What's the most bizarre thing your parent ever told you?

I was a 12-year-old home alone late at night when I saw a guy walk across the 8-foot wall lining our backyard, jump down and go into the detatched garage. I called the police, got in touch with my pops and waited. The police and parental unit arrived at the same time, secured the perimeter, and discovered that the guy was gone. I was freaked! My dad’s explanation? It was the cable guy. Hmm…