I've Had Better...

[Frank_Sinatra_]

Now I finished one of my old favorite movies Liar, Liar and I thought to myself.
"Self, how would I handle a full day without being able to tell a lie?"
The answer was I couldn't, lying is a key part for a lot of people even lies as small as white lies.
So I am wondering how you would handle a (I'm upping the ante) full week without lying?

Spoiler: For those of you who haven't seen Liar, Liar

Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) is a particularly career-focused lawyer and divorced father. He has a habit of giving precedence to his job, breaking promises to his young son Max, and then lying to both Max (Justin Cooper) and his ex-wife Audrey (Maura Tierney) about the real reason for having done so. Ultimately, Fletcher misses his son's birthday party because he is having sex with his boss Miranda (Amanda Donohoe), and Max wishes while blowing out his cake candles that his father be unable to lie for an entire day, a wish that immediately becomes true.


Fletcher soon discovers, through a series of embarrassing incidents, that he is unable to lie or even withhold a true answer. These incidents are inconvenient, as he is fighting a divorce case in court which, should he win, could be a huge boost to his career. His client is Samantha Cole (Jennifer Tilly). His main witness is willing to commit perjury to win, but Fletcher discovers that he cannot even ask a question if he knows the answer will be a lie. Meanwhile, Audrey is threatening to move to Boston with her new boyfriend Jerry (Cary Elwes) and to take Max with them.


Over the course of the film, Fletcher recognizes his son Max as his highest priority and struggles to keep him. He manages to win the case truthfully by using a loophole in the law (namely that his client had lied about her age and was 17 when she signed the prenuptial agreement), with the repercussions being a major catalyst to his understanding of what he is likely to lose. When he sees the results of winning the case (the mother of the children will fight for custody also and literally pulls them out of their father's arms), he shouts at the judge (Jason Bernard) and is put into jail for contempt of court. Audrey refuses to pay his bail, which is eventually paid by his secretary Greta (Anne Haney).


Near the end, Fletcher hijacks a stair escalator at the airport to stop Max's plane from taking off. He ends up stopping it abruptly and is injured. He vows to his son to spend more time with him. Even though the 24th truth hour is up, Max knows he means it. One year later, Audrey, who is no longer dating Jerry, and Fletcher are celebrating Max's birthday. The lights go off when Max blows out his birthday candles. When they go back on Fletcher and Audrey are kissing. Fletcher asks Max if he wished for his mom and his dad to get back together and Max replies "No, I wished for roller blades!"

Disclaimer: I did not write this synopsis, Wikipedia did so they get the credit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liar_Liar

 

[Insert Funny Name Here]

Meh. I couldnt.

Lying is a natural psychological defense system. Its natural to lie to protect feelings and defend people. Its just that most people abuse it. Every time a loved one asks if they look fat in their new dress and you swallow your pride and say no, your lying. But your doing it for good reasons.

 

[Monkfish Acc.]

I could. I don't interact enough to encounter many situations which require lying, and even when I do I tend to tell the truth anyway.

 

[Drake the Dragonheart]

I think I could do it, I find avoiding people easy enough.

 

[super_smash_jesus]

The trick is that when you have to tell the truth, but it is a statement that shouldn't be said because it offends, do it with the stupidest look on your face so people think you are making a joke, avoiding any further fiascos that may occur.

 

[Frank_Sinatra_]

The trick is that when you have to tell the truth, but it is a statement that shouldn't be said because it offends, do it with the stupidest look on your face so people think you are making a joke

That is still lying in a way. You are swallowing your pride. Liar, Liar is on hulu if you want to take reference to it. Liar, Liar really shows how deep lying really is.

 

[Kadamon]

Finds out that when people don't lie, they end up like me. I don't lie, I give out my opinion (even if uncalled for) so that I can't be looked unto as a liar.

Its so nice being me(?)

 

[Seldon2639]

For me it would depend on what the specific curse is. Fletcher couldn't just "not lie" but had to actively "tell the truth". The latter would be more difficult. Hell, if it was just "have to answer every question honestly" I could probably pull it off. But, if I had to tell people exactly what I thought about every second, I'd be screwed.

I've been thinking about it, and the only people who would be able to do it are the people that those around them don't expect anything from. If everyone already thinks I'm a jerk, it won't do me any harm to be perfectly honest. But who in the world would want to be House?

 

[Irridium]

I would probably avoid all human contact for the week, mainly because I'll either freak out/piss off/scare the first person I talk to.

Of course, if I was already a jackass and did it anyway, it would be perfect.

 

[sky14kemea]

damn i wanted to see that XD

i couldnt though, sometimes i have to lie about my lies its hard to keep up
i could handle it if i didnt have to talk to anyone all day though

 

[beddo]

I don't think it would be too difficult. I'm generally very honest, even if it's not what people want to hear.

 

[Johnnyallstar]

I don't talk much, and I don't like to lie, so not really that difficult for me. 95% of my communication is by grunting.

 

[darkless]

I couldn't last not being able to lie would mean having to tell my gf my about my life before i met her i honestly think she would hate me if she knew it all.

 

[Beffudled Sheep]

Meh. I couldnt.

Lying is a natural psychological defense system. Its natural to lie to protect feelings and defend people. Its just that most people abuse it. Every time a loved one asks if they look fat in their new dress and you swallow your pride and say no, your lying. But your doing it for good reasons.

If they do i say "Yes you look quite fat"

Im an extremely blunt person and i don't lie often.

 

[I Stomp on Kittens]

Awww I coudn't do it either

 

[TheDustyBanana]

All I would do is piss and moan like an impotent jerk, and then bend over and take it up the tailpipe!

 

[Evilbunny]

There's no way I could do it. I'm not a compulsive liar or anything, it's just if you want to function in social situations you're going to have to lie at least a little bit. It's sad but true.

All I would do is piss and moan like an impotent jerk, and then bend over and take it up the tailpipe!

.....what?

 

[GreenDevilJF]

I could, very easily since I don't normally talk to anyone and when I do I don't feel compelled to lie.

 

[RavingPenguin]

It wouldnt be that hard for me. Brutal honesty is hardwired into my personality. Not that I dont lie occasionally, I just find it easier to tell the truth than to lie and get caught.

 

[black lincon]

If you don't count omitting the truth as lying I've done that many times.