11 Times Our Lebanese Parents Lied To Us

Many of us have lied to our Lebanese parents, but it’s not all one-sided! Here are some lies our Lebanese parents have told us over the years.

1. Feekon tkouno shu ma badkon

Lol. Lmao.

2. 3anna mennon bel beit…

No! Homemade Big Mac does not hit the right levels of this-is-the-worst-thing-my-body-will-experience-today.

3. Ma 7ada 7a yla7ez

Everyone can see AND is talking about IT, very loudly!

4. Shoes last 8 years

Everyone knows they last 6 years!

5. Kteer 7a tetsalo wallah

Yes, I am so happy. I love to spend 6 hours with my weird uncle every week. This is so enjoyable.

6. 3a eyeme…

Wait, the civil war didn’t start while the Titanic was sinking during World War II on the lost planet of Jars…

7. Fikon tkouno el ra2ees shi nhar…

Na7na druze! Ra2ees shu?!

8. Eza akalto 3elke betdal b batenkon la 50 sene…

Lies, I’ve swallowed so much gum and I am so normal and great and functioning.

9. Fi wa7esh byekelkon eza betfouto 3a oudet ahelkon ba3ed el 12…

Wait? That was just me? Guys?

10. Shakla saf2et hawa

THAT DOES NOT EXIST!

11. El 3alam kello maftou7 edemkon

Lol. Lmao