Lie
Rumors
Both words in one sentence
- There are even rumors that some wrestlers would lie under oath in court to maintain the illusion, and some old-time heels tell stories about carrying guns for their own protection from those fans who took it just a bit too seriously.
Source: Kayfabe - Because of how insanely quick rumors and news spread on the internet, game developers and publishers try to avoid the trope by either being intentionally vague, say nothing, or outright lie when they are asked about future games or future content.
Source: God Never Said That - This has been Retconned as being Very Loosely Based on a True Story, though there are rumors going on that it's Based on a Great Big Lie due its exaggerations and suspiciously strategic emotional appeal.
Source: Literature / Koizora
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