Two turtles have allegedly been feuding for 120 years
The story of two turtles that have supposedly been enemies for 120 years over a stolen meal has gone viral. Skepticism is overwhelming: there is no evidence or dates.
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A 120-year feud between two turtles: fact or tall tale?
A story is circulating claiming that two turtles have held a grudge for 120 years, sparked by a stolen meal. Presented as a true event, the tale has sparked widespread skepticism among those who have heard it. Reactions were quick to come: "That seems like too short a time" or "They say it's a lie" sum up the prevailing view.
The lack of evidence and the implausible nature of a century-long feud between reptiles have led many to dismiss the story as a tall tale. Some even quip, ironically, that one should "never let the truth spoil a good story." Some compare the alleged rivalry with equally absurd human conflicts, while others turn to pop culture references, blaming Splinter, the ninja rat, for teaching the turtles how to fight.
Some of the replies also turn crude, but the key point is that no one offers any data to back up the anecdote. The story falls apart on its own: no sources, no dates, no names. Everything points to yet another urban legend, the kind that circulates online with no real basis.
The sarracena is the usual one: when faced with extraordinary tales, apply common sense. And in this case, common sense says two turtles don't hold a grudge for 120 years over a meal. Or maybe they do, but without evidence, it's best to take it with a laugh.
A story is circulating claiming that two turtles have held a grudge for 120 years, sparked by a stolen meal. Presented as a true event, the tale has sparked widespread skepticism among those who have heard it. Reactions were quick to come: "That seems like too short a time" or "They say it's a lie" sum up the prevailing view.
The lack of evidence and the implausible nature of a century-long feud between reptiles have led many to dismiss the story as a tall tale. Some even quip, ironically, that one should "never let the truth spoil a good story." Some compare the alleged rivalry with equally absurd human conflicts, while others turn to pop culture references, blaming Splinter, the ninja rat, for teaching the turtles how to fight.
Some of the replies also turn crude, but the key point is that no one offers any data to back up the anecdote. The story falls apart on its own: no sources, no dates, no names. Everything points to yet another urban legend, the kind that circulates online with no real basis.
The sarracena is the usual one: when faced with extraordinary tales, apply common sense. And in this case, common sense says two turtles don't hold a grudge for 120 years over a meal. Or maybe they do, but without evidence, it's best to take it with a laugh.
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