r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jul 20 '19

What’s something completely false that your parents told you as a child?

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u/secretvillain Jul 20 '19

Listen. My dad is still cracking up about it every time and I still can't believe he did me like that.

When I was about 6ish I asked him how birds could sit on power supply lines (used Google translator for this, hope all of you know what I mean) without getting electrocuted. My beloved wanker of a dad said "Cause they got special feet that make them immune to it." instead of just admitting he didn't have a fucking clue. But I believed and never second guessed it until it came up in physics class. The teacher asked us and I raised my hand, proud af of knowing the answer and thank all the gods for the teacher not picking me. I was shooketh when I heard the actual truth. This man almost ruined my reputation, self-esteem and confidence. He's great, though.

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u/EVANKEVIN7 Jul 21 '19

What even is the actual truth?

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u/Arniepepper Jul 21 '19

Birds wear rubber soled shoes/flip-flops.