It’s true!

No, really—people say that. A lot. And every time I hear it, something inside me raises an eyebrow. Not my literal eyebrow, because those often do their own thing. But that deep, curious, autistic-math-brained part of me that calculates odds faster than a roulette wheel on fire? Yeah, that part leans in.

Because let’s be honest: when someone ends a sentence with “It’s true,” my instinct isn’t to believe them more—it’s to wonder why they felt the need to say it in the first place.

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“True” Is the New “Trust Me”

Growing up Mormon, we tossed around the word “true” like it was seasoning salt. The Church is true. The prophet is true. The potato salad is true. (And that last one probably was—Sister Jensen didn’t mess around with dill.)

But in retrospect, “true” was often a placeholder for “please don’t question this.” It was like verbal bubble wrap—soft, safe, and meant to keep fragile beliefs from getting bruised in transit.

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The Autistic Probability Filter

Now, I’m not saying everyone who says “true” is lying. I’m just saying that, as someone autistic and pretty good at spotting patterns and estimating averages, I’d guess that statements ending in “true” land on the side of uncertain more often than we’d like to admit.

I’d estimate that if someone uses the word “true” to convince you of something, there’s about a 50% chance they don’t have the data to back it up. Maybe even lower. Honestly, what do you think the odds of it being factual?  50%? 20%? I’d love to hear your take. (No, I’m not collecting your email.)

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Facts vs. Feelings Dressed as Facts

Facts, on the other hand, bring receipts. Facts don’t ask you to take their word for it. They come with charts, history, math—things that survive scrutiny. If “true” is someone sliding into home plate without touching third base, “facts” are the player that ran all the bases with a GoPro strapped to their chest.

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So What Do We Do With This?

Here’s my gentle challenge: every time you hear “It’s true” or even its cousin “Believe me,” treat it like a clue. Not a verdict. Ask questions. Look it up. Be curious. Be the person who doesn’t just accept the package but opens it and checks what’s inside.

We live in a world where misinformation and half-truths dress up in sincerity and confidence. But sincerity isn’t evidence. Truth isn’t proven by tone.

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Closing Thought (And It Is True… Mostly)

The next time someone tells you something is “true,” pause. Not to reject it, but to investigate it. Because while trust is beautiful, informed trust is even better.

And hey—what percentage of the time do you think “It’s true” actually is true? Drop your guess in the comments. No pressure. Just facts, feelings, and a little bit of oddly curious Robbie logic.

Stay quirky. Stay questioning. Stay one of one.

—Oddly Robbie

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Want to test more truths or share your own? Talk to my digital twin over some virtual yerba mate. I’m always listening.

PS: The potato salad was good. That’s a fact.