One of the funniest parts of growing up is realizing some of the stuff you were told as a kid was not exactly the truth. Twitter decided to take this hilarious idea and, as always, turn it into a glorious meme.
Twitter led the charge with some of the most hilarious responses to the call for funny lies to share with our future children.
These are your Tweets of the Week.
i’m gonna tell my kids this was Joe Budden pic.twitter.com/PLulYdBGzB
— Filth Gates (@HellaKev) November 19, 2019
I'm gonna tell my grandkids that this was Steven Spielberg pic.twitter.com/fidyGKEODZ
— Bishop Tiddy Jakes (@MarcusMCMXC) November 20, 2019
I’m telling my kids that this was DaBaby pic.twitter.com/E3fjWOWl6Z
— $wagga Jxsn (@mattjxsn) November 19, 2019
Telling my kids this was Isaac Newton pic.twitter.com/DauodxIBev
— ruben ???? (@206Ruben) November 19, 2019
telling my kids this was lil nas x pic.twitter.com/wXK96a2ARq
— andrés (@papistalli) November 20, 2019
Twitter made sure to loop some notable legends into the mix, too.
Imma tell my kids this was Aretha Franklin pic.twitter.com/XdJwe0RtPF
— galleria garibaldi (@paultaughtyou) November 20, 2019
I’ma tell my children this was Maya Angelou pic.twitter.com/VaF3HC1IDo
— ༄ (@silentlyuncut) November 20, 2019
The meme got more sophisticated throughout the week, with versions clowning historical figures and current stars.
Gonna tell my kids this was Sammy Sosa pic.twitter.com/4hGS8LkZD5
— Bacon. I'm on it. (@Bacon_Gawd) November 19, 2019
Lmfaooooo don’t tell your kids I’m a murderer please. https://t.co/DioByxSKMI
— SheaButtaBaby (@Solo_Kalin) November 20, 2019
I’m going to tell my kids this was Florence Nightingale pic.twitter.com/AWnsYdyPb7
— SHISHA TRAP ???? (@folsforever) November 20, 2019
Gonna tell my kids this was Helen Keller pic.twitter.com/ie7jk1ETSE
— J. (@brwnsknblasian) November 20, 2019
gonna tell my kids this is Mount Rushmore. pic.twitter.com/G7SEWklnzn
— ✨Nakia Danielle✨ (@UrLeadingLady) November 20, 2019
I’m telling my grandchildren this was Malcolm X pic.twitter.com/QbwWBReQDH
— Ashy Malik???? (@AshyMalik) November 19, 2019
And of course, Twitter couldn't help but make a joke out of a studio director who reportedly suggested Julia Roberts for the role of Harriet Tubman.
Gonna tell my kids this is Julia Roberts pic.twitter.com/EKCO3jcGzJ
— Jenniggafer Hopez (@Asia_Bean) November 20, 2019
They even did a few about the United Kingdom.
Gonna tell my kids this was the Queen of England https://t.co/Dt4rQsvCzp
— M (@mjayxx_) November 19, 2019
I’m also gonna tell my kids this was Prince Harry pic.twitter.com/gzYWr4npX9
— Officialgracie (@OfficialGracie_) November 20, 2019
One of our favorite stars even went along with the joke.
I’m gonna tell my grandkids this is me. pic.twitter.com/mxKX1SFGjD
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) November 20, 2019
But one of the funniest ones was about the meme itself.
yall: im telling my kids
global warming: pic.twitter.com/yUQxLgoeCa— 포 (@powsafi) November 19, 2019
What lies will you tell your kids?