There’s something about the ridiculousness of lies that sometimes makes them amusing—especially when they spiral into the absurd. Case in point: Tony’s memorable line to Abby on NCIS, “You don’t bowl with nuns. I should have seen that coming.” I laughed, not just because it’s outlandish, but because we’ve all been there—sucked into some unbelievable fib, knowing full well that it’s nonsense. Whether it’s a kid spinning a tale about why homework wasn’t done (“The dog ate it, then buried it, then it got hit by a UFO”), or, ironically, the dog “pretending” they didn’t just sneak your sandwich off the counter, we know better, but we go along for the ride.

Kids are notorious for this kind of thing. I swear, I’ve had my son tell me some tall tales that would put a soap opera plot twist to shame. And the funny part? You almost want to believe it because of the creativity involved. Who am I to stand in the way of such raw storytelling talent?

And then there are dogs. Sweet, furry, loveable liars. My dachshund gives me a side-eye like, “No, I definitely did not just chew up your favorite shoe. What, me?” I even have artwork that declares, “My dog is a liar.” Because, let’s face it, they lie all the time, with those innocent puppy eyes and wagging tails, playing dumb when they’ve been caught red-pawed. Unlike humans, though, their lies are cute. You can’t really hold it against a face that fluffy.

But adults? Adults should know better. There’s a point where the adorable fibbing becomes… well, just straight-up ridiculous. We’re living in a time where absurd lies are practically currency, and sometimes you just have to sit back and marvel at how far people will go to keep their story going, no matter how nonsensical. They bowl with nuns, they swear.

So, here’s to recognizing the absurd, laughing at the ridiculous, and maybe letting our dogs off the hook for being lovable little liars. But as for the people? Let’s just say, I’ll be side-eyeing anyone who tells me they’ve been bowling with nuns from now on.