Craziest TV & Movie Mandela Effects That Make Us Question Our Sanity

What even is the Mandela Effect?

The Mandela Effect is a strange phenomenon in which a large group of people remember an event or detail differently from how it actually happened. This intriguing concept was named after the collective false memory that Nelson Mandela died in prison in the 1980s, when he actually died in 2013.

Here are ten prominent examples of the Mandela Effect in movies and TV shows that illustrate how our minds can play tricks on us.

Sex and the City

Yep – the title is often misremembered as "Sex in the City," but it is actually "Sex and the City."

Looney Tunes

Many remember the cartoon series as "Looney Toons," but the correct spelling is "Looney Tunes."

Star Trek

The phrase "Beam me up, Scotty" is commonly attributed to the show, but it was never actually said. Whaaat? So where is it from, then?

Mickey Mouse

Did Mickey change his outfit? Some people recall Mickey Mouse wearing suspenders, but he has never worn them in his classic look.

Pikachu

Many fans remember Pikachu having a black tip on his tail, but his tail is completely yellow except for a brown patch at the base. But HOW did we all see the black tip?

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

The famous quote "Luke, I am your father" is actually "No, I am your father." Huh.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

People frequently quote "Mirror, mirror on the wall," but the correct line is "Magic mirror on the wall." I can not believe that.

Forrest Gump

The often-quoted line "Life is like a box of chocolates" is actually "Life was like a box of chocolates." Just a teeny tiny difference, but now I can't quote it anymore.

The Matrix

Do you remember the iconic line, "What if I told you everything you know is a lie?" Nope, you don't. Because it does not actually appear in the movie. The closest line is, "Let me tell you why you’re here."