30 Chuckle-Worthy White Lies Parents Told Their Kids

A recent AskReddit thread had users revealing the funniest white lies they were told by their parents as kids. Many shared similar tales spun by their parents, from watermelon seeds growing inside to silent ice cream trucks meaning they’re sold out. The rich blend of nostalgia and humor in the thread was undeniable.

“What things were you told growing up that were just plain lies?”


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