The liar reduces the size of his lie when his brother steps on his toes to remind him of his lying habits.
Humor. · Humor of lies and exaggeration · Humor of lies and exaggeration. · view the constellation · filed as X904.1
Motif
Filed across the traditions
- U.S. *Baughman.
Carried in tale types
- The Liar Reduces the Size of his Lie · ATU 1920D 1 recorded variant
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