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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!

#1

He’s Got A Good Point

He’s Got A Good Point

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#2

I Am Iron Man

I Am Iron Man

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#3

Its Bigger I Swear!

Its Bigger I Swear!

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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

This Is Correct

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#5

Thats The Best Last Name

Thats The Best Last Name

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#6

Coming Out

Coming Out

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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

Outstanding Move

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#8

Smart Teacher

Smart Teacher

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#9

Hide Your Christians!

Hide Your Christians!

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#10

Interesting Title

Interesting Title

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#11

Amazing Comment

Amazing Comment

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#12

That's An Argument He Can Win

That's An Argument He Can Win

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#13

Do You Agree? Was He The Main Character All Along?

Do You Agree? Was He The Main Character All Along?

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#14

He Expertly Defied Logic

He Expertly Defied Logic

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#15

A Penis Is Like Life...

A Penis Is Like Life...

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#16

Fair Enough

Fair Enough

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#17

Correct

Correct

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#18

This

This

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#19

Thought This Might Belong Here. I Would Totally Eat 6 Donuts And Be No Worse Off Than Drinking 1 Coke

Thought This Might Belong Here. I Would Totally Eat 6 Donuts And Be No Worse Off Than Drinking 1 Coke

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#20

Technically The Much-More-Impressive-Sounding Truth

Technically The Much-More-Impressive-Sounding Truth

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#21

Not His President

Not His President

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#22

I Am Glad They Cleared This Up

I Am Glad They Cleared This Up

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#23

Well Yes Buy Actullay Yes

Well Yes Buy Actullay Yes

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#24

Just Because It’s True, Doesn’t Mean I Like It

Just Because It’s True, Doesn’t Mean I Like It

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#25

The Truth Behind The Pyramids

The Truth Behind The Pyramids

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#26

Why Is This Correct?

Why Is This Correct?

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#27

Kicked Out Even After A Perfect Answer

Kicked Out Even After A Perfect Answer

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#28

I Mean, It Is

I Mean, It Is

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#29

Ask And You Shall Receive

Ask And You Shall Receive

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#30

Can Confirm

Can Confirm

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#31

Checkmate

Checkmate

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#32

I Don't Need No Dummy

I Don't Need No Dummy

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#33

Can’t Trust Anyone

Can’t Trust Anyone

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#34

Tasty Humans...

Tasty Humans...

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#35

Cmon Google Assistant

Cmon Google Assistant

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#36

We're Just Too Busy!!!

We're Just Too Busy!!!

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#37

Probably Yes

Probably Yes

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#38

It’s True

It’s True

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#39

Apparently The New Lifesaver Brand Watch.

Apparently The New Lifesaver Brand Watch.

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#40

Oh Phoebe

Oh Phoebe

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#41

They're Dead

They're Dead

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#42

The Traveler Aka The Pizza Man

The Traveler Aka The Pizza Man

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#43

Former Record Holder

Former Record Holder

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#44

An Interesting New Scientific Discovery

An Interesting New Scientific Discovery

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#45

Can’t Argue With That

Can’t Argue With That

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#46

Chickens Can’t Afford Umbrellas

Chickens Can’t Afford Umbrellas

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#47

You Can't Deny It....

You Can't Deny It....

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#48

In A Way?

In A Way?

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#49

I Just Threw Up In The Toilet

I Just Threw Up In The Toilet

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#50

Exactly Bro

Exactly Bro

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#51

This Post Shocks Me...

This Post Shocks Me...

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#52

It Was Filmed On Location

It Was Filmed On Location

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#53

Dad Joke

Dad Joke

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#54

Guess Im Not Pretending Enough

Guess Im Not Pretending Enough

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#55

He Has A Point.

He Has A Point.

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#56

Best Birthday Present Ever

Best Birthday Present Ever

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#57

Ah, American Jokes

Ah, American Jokes

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#58

An Interesting Title

An Interesting Title

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#59

I Meaaan

I Meaaan

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#60

Not Trying To Get Too Dogmatic In This Community But...

Not Trying To Get Too Dogmatic In This Community But...

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#61

Different Kinds Of Luck

Different Kinds Of Luck

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#62

We Share His Pain

We Share His Pain

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#63

Anything

Anything

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#64

I Mean 🤷‍♂️

I Mean 🤷‍♂️

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#65

Well...

Well...

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#66

Not Completely Wrong Though

Not Completely Wrong Though

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#67

Thats Alot Of Data

Thats Alot Of Data

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#68

Color: Orange. Taste: Orange. Consistency.

Color: Orange. Taste: Orange. Consistency.

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#69

Lost A Breath When I Saw This

Lost A Breath When I Saw This

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#70

No One Wants To Eat Bees So Makes Sense

No One Wants To Eat Bees So Makes Sense

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#71

She Found A Loophole

She Found A Loophole

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#72

Whose Feet Should I Put Them On?

Whose Feet Should I Put Them On?

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#73

She Doesn't Drink

She Doesn't Drink

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#74

And Im Only 15.

And Im Only 15.

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#75

Facts

Facts

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#76

Better Check The Meter

Better Check The Meter

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#77

He Is Telling Us The Truth

He Is Telling Us The Truth

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#78

Indeed Life Changing

Indeed Life Changing

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#79

"Careful It's Soup"

"Careful It's Soup"

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#80

Well, Yeah. I Guess...

Well, Yeah. I Guess...

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#81

I'm Not Sure If This Is Too Cheesy For This Sub

I'm Not Sure If This Is Too Cheesy For This Sub

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#82

A Professor's Slide Had This. Hmmmmmmmm

A Professor's Slide Had This. Hmmmmmmmm

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#83

Woah Dude

Woah Dude

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#84

Choppity Chop

Choppity Chop

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#85

Go See For Yourself. Its True.

Go See For Yourself. Its True.

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#86

I Suck At Titles, Here's Something From The Land Of Mcdonalds

I Suck At Titles, Here's Something From The Land Of Mcdonalds

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#87

Who Would've Thunk?

Who Would've Thunk?

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#88

Another Bingo For Extinction

Another Bingo For Extinction

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#89

My Local Newspaper Has Jokes..

My Local Newspaper Has Jokes..

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#90

He's Not Wrong

He's Not Wrong

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#91

Alex Really Be Out Here

Alex Really Be Out Here

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#92

Well How Do You Outlaw Crashing

Well How Do You Outlaw Crashing

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#93

He Is Technically Right

He Is Technically Right

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