Wait, They Actually Called Out These Stories? Spoiler: They’re Totally Real!

Curious about the Nothing Ever Happens subreddit? We had a quick chat with one of their mods to get the scoop.

Turns out, the sub popped up as a cheeky reply to r/thatHappened, because people kept posting stories there that actually seemed pretty believable - or even totally true! As for who kicked it off, well, there was some drama with the head mod, so it’s a bit hazy.

Other than that, it’s a chill place that’s grown a bunch lately. The main headaches? Spam and off-topic memes from other corners of the internet, but the mods have it under control.

The mod says they like to keep things laid-back. Overdoing the rules would kill the fun, plus it’s tough to say what’s fake or real here since it’s all a bit subjective. So, they only step in if someone’s being seriously annoying or rude. Otherwise, let the weirdness reign!

Good vibes in the community make this hands-off style work. Most folks here are pretty chill, and quite honestly, the chat isn’t super wild even with all the members. So dealing with drama is kind of a breeze.

Why do so many people jump to call “fake” on these stories? The mod thinks it’s a mix of things. Some are just bots or people trying to rake in points, others just love to be skeptics for the fun of it.

Sometimes, it’s just people who haven’t experienced what’s being shared - especially posts about kids. They can’t believe kids would act that way! Also, fake stuff totally exists online - between jokes passed off as true, AI trickery, and all kinds of misinformation, skepticism makes sense even if it sometimes goes overboard.

Think you’re an honest angel who never tells a fib? Yeah, about 75% of people sneak in a little white lie or two daily, but then there’s the other 1% who have pro-level lying skills and do it about 17 times a day! Most lies are harmless though, used to dodge awkward stuff, play pranks, protect feelings, or try to impress.

Turns out, people totally lie to friends and family all the time. But hey, who hasn’t faked feeling sick to skip hanging out or work? It’s part of the human experience.

Online lying has its own vibe. Research says about a third of people are always straight-up honest on social media - probably because it’s harder to fake stuff when you’ve got pics and mutual friends everywhere. Dating apps and anonymous chats? Not so much.

Your own honesty game shapes how you see others. If you’re always real, you tend to trust others more. But if you’re a little creative with the truth, you might be suspicious of everyone else. The top thing people fib about? How they look! Because, surprise surprise, almost everyone expects others to fudge their appearance online.

The reasons for fibbing online aren’t shocking: wanting to seem cooler, prettier, or just have a way cooler life than reality. Honestly, some folks just figure lying online is the default setting.

Got a crazy story? You might wanna grab proof before you post it, ‘cause not everyone will believe you even if it’s true. But if someone calls you out, you can always hit back with the ‘Nothing Ever Happens’ crew with a big "Yup, it really did!"

Enjoy these wild-but-true tales? Hit up those you believe, and if you've got your own jaw-dropping true story, drop it in the comments! For more fun, check out another list of unbelievable-but-100%-real stories we’ve got lined up for you.