This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Texas chapter.
Picture this: you’re in some uncomfortable social situation or a required event whose planners have decided to torture you all with cringey, unavoidable icebreakers. We’ve all been there. Being an introvert who will avoid awkward silences at all costs, I’ve recognized that it’s ESSENTIAL to have a solid 2 truths and a lie in your back pocket for these exact circumstances. My friends and I have compiled a list of statements that—depending on who you are—could be truths you relate to or lies you can keep in mind for a social emergency. (Remember, you can only tell crazy lies if you have equally crazy truths. We don’t want to make it too obvious, so choose wisely!)
- I’m scared of standing under icicles.
- I have a complicated Starbucks order.
- My distant relative is a Ted Bundy survivor.
- I was the homecoming king/queen.
- I’ve never had a hangover before.
- I missed every single in-person class this semester.
- I was an extra on Disney Channel.
- In high school, I used to be on the varsity bowling team.
- I have been trapped inside an elevator.
- I’ve owned an exotic animal.
- I was once bit by a scorpion.
- I was in the audience of a Jimmy Fallon show.
- I have a list of potential dog names in my notes app.
- I’ve been to over 5 Harry Styles’ concerts.