# Two Thruths and a Lie **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 28, 2004, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475 "2004-04-28T13:34:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/61 "2004-04-28T20:17:38Z")
> [@gobear](#): > > Hmm, I used to use this as a writing exercise for my advanced ESL classes. > > 1. I’ve seen Woody Harrellson naked. > > 2. I have voted Republican in every election. > > 3. I tripped on acid at the Great Wall of China. I say #2 is a lie. ---
**Author:** ![Shade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Shade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shade)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/62 "2004-04-28T20:25:18Z")
> [@Jennyrosity](#): > > **Shade** , I’m guessing statement number two is the lie, and you do in fact own smiley face boxers. Good guess, but hint: the statements were written consecutively, but not in that order 😃 As it happens I am slightly weirded out by smily face boxers… > [@](#): > > And **Paul** , statement two is a lie for you as well - but you wish it did. Yes, I wish (1) was false, and (2) was true. But unfortunately probably not ☹ 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/63 "2004-04-28T20:25:34Z")
> [@gobear](#): > > Hmm, I used to use this as a writing exercise for my advanced ESL classes. > > 1. I’ve seen Woody Harrellson naked. > > 2. I have voted Republican in every election. > > 3. I tripped on acid at the Great Wall of China. gobear’s Uncle Duke! Mine: 1. I have multiple tattoos and a brand. 2. I work in an office. 3. I have long, Metalica-style (from before they sold out and became MTV darlings) hair. ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/64 "2004-04-28T20:28:30Z")
I know we’re supposed to fess up in another thread, but I can’t wait. The lie is #2. I have **never** voted Republican. 1. Woody and I were roommates sophomore year in Crowe Hall at Hanover College 1980-81. 2. I had 2 tabs of Blue Unicorn in my wallet and nobody was the wiser. ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/65 "2004-04-28T20:32:32Z")
> [@nocturnal\_tick](#): > > **AngelicGemma** if number one is true, are you studying at Lincoln Uni? Because I swear that your location was Yorkshire, not Lincolnshire and if so, I’ll be studying there this September. My location changes depending on whether I’m staying at my parents (who are in Yorkshire), or at uni. Although I usually forget, so it’s been on Yorkshire for a while. But yes, I’m at Lincoln Uni. (Not studying law though, that was the cunning lie! I’m actually studying journalism.) It’s cool that your going there too! What are you studying? ---
**Author:** ![Padmaraga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f07891/32.png) [@Padmaraga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Padmaraga)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/66 "2004-04-28T20:39:39Z")
1. I own over $30,000 worth of jewelry, but I’d have to borrow money to buy a Starbuck’s latte. 2. My great-grandfather, who fought in the Civil War, married a 13-year old to settle a debt. 3. I’ve been to every state in the USA. ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/67 "2004-04-28T20:40:44Z")
> [@AngelicGemma](#): > > But yes, I’m at Lincoln Uni. (Not studying law though, that was the cunning lie! I’m actually studying journalism.) It’s cool that your going there too! What are you studying? Wicked cool! I’m gonna be studying Forensic Science. You know we’re gonna have to do lunch now. My treat obviously. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![LVgeogeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b19c9b/32.png) [@LVgeogeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVgeogeek)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/68 "2004-04-28T20:46:57Z")
> [@Derleth](#): > > > [@](#): > > > > Originally Posted by LVgeogeek > > > > 1. I have 3 cats. > > 2. I grew up in Nebraska > > 3. I love my job. > > Pretty obvious. 2 is a lie, ya Minnesotan. > > (Oh, and you’re weird for loving your job.) NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooo!!.. number 3 is the lie!!!.. 🙂 I really am from Nebraska, moved to Nevada in 1996 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Girl)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/69 "2004-04-28T20:49:30Z")
I once spit in a customer’s drink. I once referred to the Skipper as “Alan Whale” to his face. I married a fellow SDMB Charter Member. ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/70 "2004-04-28T20:49:53Z")
> [@nocturnal\_tick](#): > > Wicked cool! I’m gonna be studying Forensic Science. You know we’re gonna have to do lunch now. My treat obviously. 😃 We’ll definatly have to do lunch! But I’m not letting you pay. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![flamingbananas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f4b2a3/32.png) [@flamingbananas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flamingbananas)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/71 "2004-04-28T21:12:38Z")
1. I own 3 pairs of hightops, that I wear thruout the week. 2. I have drank an entire gallon of milk 3. I am obbsessed with weezer ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/72 "2004-04-28T21:17:12Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Hmmmmmmmm… **twicks** , I’m gonna guess “my favorite animal is the flamingo” because I can’t imagine you hugging and cuddling that plastic pink thing you have in your flower beds. 😛 Guess again. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![RainGrowsBrite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@RainGrowsBrite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RainGrowsBrite)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/73 "2004-04-28T21:17:27Z")
> [@Rico](#): > > **Rain** : > > [Click Here for the Tall Club in your area!](http://sdtall.home.att.net/) > > I tried to e-mail it to you, but you don’t list your e-mail. > > Have fun - it’s a blast! > > 🆒 Wow… I may have to attend an event to check it out! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![MamaHen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@MamaHen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MamaHen)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/74 "2004-04-28T21:26:23Z")
I’m guessing that everyone is telling tells under #2. Except for me. Maybe. ---
**Author:** ![MamaHen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@MamaHen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MamaHen)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/75 "2004-04-28T21:30:17Z")
> [@MamaHen](#): > > I’m guessing that everyone is telling tells under #2. Except for me. Maybe. Boy is she dumb huh? Ahem, tales. ---
**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/76 "2004-04-28T21:37:23Z")
1. I can ride a unicycle, but apparently I do it “wrong” 2. I was made an honorary citizen of Vienna, Austria 3. I once took a breakdancing class ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/77 "2004-04-28T22:53:30Z")
> [@misstee](#): > > 1. I can ride a unicycle > 2. I am 26 years old > 3. I enjoy fishing. I know you’re a youngin, but I think you’re older than 26; I pick #2. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/78 "2004-04-28T22:55:45Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > 2 is a lie. You went with someone else. > > 1. My father and both of my brothers have testified before Congress. > 2. I am a former 3rd grade teacher. > 3. I’ve never seen the swallows of Capistrano. Once again, #2… ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/79 "2004-04-28T23:34:31Z")
> [@MamaHen](#): > > I’m guessing that everyone is telling tells under #2. Except for me. Maybe. And how does your hypotheses apply to _me_, **MamaHen**? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![usar\_jag](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f0a364/32.png) [@usar\_jag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usar_jag)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475/80 "2004-04-28T23:45:20Z")
This is one of my favorite ice breaker games for meetings. I have “my standard” three statements, all taken from my college days: 1. I was president of student senate. 2. I was a cheerleader. 3. I was arrested for throwing cans of beer to the crowd from my fraternity’s homecoming float, instead of throwing candy confections. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-thruths-and-a-lie/242475.md?page=5)