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Fans of horror stories and video games are bound to know American writer, H. P. Lovecraft, as his name is pretty much on everything these days: Lovecraftian-this, Lovecraftian-that. A central theme in his works is that learning the truth about the world can drive you mad. But it’s not just knowledge about eldritch beings and uncaring cosmic gods that can shock you! Some jaw-dropping truths are closer to home, much more mundane, and far, far funnier.
That’s where the ‘Technically the Truth’ subreddit comes in. A community of nearly 1.26 million, they dedicate their time to sharing some hilarious examples of things that are technically true but completely unexpected. Check out some of their best posts below, upvote the ones that made you laugh, and be sure to check out their subreddit if you like their content!
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#1
He’s Got A Good Point
#2
I Am Iron Man
We’ve got a theory that the reason why ‘Technically the Truth’ is so successful is because of the type of humor they use in their posts. Specifically, dad jokes! And who doesn’t love a good dad joke?
Scientifically speaking, dad jokes are bound to have lots of fans because they rarely (if ever) offend anyone by their very nature, comedian Paul Seven told the National Post.
They’re also ‘clean’ and require almost no extra context to get, as The New York Times points out. And the more accessible the jokes, the more fans you’re bound to get. However, comedian Seven also points out that stating the truth can and will offend some folks.
#4
This Is Correct
#5
Thats The Best Last Name
#6
Coming Out
So ‘Technically the Truth’ is somewhere between (technically) the truth and dad jokes, having a ton of fun in the comfortable digital nook it’s carved out for itself.
Rule-wise, the subreddit puts a lot of emphasis on quality. So reposts are out (unless they’re older than 3 months) and you can actually get a temporary ban if you share certain controversial posts again.
The community also incentivizes its members (or ‘truthers’ as they’re known on the sub) to actually make good content and avoid ‘low effort’ and ‘lazy’ statements and titles. And it looks like it’s working because the quality’s great (and the member count proves it).
#7
Outstanding Move
#9
Hide Your Christians!
#10
Interesting Title
#11
Amazing Comment
#12
That's An Argument He Can Win
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Hmmm.... keep open the clinic where I get my pap smear, or the place that tells me I'm going to hell? .... Yeah, no contest.
#13
Do You Agree? Was He The Main Character All Along?
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
I always hoped Neville would really be the chosen one cause Harry was often insufferable.
#14
He Expertly Defied Logic
#15
A Penis Is Like Life...
#16
Fair Enough
#17
Correct
#18
This
#19
Thought This Might Belong Here. I Would Totally Eat 6 Donuts And Be No Worse Off Than Drinking 1 Coke
#20
Technically The Much-More-Impressive-Sounding Truth
#21
Not His President
Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago (edited)
Wasn't mine either, as I live in the UK, but he sure made life unpleasant/intolerable for many people in America and indirectly in the rest of the world.
#22
I Am Glad They Cleared This Up
Karin Jansen 4 years ago
Hehe, reminds me of the documentary 'the last dance' where he's discribed as 'a former Chicago resident' XD https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.boston.com/sports/media/2020/05/01/obama-former-chicago-resident-last-dance/amp
#23
Well Yes Buy Actullay Yes
#24
Just Because It’s True, Doesn’t Mean I Like It
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
That's not even a question! Ariel chose land and legs, she didn't even want the sea anymore.
#25
The Truth Behind The Pyramids
Steve Barnett 4 years ago
Exactly. Doesn't mean that somehow these civilisations communicated with each other, it proves that humans have been able to figure out the optimum way(s) to construct.
#26
Why Is This Correct?
Olivier Caissy 4 years ago
The son is 1 day old and the daughter is 2 days old, twice the son’s age thus the joke.
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NinjaWolfy94 4 years ago
It was a dad joke about the son being 1 day old and the daughter being 2 days old...
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Kicked Out Even After A Perfect Answer
#28
I Mean, It Is
#29
Ask And You Shall Receive
#30
Can Confirm
#32
I Don't Need No Dummy
Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
My empathies lie with the poor crash-test dummies... especially when a whole family of them in a minivan is deliberately crashed into a wall.
#33
Can’t Trust Anyone
#34
Tasty Humans...
Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
Ah, the beauty of symbiotic natural relationships... Bless Mother Nature.
#35
Cmon Google Assistant
#36
We're Just Too Busy!!!
#37
Probably Yes
#38
It’s True
#39
Apparently The New Lifesaver Brand Watch.
#41
They're Dead
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
The reality is however planes regularly fly with dead people, and indeed it's not an emergency. Some companies have a dedicated broom cupboard/locker, most move them+family to first class, some to staff quarters, all struggle. There's interesting articles occasionally. I think the statistic is that at EVERY single (non-corona) moment there's over 100K people in the sky; even if healthy enough to travel, some of them die every day.
#42
The Traveler Aka The Pizza Man
#43
Former Record Holder
#44
An Interesting New Scientific Discovery
actaully...nevermind 4 years ago
If your parents didn't have any children, chances are, you were delivered by a stork
#45
Can’t Argue With That
#46
Chickens Can’t Afford Umbrellas
#47
You Can't Deny It....
#48
In A Way?
Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
I do not think it is a terrible thing to encourage a friend to be healthy... but a friend's role is to be supportive, not badgering.
#49
I Just Threw Up In The Toilet
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