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The Mandela Effect: 100 Amusing and Bemusing Events

One of the more interesting modern-day phenomena is one called the Mandela Effect. It’s a curious collective misremembering of facts, events, or memories that a large group of people experienced if not shared. From inconsistent recollections of childhood movie quotes to oddly skewed recollections of news events and other occurrences, these misremembered “memories” are one of the more unusual aspects of the human mind.

That said, many of the instances of the Mandela Effect have an almost “paranormal” edge to them. Even if viewers discount the paranormal aspects of these collective misremembered “memories,” the sheer volume of these shared experiences is difficult to explain. Here are 100 examples of the Mandela Effect that are both amusing and bemusing.

Famous People

1. Nelson Mandela vs. Mandela Effect: Nelson Mandela’s death in 2013 was widely reported, but many enthusiasts of the Mandela Effect remember him becoming ill or even dying in the 1980s.

2. Princess Diana: Some people recall the late Princess of Wales dying in a car crash with her boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed, while others remembered a plane crash in France.

3. Shazam vs. Captain Marvel: Though both superheroes have similar powers, some Superman fans swear they were two different people.

4. Berenstein Bears vs. Berenstain Bears: Renowned children’s book series have a confusing name with some saying Berenstein and others saying Berenstain.

5. The Monopoly Man vs. The Monopoly Guy: Some claim the mascot for Monopoly is a man and others believe he’s a mustachioed guy in a top hat.

6. Looney Tunes vs. Looney Toons: Fans are split on whether the classic cartoon series is spelled Looney Tunes or Looney Toons.

7. Darth Vader: Some argue that the villain in Star Wars always said, “Luke, I am your father.” Whereas in actuality, he says, “No, I am your father.”

8. Sinbad the Sailor: Was this beloved character played by actor Robin Williams, or was Sinbad the Sailor a character played by someone else?

9. Jeopardy vs. Jepardy: Fans of the game show can’t seem to agree on the spelling.

10. Humphrey Bogart: Was this movie star’s last line in Casablanca, “Play it again, Sam,” or “Play it, Sam”?

Famous Quotes

11. “Mirror, mirror on the wall”: Is it “who is the fairest of them all” or “who is the fairest one of all”?

12. “Greed is good”: Was Gordon Gekko’s famous Wall Street line “greed is good” or “greed is great”?

13. “Beam me up, Scotty”: Despite being a popular phrase, the character is never asked to “beam up” in any Star Trek episode.

14. “Nice guys finish last”: This phrase is attributed to Leo Durocher, but there is no evidence that it originated with him.

15. “Elementary, my dear Watson”: Sherlock Holmes never actually said “elementary, my dear Watson” in any novel or screen adaptation.

16. “Play it again, Sam”: This popular phrase wasn’t actually uttered by Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca.

17. “Elementary, Watson”: James Watson was never referred to by “elementary” in any novel or screen adaptation.

18. “We are the knights who say ‘Ni!’”: This memorable line from Monty Python and the Holy Grail is sometimes remembered as “We are the knights who say ‘Nee!'”

19. “Luke, I am your father”: This iconic Star Wars line is more accurately remembered as “No, I am your father.”

20. “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn”: This memorable line wasn’t actually said by Clark Gable in Gone With the Wind.

Fictional Characters

21. E.T.: Did E.T. have a beard or not?

22. Harry Potter’s scar: Did Harry have a lightning-bolt-shaped scar on his forehead or a long scratch?

23. Star Wars stormtroopers: Were the white-armored soldiers of the Galactic Empire all male, or were there female troopers?

24. Captain Hook: Did this villain of the classic story Peter Pan have a hook for a hand, or a claw?

25. Alfred E. Neuman: Was the iconic mad-looking mascot of MAD magazine always Mad?

26. Mickey Mouse: Does the beloved Disney character always look exactly the same or have his features changed over time?

27. Bugs Bunny: Was Bugs Bunny’s catchphrase, “What’s up, Doc?” or “What’s up, Duck?”

28. Daffy Duck: Does Daffy Duck generally wear a bowtie or a collar?

29. The Cat in the Hat: The Cat in many people’s minds wears a striped hat instead of a tall, red and white cone-shaped hat.

30. The Grinch: Was the Grinch from Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas depicted as having green fur, or brown?

Famous Products

31. Life cereal: Was the classic Kellogg’s cereal called Life or Lite when it was originally released?

32. Corn Flakes: Some some people remember the cereal being called Corn Flakes, while others believe it was called Corn Flakeys.

33. Kit Kat: Was this classic candy bar called Kit Kat or Kit-Kat?

34. M&M’s: Was this classic candy always called M&M’s or did it originally have a different name?

35. Jolly Ranchers: Were Jolly Ranchers originally called Jolly Rogers?

36. Jif Peanut Butter: Was this popular peanut butter always called Jif, or did it originally have a different name?

37. Life Savers: Was this classic candy originally known as Life Savers or Lifesavers?

38. Froot Loops: Was Froot Loops originally called Fruit Loops?

39. Kool-Aid: Was Kool-Aid originally called Kool-Ade?

40. Twinkies: Was this classic snack originally called Twinkles?

Famous Companies

41. KFC vs. Kentucky Fried Chicken: Many remember this fast-food staple being called Kentucky Fried Chicken instead of KFC.

42. Popeye’s vs. Popeye’s Chicken: Some remember the popular fried-chicken sandwich as Popeye’s Chicken, not Popeye’s.

43. Subway: Was the popular sandwich restaurant always known as Subway or was it originally called something else?

44. Coca-Cola: Was the drink always called Coca-Cola, or was it originally called something else?

45. Jell-O vs. Jello: Was the classic dessert always spelled Jell-O or did it used to be spelled Jello?

46. Dunkin’ Donuts: Some claim that this beloved coffee and donut shop was called Dunkin’ Donuts or Dunkin’ Donuts.

47. Burger King: Is the fast-food restaurant called Burger King or Home of the Whopper?

48. Google vs. Googol: Was this search engine originally called Googol, or was it always Google?

49. McDonald’s: Was this fast-food restaurant always called McDonald’s, or was the name something else before?

50. Toys “R” Us: Many remember this beloved store being called Toys “R” Us, but some remember it being called Toys are Us.

Famous Places

51. Mount Rushmore: Was the monument originally called Mount Rushmore, or was its original name somewhat different?

52. Mount Everest: Was Mount Everest originally called Mount Chomolungma?

53. Niagara Falls: Was the popular tourist destination always called Niagara Falls, or was it called something else?

54. Stonehenge: Was this prehistoric monument originally known as Stonehenge, or was it called something else?

55. The White House: Was the official residence of the President of the United States always known as the White House or was it called something else before?

56. The Taj Mahal: Was the ornate and beautiful building always called the Taj Mahal, or was its original name something else?

57. The Great Wall of China: Was the iconic wall always known as the Great Wall of China or was its original name something else?

58. The Colosseum: Was the massive Roman amphitheater always called the Colosseum, or was it called something else?

59. Big Ben: Is the famous clock tower actually called Big Ben or is its official name something else?