I got attacked by a duck when I was walking in the park.
Just kidding. I don’t use excuses much anymore, and I couldn’t think of one on the spot—so I made up the duck thing. But now I kinda wish it had happened.
But sometimes questions like this tell us more than we expect.
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So… what’s the most ridiculous excuse you’ve actually gotten away with?
Share your answer in the comments or on social—your weird little truth might be someone else’s comfort zone (or at least a good laugh).