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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

#21

Text post about accidentally driving to Norway and staying for dinner, one of many totally true stories that happened.
62points

#22

Tweet about a funny true story of a dad racing to Walmart and getting a police escort after speeding.
62points

#23

Blind professor story about lights off during exam, highlighting unique aspects of disabled life in totally true stories.
59points

#24

Text post showing a funny 'Totally True Stories' icebreaker about fearing bears in a college sociology class.
58points

#25

Text conversation sharing a totally true story about a mom overreacting by canceling a trip and accusing of selling documents.
58points

#26

Text post about a funny sleep-talking story involving algebra and a humorous definition of polynomial in true stories.
58points

#27

Funny text post about a mom’s prank with holy water, part of totally true stories that happened shared online.
57points

#28

Text post exchange about a cute new neighbor learning to make pancakes, fitting totally true stories content.
54points

#29

Text post describing a true story about coming out as trans in a gay-friendly church setting.
53points

#30

Text story about a golden friendship where a friend defends against a teacher's teasing in totally true stories.
51points

#31

Screenshot of a Tumblr post sharing a true story with captions about a 13-year-old calling out insults on Xbox Live.
49points

#32

Text post sharing a totally true story of a lawyer helping a client divorce her cheating husband, her ex-boyfriend.
49points

#33

Text post about an intimidating middle-class family staring at someone for putting mac and cheese on a baguette.
48points

#34

Text story about a boy who stole a dog as an excuse to get a phone number in totally true stories collection.
47points

#35

Text post about a funny, totally true story involving a mom noticing a bruise mistaken for a hickey.
46points

#36

Tumblr conversation sharing a totally true story about fan fiction and marriage from unexpected discoveries.
45points

#37

Text post describing a totally true story of a surprising encounter at a nightclub with a biology teacher.
45points

#38

Text story of a true event showing a humorous encounter and roast from the President, fitting totally true stories theme.
44points

#39

Chalk pastel drawing of a banana with a cherry on top, creating a humorous still life fruit artwork.
43points

#40

Text post of a totally true story about someone yelling for shrimp at a restaurant despite a seafood allergy.
43points
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