[2006] Two Truths And A Lie

[Cat]

This is at JoAnn's urging...

Diane H started a thread about ice breakers for parties. I suggested "Two Truths and a Lie." Each person has to make three statements about herself, and the others have to determine which is a lie.

Here's three about me (JoAnn, I'm not going to give such easy ones this time!)

1) I sing baritone in a barbershop quartet.

2) I hate amusement parks.

3) I love to shop.

Any guesses?

 

[Karen G]

I'm going to guess #3 is a lie. Right?

 

[Steve]

Fun Topic

Hi Cat,

I'm guessing that you hate amusement parks and love to shop. I'm guessing that you don't sing baritone in a barbershop quartet.

Here's two truths and a lie about me:

1) Lived in Europe for several years

2) Was a nationally ranked swimmer in college

3) Die hard New England Patriots fan

Steve

 

[grest]

Steve,
I hope it's true that you are a die hard Patriots fan!
My statements:
1) I'm planning to sky dive for the first time on my 60th birthday
2) I've never watched South Park
3) My ancestor Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec

Connie

 

[Cat]

I'm going to guess #3 is a lie. Right?

Karen, how on earth did you get to be so smart??!

 

[Cat]

Hi Cat,

I'm guessing that you hate amusement parks and love to shop. I'm guessing that you don't sing baritone in a barbershop quartet.

Here's two truths and a lie about me:

1) Lived in Europe for several years

2) Was a nationally ranked swimmer in college

3) Die hard New England Patriots fan

Steve

As you now know by reading the response to Karen, I do sing baritone in a ladies' barbershop quartet, but DETEST shopping!

Now for you. I am guessing 3?

 

[JoAnn]

Cat, since I have met and talked to you....the Barbershop quartet singer has got to be the lie.

OK...here is mine:

1. I saw a Chicago Cubs World Series Game @ Wrigley Field.

2. I caught a 73# King Salmon in Alaska

3. I have a degree in Journalism from the U. of Missouri

 

[Cat]

Steve,
I hope it's true that you are a die hard Patriots fan!
My statements:
1) I'm planning to sky dive for the first time on my 60th birthday
2) I've never watched South Park
3) My ancestor Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec

Connie

Would the correct response be 2? ("Respect mah authoritay!!")

 

[Cat]

Cat, since I have met and talked to you....the Barbershop quartet singer has got to be the lie.

OK...here is mine:

1. I saw a Chicago Cubs World Series Game @ Wrigley Field.

2. I caught a 73# King Salmon in Alaska

3. I have a degree in Journalism from the U. of Missouri

Oh, man, JoAnn, those are rugged!

I guess I never told you about my passion for a cappella singing!

I'm going to guess #2? Those are too tough! But you're such a tiny lady that the thought of you landing a 73# salmon is hard to envision.

 

[JoAnn]

1 & 2 are true. #3 is a lie..sort of...yes, I did attend the U of Missouri, but got Gerry instead of a degree

On July 5, 1995 Gerry & I went Salmon fishing on the Kenai River outside of Soldotna Alaska. He caught a 15# Salmon and decided to keep it, as he thought that was a good size fish (for someone from the Midwest). THEN we were told that you were only allowed ONE and he could not fish using my license. Then I caught the big one. I had a fish print made (actual print of the fish on cloth) and that is now in our bedroom. And we got to take the salmon home to eat, along with about 50# of Halibut he had caught out of Homer.

 

[gloria]

tuggers --

i LOVE this game......

once when i played it, one of the players said:

"i saw the Pope naked"........

and it was one of his TRUTHS .........

 

[Karen G]

Karen, how on earth did you get to be so smart??!

It's a gift, I guess!

Anyway, can you guess which of my statements is a lie?

1. I was in an episode of "Dallas" in 1979.

2. I have met Usher.

3. I once bowled a 300 game.

 

[gloria]

once when i played it, one of the players said:

"i saw the Pope naked"........

and it was one of his TRUTHS .........

for those of you who are scratching your head and saying, "HOW could that be TRUE? (seeing the Pope naked), here's the scenerio.......

this guy was in new york city, and he had JUST stepped out of the shower, when he looked out the window, and saw the Pope go by in his Popemobile. ....

whenever i play this game, EVERYONE easily chooses my lie, because my truths are SO over the top......

 

[Elli]

Here are my 3:

1. I love to bake.
2. I am overweight.
3. I speak German.

 

[swift]

Steve,
I hope it's true that you are a die hard Patriots fan!
My statements:
1) I'm planning to sky dive for the first time on my 60th birthday
2) I've never watched South Park
3) My ancestor Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec

Connie

I'm guessing # 2.

Okay, here is mine:

1) I moved every year from the time I was 10 years old until I was 21.

2) I won Northern California Championship for 100 meter Freestyle in 1975.

3) I love the rain.

 

[Cat]

Karen, #3?

Elli, #2?

Theresa, #1?

 

[Karen G]

Karen, #3?

That's right.

My guess for the others are

Theresa #3

Elli #1

 

[Elli]

Sorry, Karen, Cat is right. How did you guess, Cat, good intuition?

 

[Steve]

It's taken me a while to get back to this today, but # 2 is the lie.

I used to swim...for years...but I was never nationally ranked (that would have been very cool!) I should join a masters swim team and get back in shape. Unfortunately, the local team isn't very convenient to my home or work...but I should do it anyway.

This game would be great at a party.

Steve

 

[Cat]

Elli, it must be intuition. Don't know why, but I figured you'd be an in-shape lady!

And Steve, say it ain't so! NOT a Patriots fan...

This always makes for lots of laughs at parties. It's interesting to see how many people have done things you never imagined. No matter how well you think you know some people, there is always room for a surprise or two about those nearest and dearest to us.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

#1: I had my 55th birthday today.

#2: At my age I decided that time was running out on me. So I decided to start training to run at least a half marathon within the next year.

#3: Also in view of my age, I decided to visit at least three more continents within the next five years. (I would do more, but I stiall have to work full time or more for at least the next ten years.)

 

[swift]

That's right.

My guess for the others are

Theresa #3

Elli #1

Sorry Cat, this time Karen has got it. Yep, I moved every year!! My parents had the bug!! I guess that is why I have the travel bug now but my home stays planted. And as far as the rain goes, this years rain fall with 26 days of rain and at least 10 more predicted I am getting pretty tired of it.

 

[Karen G]

And as far as the rain goes, . . .I am getting pretty tired of it.

Theresa, I'm with you on that one!

Steve, I'm guessing #2 is a lie, unless you like running in the rain.

 

[cluemeister]

OK, I'll try

#1 I thought Arrested Development was the funniest show on television.

#2 I am hooked on Sudoku

#3 I am a staunch George Bush supporter

 

[CSB]

#1. I love to go on roller coaster rides with my kids

#2. I was conscious for the birth of my third child but I don't remember it at all.

#3. I studied for a year at a university in Israel.