Trending topics hit Twitter every day. In this recurring series, "Behind the Hashtag," we take a look at the most intriguing ones -- of any nature -- being tweeted across the web.
One of today's most popular hashtags, #BestLieEver, is all about stretching the truth to friends, family and, yes, even yourself.
It started early Thursday by Jai Brooks, one of five members of Melbourne, Australia-based YouTube comedy group The Janoskians. The original message, below, was retweeted more than 5,500 times.
#BestLieEver of course i read the terms and conditions!— Jai J.D Brooks ⚓ (@JaiBrooks1) April 4, 2013
Twitter users responded with both confessions and accusations. There were plenty of repeats, like, "I love you," "You're the only one," and "I'll be there in five minutes," as well as some cheeky originals. We've compiled a few of our favorites below.
What topics did you see circulating Thursday? Share your favorites with us in the comments.
#BestLieEver "I'll be there in 5 minutes."— h a s s a n(@hassanmusician) April 4, 2013
#BestLieEver nothing.— Spoiled Little Brat (@spoiledbratprbz) April 4, 2013
#BestLieEver "I've just been super busy ya know?"— BitterGirlRants (@BitterGirlRants) April 4, 2013
#BestLieEver: I'm never sarcastic.— The Dark Lord (@Lord_Voldemort7) April 4, 2013
No, I didn't do anything in Bangkok #BestLieEver— Angry Bombay Girl (@shadymumbai) April 4, 2013
#BestLieEver: "RETWEET this for a FOLLOWBACK"— Dave Lamban (@Davelamban) April 4, 2013
#BestLieEver Gimme a minute— Levi° (@Gooner_Fischer) April 4, 2013
I'll study tonight. #BestLieEver— Lindsay Biantan (@itsmissSAY) April 4, 2013
It's not you, it's me #BestLieEver— Migs Edosma (@MiggyBer) April 4, 2013
I am the god damn Batman. #BestLieEver— Ameya Ghag (@PabloPricasso) April 4, 2013
#BestLieEver I'll quit smoking.— Precious Vitangcol(@PrEciOuSLegion) April 4, 2013
#BestLieEver when someone says "LOL"— rhebzie speaks (@rhebziespeaks) April 4, 2013
Gonna sleep early today #BestLieEver— Jigo Mercado (@jigomercado) April 4, 2013
i won't tell anyone, i promise! #bestlieever— Sarah Elizabeth (@this_is_sarah08) April 4, 2013
I don't need to write that, I'll remember it. #BestLieEver— Arman Kalaw (@ermeynkeylaw) April 4, 2013
#BestLieEver "that's it! I'm never drinking again" Following weekend= twitter.com/stucrompton/st…— just for a laugh (@stucrompton) April 4, 2013