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True fact about yourself that no one believes

375 replies

Kernobhead · 15/05/2019 20:14

When I was at university (5 yr course with a year in industry, so 4 yrs of teaching) I never missed a single lecture, seminar, lab or tutorial. If it was on the timetable I was there. We had large contact hours (engineering degree, so about 25 hrs per week) so was quite a lot to fit in.

I’ve told this to a few people over the years when the topic comes up in conversation. No one has ever believed me, and it’s not something I can prove or disprove either way!

Anything you have done in the past that no one believes and you have no way of proving?

OP posts:
Zoflorabore · 16/05/2019 20:03

I'm 41, have never used the C word.

Also have two very different ears!! One is attatched fully to my head and one isn't Grin

Also, I've never truanted from school. This sounds odd but pretty much everyone I've met thinks this is weird!

PomBearWithAnOFRS · 16/05/2019 20:50

@Aquilla - is your dad's name Jimmy T? If it is, I know him Grin

Armi · 16/05/2019 21:03

I was the lead guitarist in a hard rock band.

I am now a peri menopausal middle aged woman who likes a cup of tea and a nice cardigan.

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 16/05/2019 21:08

That I'm really untidy at home on a day to day basis. When people visit the house is immaculate and I'm known for being a meticulous planner and super organised.

Also that I was a complete goody-two shoes while at school. I have no idea why they find that surprising... Grin

bibbitybobbityyhat · 16/05/2019 21:15

Lovely user name you have there @KittensInABlender Hmm

redexpat · 16/05/2019 21:19

Im good at woodwork.
Im good at maths.
Im a good shot.
That I am not a practising Christian.

Jsmith99 · 16/05/2019 21:20

That I grew up in a council house on a grotty estate in a shithole ex-mining town.

Everyone assumes I had a comfortable, middle-class background because I went to a good university, speak properly, read broadsheets, listen to R4 etc.

Figmentofimagination · 16/05/2019 21:50

Medusa, until I'd had a c section 2 years ago I was also able to say that I'd never had an operation. I can still say that I've never broken a bone or had a serious illness.

People don't believe me about the broken bones as I am very clumsy and accident prone. My husband threatens to wrap me in bubble wrap and says if I had an x-ray of my skull I would be able to see all the cracks from where I bang my head repeatedly (think underside of sink, doors, cabinets, car doors, tables etc.).

KTCluck · 16/05/2019 21:55

That I have an IQ that puts me into genius category or at least did in my younger days pre-child and 2 years of sleep deprivation MIL in particular. She is determined nobody could come anywhere near the intelligence of DH, I am regaled with tales of his amazingly advanced development every time we share a bottle of wine. Like how, “you probably won’t believe me but” he could recite his favourite storybook by 2. I explain that I do believe her, because I was doing the same (as I’m sure lots of 2 year olds do, and it doesn’t necessarily point to genius level). I get a little smirk in response and she continues to tell me how he’s so much cleverer than me Hmm. Don’t get me wrong, DH is a clever bloke but I’ve no idea why she refuses to believe that I come anywhere close.

LindaLa · 16/05/2019 21:56

I was badly injured after being attacked in my teens.
Hospital for weeks, I had no next of kin, with bad head and internal injuries.
Weirdly, since recovery I'm really good with numbers, I can solve countdown generally before she presses button!
Comes in handier for working out tax though.

Wauden · 16/05/2019 21:57

That I am related to a famous architect. For some reason people don't believe me!

KittensinaBlender · 16/05/2019 22:36

Lovely user name you have there @KittensInABlender hmm

It’s a card game not my favorite smoothie recipe. Chill out.

LaurieFairyCake · 16/05/2019 22:46

I wrote my dissertation for my degree in 14 hours. Having never researched the topic or read a book about it.

It had to be handed in the next day so I just did it (bad procrastination)

longwayoff · 16/05/2019 23:44

That I'm a terrible liar Grin

NeverDropYourMoonCup · 17/05/2019 00:16

My usual alcohol consumption is somewhere in the region of about 2 units a month.

Yep, the happy twat waving her arms around as she makes you all laugh in the pub with stories of ridiculous jobs and situations has actually been knocking back elderflower or rose lemonade all night.

If you ask me, I'll tell you that. But you won't ask. Because people in rock/punk/alternative clothing don't not drink. Especially when, if they actually do drink, it takes an entire bottle of Jack to get wobbly.

BlackPrism · 17/05/2019 00:30

I was born with two sets of adult teeth and the dentists removed them not realising.

Dreamscomingtrue · 17/05/2019 00:46

Nobody believes that I went out with and was engaged to one of the original members of a 70’s band until I show them photographs or get them a ticket for a show. They are still touring worldwide now.

YouBumder · 17/05/2019 00:58

I've never tried a cigarette or drugs.

This. Not just “never smoked” either but never so much as had a cigarette over my lips.

shitpark · 17/05/2019 07:54

I did my o levels without any revision. I got through my A levels by reading through my notes. I didn't learn to revise properly until my degree and even then I didn't stress about it

shitpark · 17/05/2019 07:59

Also that I was a good county level sprinter, and only missed out on International competition due to developing ME in my late teens. I have medals from national level meets but people still don't believe me.

goawaywillya · 17/05/2019 09:07

@ICloud54 never ever?? 😲

goawaywillya · 17/05/2019 09:11

I didn't do homework either but managed good grades. Didnt do much with it though

goawaywillya · 17/05/2019 09:13

I didn't learn to tell the time until I was about 11

TwittleBee · 17/05/2019 10:01

That I practised "an A in a day" throughout 6th form and uni.

That I was pretty awful wild in my teen years.

That I've have crippling anxiety.

EastMidsGPs · 17/05/2019 10:01

I was arrested in the early 80s.
I was a member of a small (local) anti hunting group and we were arrested for our errr 'anti hunting activities'.

DH is not the first Mr EastMids (had very brief first marriage)

I am the only person on the UK Electoral Roll with my name. Both with my original surname and my married one.