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In Bud Not Buddy put rule #3 in your own words

"No. 3, If you got to tell a lie, Make sure it's simple and easy to remember."

In Bud's situation, there are times when he has to lie.  Most people face it once in a while.  The more elaborate a lie is, the more difficult it is to remember all the details.  That makes it even harder to keep the lie straight.  If you're going to tell a lie, make it short and simple.  The more complicated the lie, the harder it is to remember and then be able to pull if off.  Most people will not believe you if you stumble trying to remember what lie you made up.  Although a detailed lie seems to be more credible, most times short, sweet, and to the point are the best.  That is what is meant by rule #3.