Liar Liar Pants on Fire

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

Remember saying that when someone told a whopper of a lie? A few weeks ago I listened to a fascinating sermon on Lying. The energetic pastor spoke for 45 minutes. What I took away from the message is that lying is evil and if you do it you will end up in H E Double Hockey Sticks. Guess I better learn to start enjoying hot weather...

Lying Exceptions

There are certain times when you just need to be tactful and not exactly lie but be more creative. For example, if you see a baby that is just plain ugly you can't say that. You could say:

"How precious"
"Look at those tiny little fingers"
"Oh my, you must be SO happy"

If you see a new hair style on a colleague you can say:

"Wow, look at you"
"Aren't you something"

or as a friend said to me recently "Did you know they were going to to do that to your hair?"

Spouse Lies

My sweet husband has a unique way of telling me the truth. After nearly every evening meal he will say "good supper, Dear" if he didn't enjoy the experimental dish (crock-pot lasagna comes to mind) he will say "Thanks for making this meal" because if he said "good supper, Dear" the crock-pot lasagna would show up in his lunch.

Fun Lies

Awhile back I called a friend who worked in a management position. The receptionist politely answered the phone and when she asked my name and purpose of the call I said "This is Vicki,
Bertha's parole officer".

The new employee went in Bertha's office, shut the door, glared at Bertha and whispered the message to her. Bertha said "oh, that's just Vicki". Sadly, the receptionist didn't believe her and never trusted Bertha again. The receptionist soon left the company.

Okay, here is a test - which part of that story was true? Most of it except for the part about my friend being named Bertha and the receptionist leaving her job. See how much fun that was?

Lying quotation

"Lying increases the creative faculties, expands the ego, and lessens the friction of social contact"
- Clare Booth Luce

Monday's thought

Tell a fun and harmless lie today. Or, Dadgumit, if you are too honest then watch for someone who is lying to you and rejoice in the fact they are having fun!