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Two truths and a lie ideas, examples and themes

The hard part of two truths and a lie is the first ten seconds, when everyone goes blank. Below are example statements to borrow, lies that sound true, and 30 themes that make it easy to think of your own.

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Funny two truths and a lie examples

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  1. 01I once got locked inside a grocery store after closing.
  2. 02I've been on TV in the audience of a game show.
  3. 03I can name every state in alphabetical order.
  4. 04I was a mascot for one football season.
  5. 05I've eaten a bug on purpose.
  6. 06I once sent a text about my boss to my boss.
  7. 07I have never seen a single Star Wars movie.
  8. 08I got lost in a corn maze for over an hour.
  9. 09I've met a president.
  10. 10I can't whistle.
  11. 11I was born during a snowstorm.
  12. 12I've ridden a camel.
  13. 13I once won a pie eating contest.
  14. 14I fell asleep at my own birthday party.
  15. 15I have a scar from a goose attack.
  16. 16I've never broken a bone.
  17. 17I once dyed my hair green by accident.
  18. 18I can solve a Rubik's cube.
  19. 19I was in a commercial as a kid.
  20. 20I've been to every continent except Antarctica.

Lies that sound true

A good lie is ordinary. These work because nobody would bother making them up.

  1. 21I'm allergic to cats.
  2. 22I've never been on a plane.
  3. 23I broke my arm falling off a trampoline.
  4. 24I'm a middle child.
  5. 25I was a lifeguard in high school.
  6. 26I can play the piano.
  7. 27I've run a half marathon.
  8. 28I was born in a different state than I grew up in.
  9. 29I hate chocolate.
  10. 30I've been to the Grand Canyon.
  11. 31I had braces twice.
  12. 32I've never had a cavity.
  13. 33I know how to drive a stick shift.
  14. 34I sang in a choir for six years.
  15. 35My first job was at a movie theater.

Two truths and a lie for work

Themes for a team round that stay light enough for a Monday meeting.

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  1. 36Two truths and a lie about your first paycheck
  2. 37Two truths and a lie about your commute
  3. 38Two truths and a lie about a skill you picked up outside work
  4. 39Two truths and a lie about places you've worked from
  5. 40Two truths and a lie about your worst interview
  6. 41Two truths and a lie about your desk or workspace
  7. 42Two truths and a lie about your hometown
  8. 43Two truths and a lie about a famous person you've met
  9. 44Two truths and a lie about your favorite lunch
  10. 45Two truths and a lie about a sport you've played
  11. 46Two truths and a lie about a class you took
  12. 47Two truths and a lie about concerts you've been to
  13. 48Two truths and a lie about your weekends
  14. 49Two truths and a lie about a trip that went wrong
  15. 50Two truths and a lie about your pets
  16. 51Two truths and a lie about your first car
  17. 52Two truths and a lie about a contest you entered
  18. 53Two truths and a lie about your morning routine
  19. 54Two truths and a lie about something you collect
  20. 55Two truths and a lie about your guilty pleasure TV

Two truths and a lie for kids

Simple, clean statements for a classroom or a family game night.

  1. 56I have a pet fish named Bubbles.
  2. 57I've been to the ocean.
  3. 58I can do a cartwheel.
  4. 59My favorite food is broccoli.
  5. 60I have two brothers.
  6. 61I lost my first tooth at school.
  7. 62I've ridden a horse.
  8. 63I can count to ten in Spanish.
  9. 64I'm scared of the dark.
  10. 65I've built a snowman taller than me.
  11. 66I was born in the summer.
  12. 67I can touch my nose with my tongue.
  13. 68I've slept in a tent in my backyard.
  14. 69My middle name is the same as my grandpa's.
  15. 70I've seen a real shark.
  16. 71I once ate ice cream for breakfast.

30 two truths and a lie themes

A theme makes it easy to think of three statements fast. Play these live and the screen picks who goes next.

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  1. 72Two truths and a lie about your childhood
  2. 73Two truths and a lie about your travels
  3. 74Two truths and a lie about the strangest food you've eaten
  4. 75Two truths and a lie about your first job
  5. 76Two truths and a lie about your family
  6. 77Two truths and a lie about your hidden talents
  7. 78Two truths and a lie about times you got in trouble
  8. 79Two truths and a lie about your school days
  9. 80Two truths and a lie about your brushes with fame
  10. 81Two truths and a lie about your pets, past and present
  11. 82Two truths and a lie about your worst dates
  12. 83Two truths and a lie about injuries you've had
  13. 84Two truths and a lie about things you've won
  14. 85Two truths and a lie about your fears
  15. 86Two truths and a lie about your weirdest habits
  16. 87Two truths and a lie about places you've lived
  17. 88Two truths and a lie about your hobbies
  18. 89Two truths and a lie about your music taste
  19. 90Two truths and a lie about your most embarrassing moments
  20. 91Two truths and a lie about your sports history
  21. 92Two truths and a lie about your birthdays
  22. 93Two truths and a lie about things you've collected
  23. 94Two truths and a lie about your name
  24. 95Two truths and a lie about jobs you almost had
  25. 96Two truths and a lie about your holidays growing up
  26. 97Two truths and a lie about foods you can't stand
  27. 98Two truths and a lie about what's on your phone
  28. 99Two truths and a lie about the weirdest thing you've seen in public
  29. 100Two truths and a lie about your bucket list
  30. 101Two truths and a lie about your week so far
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How to play two truths and a lie

  1. 1Everyone thinks of two true facts about themselves and one believable lie.
  2. 2One person says all three, in any order.
  3. 3Everyone else guesses which one is the lie, by voting or out loud.
  4. 4The player reveals the lie. Anyone who guessed right gets a point, and the next person goes.

How to tell a lie that fools the room

Make the lie boring and one truth wild. People hunt for the strange statement, so a weird true story is your best cover. Keep all three about the same length, and say them at the same speed.

Match the length

A short lie next to two long truths gives you away.

One wild truth

A true story nobody would believe pulls the votes.

A dull lie

"I'm allergic to cats" fools more people than "I met the Queen."

Playing it on the TV with a big group

With more than eight people, two truths and a lie slows down while everyone waits for a turn. The live game keeps it moving: the screen shows a theme and picks who goes, so nobody has to volunteer, and late arrivals join with the code.

Questions

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What are good two truths and a lie ideas?

Use a theme, like your first job, your travels or a strange food you've eaten. Then pick one ordinary fact, one surprising fact and one believable lie.

How many people do you need?

Three or more. It works for a whole classroom or office, because each turn takes about a minute.

Is two truths and a lie good for work?

Yes. Stick to the work themes, like your commute or your first job, and it stays easy for everyone.

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