10.19.2009

What I know to be untrue




You'll hear from me first thing Monday.

We're in your neighborhood working and we'd like to give you a free estimate.
It's all your fault.
No child will be left behind.
Drinking in moderation is good for you.
The kids are asleep.
It's educational.
When it's gone, it's gone.
Only this once, I promise.
I'll eat the leftovers.
I can't live without you.
You forced my hand.
I understand.
I can't take it a minute longer.
Guaranteed to keep the weight off.
I had no choice.
The world will never be the same.
Regulation destroys innovation.
We're fighting for their freedom.
That's why Canadians come here.
We will never sell your email address.
Limited time only.
We know you have a choice of carriers, and we thank you for choosing to fly with us.
I never go on Facebook.

Oh! And another one: I'm finished.

What about you? What do you know to be untrue?

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30 comments:

Shalet said...

Yes Mom. My room is clean.

Emme said...

A good mother ALWAYS_______.
A good mother NEVER________.

Fill in the blanks. Talk amongst yourselves.

Meg said...

Our technician will be there between 10 and 2:00.

You'll get used to it.

No one will ever notice.

pixie said...

This is the band's final tour.

Shea said...

"Something is changing. I can feel it. I swear, this time, I'm totally going to turn it around."

Beth P. said...

None of it is your fault.

If a little's good, a lot's better.

Whatever you want, dear.

Melissa Moore said...

She'll definitely be back at school tomorrow.

Terri Fischer said...

"i don't know."

(really, that was my first thought... then i realized how UNtrue it was!)

Lana said...

"Thank you for holding. We appreciate your call..."

"Leakproof diapers."

"Better than viagra"

"You've just won the Million Dollar Sweepstakes!" (Still holding out hope for this one, but fearing, yes, it might just be untrue...)

Els said...

'I don't have time for practice today'.

Sooooo untrue.

:-)

angela said...

no questions asked.

wifemotherexpletive said...

sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.

dear god, why would anyone ever say such an untruth? yikes.

Stephanie said...

Your factory warranty is about to expire.

A healthy baby is all that matters.

jena strong said...

"I don't know if I can give you what you need."

Cole said...

Babies sleep through the night.
You shouldn't co-sleep.
You should co-sleep.
You should nurse.
You should stop nursing.
You should decide what to do with your baby.
You should stick to what you already decided.
That baby will never have a valuable life because of her diagnosis.
She will be a burden to you and your family.

Savoring Simplicity said...

Don't worry, I've got your back.

I'll do it tomorrow.

She'll get over it.

Big girls don't cry.

The good die young. (they die old too)

kazari said...

This won't hurt a bit.
We're nearly there.
It's nearly over.
You'll get used it.

Nancy said...

There's no reason to be afraid.

Karen Maezen Miller said...

Wow! I'm so impressed. We should publish all these lies and they would be called The Truth.

Lisa (Mommy Mystic) said...

Just one more time, mom.

It wasn't me!

You won't know the difference.

It's not you, it's me.

Guaranteed.

No Obligation.

Kelly Hudgins said...

I'd be thrilled to chair the _______committee.

Janet said...

If you change your mind you can cancel the contract within three days.

There's a no risk guarantee.

A simple phone call will cancel the subscription.

PresArch said...

This will just take a minute.
I didn't mean to.....

Cat said...

We just got naked but we did'nt have sex.

Renae C. said...

I don't care.
It doesn't matter to me.

Kristin H. said...

"She didn't mean anything to me."

Can-Can said...

"I never ___" (fill in the blank).
"It's not your fault, it's mine."
"This has never happened before."(erectile dysfunction or quickness)

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Stacy (Mama-Om) said...

You're not worth it.

You have to do it alone.

Rachael said...

i need coffee to wake up in the morning.
i can't make a living as an artist.
my parents don't support me.
i'd die if anything happened to you.

what a great way of turning the tables... thanks :)

Cheryl said...

We're on the way.
I'll be right there.
Yes, dear. Just a minute.