Beneath our skulls hide many mysteries that could get us into trouble. Isn’t it nice that these impenetrable skulls allow us to tell lies and get away with it? If we couldn’t tell lies, just think of the power others could hold over us.
Most scientists agree that lying is a necessary survival tool for human beans. In fact, research conducted by MIT University discovered that nine out of ten people have lied at least once in their lives.
Some people regret having told lies, but shockingly, three out of four liars derive secret pleasure from being able to deceive others. That according to a University of California, Los Angeles study.
And most philosophers have advocated in favor of bending or breaking the truth. Socrates spoke of the pleasure gods derive from observing good liars in action. And even Immanuel Kant, that paragon of truth-telling, once remarked that it’s more fun for him to lie and earn one gold piece, than tell the truth and earn ten. Yes, lying has been a hallowed, sacred practice of humankind since our evolutionary ancestors gained the power of speech.
The canards we tell, and the mendacity we engage in, keeps our imagination stirred up. It seems a lie told long enough can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, when it inspires invention. Consider the religious lies told for centuries about the existence of flying angels. The Wright Brothers were deeply religious and were trying to become angels themselves, when they invented the airplane.
Lies inspired the Wright Brothers.
Nearly everyone agrees that lying is wholesome. Think about our political leaders. They lie all the time. And look where lying got Donald Trump. He’s a billionaire, and now he’s just one opponent away from becoming our next president. May the best liar win.
You may feel sceptical about all this foofaraw I’m making in favor of lying. But I’ve researched this thoroughly and know what I’m talking about.
Believe me, I would never lie to you.
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Chasing Unicorns 
I Am an adept liar myself, although reformed. As a kid, though, I had large innocent blue eyes and could tell the most amazing whoppers and be believed 95% of the time. My cousin, who wasn’t nearly as cute, was caught 95% of the time, as were my siblings.
Now, I don’t lie. I tell the truth in a tone that practically shouts “if you believe this one …” Yet it is true. Then, when challenged (as I often am, not being cute any more) I say “that is exactly what I told you” and folks sputter “but I thought you were kidding …”
I’m sure I will be joining the Wright Bros before too long.
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So it appears that the easiest way to get away with a lie it to be young and cute. Maybe I’ll get a face lift after all.
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That’ll work!
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You must be that elusive 1 person our of 10 that has never lied. Congrats, Tippy. You are in a category by yourself. 🙂
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Thanks Joan. It’s my goal to hear no evil, see no evil, nor speak no evil.
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I got stuck at foofaraw..
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Never step in foofaraw, and especially never get stuck in it.
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What the hell is it? lol
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It’s very similar to folderol. Or poppycock.
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Is this English you speak?!
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The Queen’s, ma’am.
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Well I bow to you then..
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