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Man Jumps in Canal to Escape Angry Goose on Would I Lie To You?

BBCSeptember 2, 20254 min3,837 views
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The Goose Encounter

  • 😨 The comedian recounts being scared of geese while walking down a canal path in Manchester.
  • 🧱 Trapped between a brick wall and the water, he encountered a goose that honked aggressively.
  • 🌊 Panicked by the goose's vocalization, he jumped into the canal in a pencil dive.

The Aftermath and Reflection

  • 🧍 He stood in the canal for about 90 seconds, observing the confused goose.
  • 🚶 After the goose calmed down, he walked past it and out of the water.
  • 🤔 He later reflected, stating to himself, "I think you might have overreacted there."

Panelist Guesses

  • 🤷 Shazia initially thought the story was a lie due to its outrageous nature.
  • 👍 Lee Mack was persuaded by the storytelling and initially leaned towards it being true.
  • ⚖️ The final decision involved a 50/50 split before the comedian revealed the truth.

The Verdict

  • ✅ The comedian confirmed that the story of jumping into the canal because of a goose was true.
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