Ever lied to a friend about something being good just so you wouldn't be the only one who had to sit through it?

We had to see it, she said.

When confronted, Oli said she just didnt want to be the only one who wasted money on it.

edition for EW in 2004).

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We made a pact that we were gonna swear it was the greatest thing ever.

We were gonna insist on the subtle nuances of the interpretive tone, and the costumes, everything.

We just painted a glorious picture and then insisted he go see it the next day.

And then when he came back, he was like, I really didnt care for it.

We were like, Nah.

I finhatedit, man.'

Have you ever lied to someone about something being good so theyd share your pain?