Name: The fine art of fibbing
Uploaded: 2025-06-05T14:53:16Z
Duration: 8 min 38 s
Description: Comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu has a hot take: we’re all liars, and that’s OK. Exploring the line between the little lies that do no harm and the big, self-serving whoppers you’d best avoid, she offers a crucial question to ask yourself to help determine if honesty is the best policy — or if a fib might best fit the situation.

Athena Kugblenu: The fine art of fibbing

The fine art of fibbing

Comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu has a hot take: we’re all liars, and that’s OK. Exploring the line between the little lies that do no harm and the big, self-serving whoppers you’d best avoid, she offers a crucial question to ask yourself to help determine if honesty is the best policy — or if a fib might best fit the situation.

Everyone lies, from claiming to be 'fine' after a setback to pretending to read terms and conditions. Little white lies, like telling a child their iPad will be thrown away to get them to brush their teeth, can grease the wheels of social life. The real challenge is spotting the difference between harmless fibs and the kind that do damage. By asking 'Who will benefit?' before bending the truth, people can navigate the fine line between kindness and deception.