What does the “Mandela Effect” refer to? In 2019, New York Times made a Mandela Effect crossword puzzle, defining that this phenomenon is “a recent refinement of false memory that typically refers to pop culture or current event references.” Our jaws dropped when we found out that we lived an alternate reality and things were not exactly as we remembered. We’ll learn some new “facts” after completing this quiz.
What does Jigsaw say in the Saw movies?
- "I want to play a game."
- "Do you want to play a game?"
We may have watched all the movies and played the games, but many people remember that Jigsaw said "Do you want to play a game?" Actually, it was he who wanted to play the game, and it was no question!
People cannot remember how Pikachu’s tail looked like in the Pokemon series.
- Black-tipped tail
- Yellow tail
The most popular Pokemon character is Pikachu, but it’s so strange that people cannot remember whether Pikachu’s tail had a black zig-zag on its tip or it was only yellow. In reality, Pikachu’s tail is yellow!
Freddie Mercury’s last words at the end of the song "We Are the Champions" are…
- “... of the world!”
- “we are the champions”
With Bohemian Rhapsody being released in 2018, people revisited the hit song “We Are the Champions.” The lyrics at the end do not contain “... of the world!” Fun fact: Freddie did finish the song with “... of the world!” during the famous Wembley Stadium performance!
How many states are there in the United States?
- 50 states
- 52 states
Some people remember being taught there are 52 states in the United States, but the reality is that there are only 50 states. They may be confusing the numbers by adding U.S. territories, like Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
This Mandela Effect oddity has confused a lot of folks. Is it Looney Tunes or Looney Toons?
- Looney Toons
- Looney Tunes
While it makes no real sense since toons could come from the word "cartoon", Bugs Bunny and other beloved characters are actually members of the Looney Tunes!
The cartoon bear family is from the beloved children’s book. But not everyone can remember how the Bears were actually called.
- The Berenstain Bears
- The Berenstein Bears
No, there is no typo there! The Berenstain Bears were spelled with an “ain” and not with “ein.”
Carrie Bradshaw and her friends appeared in the hit HBO, but some people don’t recall the show’s title.
- “Sex and the City”
- “Sex in the City”
Fans swear that the pilot episode was titled “Sex in the City,” but the title has always been Sex and the City.
The popular product that people use to spray around the house and get that breeze scent is called…
- Febreeze
- Febreze
The odor eliminator is actually called Febreze and not Febreeze! There is no extra “e,” but some swear it is actually spelled with double e-s.
The Gremlin’s name from the 1984 cult classic has made people argue over the years. Which one is it?
- Stripe
- Spike
The villainous Gremlin was actually called Stripe, but many people insisted he was called Spike!
Forrest Gump’s famous scene with the box of chocolates quote was:
- “Life was like a box of chocolates […]”
- “Life is like a box of chocolates […]”
The correct quote is “life was like a box of chocolates,” although a lot of people remember it differently.
Monopoly Man, the shrewd business tycoon is featured on the box, but we cannot remember this detail - did he have a monocle or not?
- He had a monocle
- He had no monocle
Monopoly Man’s real name is Rich Uncle Pennybags, and although he did dress up like that, he didn’t wear a monocle!
C-3PO from Star Wars has fans split between two different opinions:
- C-3PO had a silver piece on a leg
- C-3PO was all gold
The robot was gold, but not all gold! On his right leg, down from the knee joint to his foot, he had a silver piece.
The Stone Age family was and is very popular around the world, but how is the family name spelled?
- The Flintstones
- The Flinstones
The animated family was always spelled “The Flintstones,” and has always had two of the letter “t”! However, when we say the name, the first “t” is dropped, which is why it may cause a confusion.
People cannot decide whether these famous biscuits are called:
- Double Stuf Oreos
- Double Stuff Oreos
We’ve been living a lie! There is no second “f” in Stuf! If we had an argument about how to better eat these biscuits, then add the new cookie conundrum to the list!
People cannot remember where exactly in the Magic Kingdom is Cinderella’s Castle.
- Near the park entrance
- At the end of the Main Street
We kept wondering whether Cinderella’s Castle was close to the admission turnstiles. The answer is no, it has always been behind the Main Street, at the end. However, a lot of people remember that it was close to the main entrance!
People have different opinions about Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar.
- He won the first Oscar in 2016
- He won the first Oscar in 2014
Leo won the first Oscar for Best Actor in 2016 for his role in “The Revenant.” Some people believe that he won an Oscar before, but the reality is that he was only nominated for Oscar in 2014, 2007, 2005 and 1994!
When it comes to brand names, not everyone remembers if there was a hyphen or not. Did KitKat come with one?
- Yes
- No
In fact, KitKat never had a space, so there is no hyphen. Nonetheless, chocolate lovers all around the world believed KitKat came with a hyphen.
The famous line the Wicked Queen says in Snow White is…
- "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…"
- "Magic mirror on the wall..."
A lot of people recall the Evil Queen saying “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” However, the queen doesn’t repeat the word “mirror.”
The famous Star Wars line that Darth Vader says to Luke in this scene is:
- “I am your father.”
- "Luke, I am Your Father."
Most of us remember Darth Vader saying “Luke, I am Your Father," but this is another Mandela Effect phenomenon!
The bear that teaches us to prevent wildfire is called
- Smokey the Bear
- Smokey Bear
Popular belief is that this character we’ve all seen as kids was called Smokey the Bear. Actually, his name is “Smokey Bear.”
The curious little monkey known as Curious George…
- Had a tail
- Had no tail
While most of us we cannot remember whether Curious George had a tail or not, according to H.A. Rey’s book, the monkey had no tail!
People cannot remember how this popular peanut butter is spelled.
- Jif
- Jiffy
Although we’d swear it was called “Jiffy,” the reality is that the peanut butter was Jif. It may be because its competitor brand is called “Skippy.”
This footwear brand has been around since 1992:
- Sketchers
- Skechers
The bran is Skechers, without a “t.” So, all shoe fans should remember this.
Is the Target logo a red ring around a center red circle or two red rings around a white circle?
- Red circle
- White circle
The Target logo only has a red ring, which is around a red circle in the middle.
Is there an “A” or an “E” in this American food brand?
- Oscar Meyer
- Oscar Mayer
We may have thought it was Oscar Meyer, but there is an “A” in this brand’s name!
What does Gandalf says in this iconic scene from Lord of the Rings?
- "Fly, You Fools!"
- "Run, You Fools!"
Before Gandalf fell, we can hear him say “Fly, you fools!" Instead, we remember him saying “run.”
How did Kellogg spell their cereals?
- Fruit Loops
- Froot Loops
We just noticed that it’s not “fruit,” but “froot”! Our lives was a lie!
Tony the Tiger's nose is what color?
- All black
- Blue and black
Tony the Tiger's nose is blue and black, although some people could swear it had an all-black nose.
The popular fizzy drink is spelled…
- Coca Cola
- Coca-Cola
The popular carbonated soft drink is spelled with a hyphen - it’s a small hyphen, but it’s there!
These cheesy crackers are called…
- Cheez-It
- Cheez-Itz
There is no extra “z” at the end of It! Yes, we are stunned as well!
Did you enjoy this quiz? Here are some more suggestions for you:
QUIZ: Only A Beatles Super Fan Can Pass This Quiz!
Find Out How Good You Are At Riddles
See If You Can Spot The Real Logos From The Fake Ones
Experts Know A Lot About You Based On What You See In This Picture
