2005-07-29T08:04:40Z")
Mission Accomplished ---
**Author:** ![Hung\_Mung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@Hung\_Mung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hung_Mung)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2005, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/98 "2005-07-29T08:39:16Z")
Honestly. I fell down the stairs. ---
**Author:** ![Fromage\_A\_Trois](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a88e57/32.png) [@Fromage\_A\_Trois](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fromage_A_Trois)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2005, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/99 "2005-07-29T10:46:23Z")
You’re right, sweetheart. It’s completely automatic, you don’t need to do a thing. Tomorrow there will be clear skies… I’m sorry. Forward this to all your friends, and you will shortly \. Of course your bum doesn’t look big. ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2005, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851/100 "2005-07-29T14:04:17Z")
I’ll call you. That’s very insightful…I never thought of it that way. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-lies/313851.md?page=4)