you really did that? In real life? ...

I haven't heard of any story like that before. Saw it only in the movies.

It's kind of mean, though.

Was thinking about a story myself when I was in the mood to talk bullshit and only one story comes into my mind, years ago:

That was in the United States during my visits (a very good friend of mine lives in California) and I was introduced to a girl named "Mandy". She was simple minded and obviously gullible. She asked me about Germany and her question was, if we have cars over here. I looked at my friend Norman, who already started to make grimaces and I answered seriously: "No, we are very behind and still use horse-drawn carriages. In fact, there's not much industry in my country and we struggle to make a living." She nodded in sympathy as if saying: "Oh, how sad for you." Norm burst into laughter but she still didn't get it and I made up stories all evening long.

Whenever Norm and I get in touch he brings up "Mandy" and wants to pee himself. Of course, that is another caliber and I actually felt a little bit ashamed that I made fun out of her. Don't know if I would do it today.

But I must admit that nevertheless your story amused me a lot!