Brief Summary
This episode of "Would I Lie To You?" features several hilarious stories from the guests, each claiming to be true. The panel must decide whether the stories are true or lies. Some of the stories include a dog owner putting earmuffs on their puppy to protect it from loud noises, a comedian using an onion to make themselves cry during an acting exam, and a comedian accidentally destroying a priceless historical artifact with green tea.
- The panel is tasked with determining the truthfulness of each story.
- The stories are often outlandish and humorous, making it difficult to discern truth from fiction.
Dog Earmuffs
The first story involves a woman who claims she puts earmuffs on her British Bulldog puppy to protect it from loud noises, specifically during Christmas dinner. The panel is skeptical, questioning why she would go through the effort of teaching the puppy to wear earmuffs instead of simply putting it in another room. The woman insists that she does put earmuffs on the puppy, but the panel ultimately decides it's a lie.
Onion Tears
The second story features a comedian who claims he used an onion to make himself cry during an acting exam. He needed to cry during a monologue for his theater studies A-level, and his plan was to use an onion to induce tears. However, the onion caused his eye to start watering before he was supposed to cry, and he ended up having to finish the monologue while struggling to see. The teacher discovered his trick and was not impressed. The panel believes this story is true.
Green Tea Disaster
The third story involves a comedian who claims he accidentally destroyed a priceless historical artifact with green tea. He was rehearsing for a show and had a pint of green tea that spilled all over a letter written by soldiers to King George. The ink on the letter dissolved, and the museum staff were devastated. The comedian found the situation hilarious and laughed, which made the staff even angrier. The panel believes this story is true.
Beaches Tears
The fourth story features a comedian who claims she watched the movie "Beaches" before breaking up with her boyfriend to generate tears and mask her indifference. She thought that crying would make her boyfriend less angry about the breakup. The panel is divided on this story, with some believing it's true and others thinking it's a lie. The comedian reveals that the story is true.
Scotch Egg Success
The fifth story involves a comedian who claims he gave Damon Hill a Scotch egg before a Grand Prix race, believing it would bring him good luck. He was invited to the British Grand Prix and met Damon Hill on his team bus. He gave Hill the Scotch egg, and Hill later told him that he believed it helped him win the race. The panel is skeptical, but the comedian insists the story is true.
Fizzy Water Face Wash
The sixth story features a comedian who claims she washes her face with sparkling water every morning to open up her pores. She uses a soda stream to make the fizzy water and then washes her face with it before showering. The panel is amused by this story and questions the scientific validity of the practice. The comedian reveals that the story is a lie.
Tom Cruise at Argos
The seventh story involves a comedian who claims she took Tom Cruise to Argos to buy an extension lead. She was at the Dorchester Hotel for the premiere of "Minority Report" and Tom Cruise's assistant asked for an extension lead. The comedian offered to take Cruise to Argos to buy one, and they ended up going together. The panel finds this story highly unbelievable, but the comedian reveals it's a lie.
Singing Coach Rejection
The eighth story features a comedian who claims a singing coach refused to give her lessons because her voice was so bad. She auditioned for the coach by singing a song, and he told her that there was nothing he could do to help her. The panel is skeptical, but the comedian insists the story is true.
Millets Sleepover
The final story involves a comedian who claims she spent the night in a Millets store after falling asleep in a tent. She had an argument with her children and nephew while camping and left them with another family. She went to Millets to buy some warm weather gear, but the store was closed. She went to a nearby pub and fell asleep in the tent when she returned. The alarm went off, and she was discovered by the police and store manager. The panel is divided on this story, with some believing it's true and others thinking it's a lie. The comedian reveals that the story is true.
