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"Stories That Totally Happened": 50 Times People Bragged On The Internet And Were Roasted For It (New Pics)
Funny,FailsJUL 26, 2025

"Stories That Totally Happened": 50 Times People Bragged On The Internet And Were Roasted For It (New Pics)

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Bragging is a part of life. Even saying you never do it is probably more of a humblebrag than a true statement. Research shows that women, young people, and those with a higher education tend to brag more online. And we can shame them all we want, but we have to admit: some show-offs do it in pretty hilarious ways.
Some people come up with fake stories so ridiculous, that the Internet has no other choice but to share them and laugh. The Instagram page Totally True Story collects such instances and pokes some good-natured fun at the Internet's peacocks.
So, if you're looking to have a laugh at some 100% true stories that no doubt have happened, scroll down and see what these big-timers have come up with!
More info: Instagram

#1

Text post from kaynanarie sharing a totally true story about a religious aunt and a blessed cross encounter.
161points

#2

Text message conversation revealing an accidental coming out story, one of the totally true stories that happened recently.
143points

#3

Text screenshot showing a walking downtown encounter described in totally true stories that happened, highlighting an unusual street comment.
131points

#4

A salt line on a pathway to a door with a story about a pizza delivery avoiding crossing it in these totally true stories.
120points

#5

Alt text: Humorous story about a grade 8 PowerPoint presentation on whooping cough that made the presenter laugh nonstop.
107points

#6

Screenshot of a funny totally true story about an ex getting banned from Target and caught by security.
107points

#7

Text post describing a bizarre true story involving trading raw honey, a parakeet's corpse, and an antique cello.
99points

#8

Photo of a man with his arm around two people, illustrating a totally true story about Captain America's dad.
96points

#9

Text post about a true story from Disneyland where a little girl dressed as Thor stands up confidently in a fighting stance.
92points

#10

Text story about punching a guy for making offensive jokes, shared as part of true stories that happened with a coffee background.
92points

#11

Tweet and story about a burglar surprising a college student in a totally true story with funny and chaotic good moments.
91points

#12

Screenshot of a social media post about an annoying landlord and a petty dog whistle revenge in totally true stories.
88points

#13

Text post about a funny encounter in Wyoming, shared as part of totally true stories that happened.
85points

#14

Alt text: A funny, true story about a little girl surprising a church congregation by distributing oranges from her coat during mass.
84points

#15

Text post sharing a funny customer voice story, part of totally true stories that 100% happened.
80points

#16

Text conversation about calling Starbucks in a funny voice, a totally true story that happened, showing a humorous interaction on the phone.
78points

#17

Text post sharing a totally true story about a humorous encounter with cops while shaving legs at a friend's house.
76points

#18

Screenshot of a funny story from a social media post about a boy’s witty reply, included in true stories collection.
75points

#19

Text story about a childhood concert experience backstage with Chemical Romance, a true story that happened.
69points

#20

Text post describing a man rolling a cigarette under a streetlight that turns off and on, a true story moment.
65points
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