Episode 123 • Lying

Make up an excuse
White lie
My lips are sealed
Lie to someone's face
Big, fat liar
Story
Ben: Hey, dude. I’m so glad I ran into you! I’m going to a club opening tonight. Want to join us?
Jackson: Well, I’d sort of made plans to meet with Kara… I was actually on my way to pick her up but… I guess I can always make up an excuse and go with you guys.
Ben: Wait, you’re going to lie to her?
Jackson: Oh, come on. It’s just a white lie. She’s not going to care even if she finds out, which she won’t. I’m just going to call her and tell her. Okay?
[Phone ringing]
Kara: Hey, babe.
Jackson: Hey, boo.
Kara: What’s up?
Jackson: So, uuhm.. It’s just… I’m not- I’m not feeling too good, I think I’d rather stay home tonight. Is that okay?
Kara: Oh. Uhm. Okay. Yeah, of course.
Jackson: Are you going to be fine?
Kara: Yeah, yeah. I’m- I guess I’ll just stay home, watch a movie, hopefully go to bed early.
Jackson: Okay, boo. Well, I’ll call you tomorrow, okay?
Kara: Alright, bye.
[Phone clicks]
Jackson: Alright, I’m in. Now, make sure you don’t tell anybody about this.
Ben: My lips are sealed, man. Alright. The club’s right over there. Ready? Wait. Is that- Isn’t that your girlfriend? The one in line?
Jackson: Kara? What the- What the heck are you doing here?
Kara: What am I doing here? What are you doing here?
Jackson: No, don’t change the subject. I thought you were going to stay home and watch a movie! I can’t believe you would lie to my face like that!
Kara: Me, what about you? You said you were sick! You’re just a big fat liar!
Jackson: Well, look who’s talking…