and now for something totally different

Why do people lie when they don't have to? Why do they lie when they don't need to say anything at all? Specifically, why do people feel the need to provide false excuses or explanations when no one is asking them to provide an excuse or an explanation?

I find it very odd. The person who wasn't even asking for an excuse, who would have been fine with the whole matter not even being touched upon, is nevertheless going to be at least slightly pissed when they are provided with a totally false one. Are these liars so stupid they think no one will find out they're lying? Or is it just blatant disrespect for the person they are lying to?

Sorry to be so cryptic, but this whole situation has me caught between

and



Jesus, lolcats, and I all find human behavior very strange.

xoxo