Okay, so today I decided to mess around with this “Lies & Alibis” thing. It sounded kinda intriguing, you know? Like, how good are people at spotting BS, and what kind of excuses do we come up with?
Getting Started
First, I needed a setup. I figured I’d keep it simple. I grabbed a few friends – let’s call them Amy, Ben, and Chloe – and told them we were playing a game. No fancy equipment, just us hanging out.
The “Experiment”
The basic idea was this: I’d give each person a scenario, and they had to either tell the truth or lie about it. The others had to guess which it was. We went through a few rounds, trying different things.
- Round 1: I asked Amy, “Did you eat the last cookie?” (I knew she did, I saw her!). She had to either own up or make something up.
- Round 2: Ben had to explain why he was late to our “meeting” (he totally overslept).
- Round 3: Chloe had to describe a “crazy dream” she had last night – either a real one or a complete fabrication.
Observing and Messing Up
It was hilarious! Amy, bless her heart, is a terrible liar. She started giggling before she even opened her mouth. Ben, on the other hand, was surprisingly convincing with his “traffic was insane” story. Chloe, well, she’s an actress in the making. She spun this whole elaborate dream narrative, and we were all hooked.
I tried to keep track of things. Like, I jotted down:
- Who was lying/telling the truth
- What kind of alibis they used (excuses, deflections, etc.)
- How easily the others could tell
Honestly, my notes were a mess. It was more about having fun than being super scientific. I Started scribbling down, using some messy methods.
What I (Sort of) Learned
Okay, so this wasn’t exactly groundbreaking research. But it was a fun way to spend an afternoon. Here’s what I think I gathered:
- People are bad liars (mostly). Unless you’re a seasoned pro, it’s hard to keep a straight face and a consistent story.
- Good liars are scary. Because you don’t see it coming!
- Excuses are an art form. There’s a whole spectrum, from the believable (“I lost track of time”) to the ridiculous (“My dog ate my homework… seriously!”).
I definitely want to try this again, maybe with different scenarios and a slightly more organized approach. Or maybe not. The chaos was kind of part of the fun.