Can the past change? It sounds incredible, but scientists are debating exactly this, with various theories ranging from quantum mechanics to the many-worlds interpretation. If it could, how would it appear to us? The internet is buzzing with wild ideas, so it's time to go over where they originated, and consider in detail what exactly might be causing it.
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The 2001 movie where cats fought dogs was called...?
MMDE: Cats vs Dogs
Current: Cats & Dogs
It is an epic battle that has been fought for thousands of years.
Brought to the big screen in 2001, the legendary tale of the ongoing war between otherwise cute-looking cats, and their friendly-looking (but that might be just an act) dogs was made into a movie, which saw a sequel in 2010.
Many remember the movie Cats vs Dogs, which showed just how much is going on in this battle which we mere humans are totally unaware of. The problem? That movie never existed.
The movie everyone is thinking of is called "Cats & Dogs", but it's remarkable how many are sure they see the "vs" in mental image when they conjure up the movie poster.
- Cory Grajales 0 Comments
The Bare Necessities: "I couldn't be ____ of my big home"
MMDE: I couldn't be fonder of my big home
Current: I couldn't be found of my big home
The famous Jungle Book Disney movie from 1967 featured many memorable songs, arguably the most stand-out being "The Bare Necessities". There's a Mandela Effect around a line in it though:
Wherever I wander, wherever I roam
I couldn't be fonder of my big home
That's the way it's currently printed when you Google "bare necessities official lyrics". Yet listening to the original, it's clearly, even deliberately, sung as "I couldn't be found of my big home". Go ahead - it's at the 23 second mark here. The emphasis is very odd because it no longer rhymes, and of course turns the line into nonsense compared to the way everyone remembers it being before.
- Ray Wu 0 Comments
Inception: Hollywood's distinctive foghorn sound
MMDE: "Inception" was the first movie the distinctive foghorn sound was in
Current: The distinctive foghorn sound was not in the movie "Inception"
Everyone knows movies have stylistic trends. This goes back to the early days of cinema, when no comedy was complete unless someone's face received a generous helping of flying pie. Looking back, certain stylistic cliches can be spotted which almost date them. Your movie is set in a remote jungle? The opening sequence must have a low fly over shot. Your action thriller must have the hero being beaten up, and only winning through when all hope seems lost.
Technology plays a role too. Once some gimmick is tried once, and seen to catch on, it seems to be everywhere and usually gets it's name from the first time it was used. There's an example of this with the loud, dramatic, pounding, repeating sound that directors just can't seem to stay away from, and it's known affectionately as the "Inception Foghorn". The problem? It's not in the movie. At all.
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What held up Mickey Mouse's trousers?
MMDE: Mickey Mouse wore suspenders
Current: Mickey Mouse did not wear suspenders
Mickey Mouse made his full debut in the classic Disney cartoon "Steamboat Willie" in 1928.
Appearing today as a shaky black and white quaint historical curiosity, it's causing a stir amongst many people who are pointing to something it shows as a Mandela Effect. That is - he has no suspenders. They are certain he used to use them to keep his trousers up.
People are reporting that he definitely had them, not only because they saw them but because they distinctly remember what he did with them. They remember him snapping them in time with the music as he turned the wheel, strutted across the deck and whistled, etc.
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What color was it originally?
MMDE: Black and red
Current: Green and red
Is this a Mandela Effect or a squabble about who sees what color as what?
Freddy Krueger, the evil villain from from the 1984 horror movie "A Nightmare on Elm Street", was as famous for his razor glove as his loud striped sweater. Many remember this being black and red, but see it today as green and red.
There may be more to this though. There are some instances where the same image can be seen differently by different people - for example, the famous "White and Gold or Blue and Black" dress. Now, imagine how hard things would get if you didn't have a single image like that, but just had to remember what it was like.
- Ray Wu 0 Comments
Was there an exclamation mark?
MMDE: Yes: They Live!
Current: No: They Live
Seems someone's all out of bubblegum.
The iconic 1988 movie "They Live" either did or didn't have an exclamation mark after its title, and it's freaking out those who are sure it's changed.
References today show it's not present, but the MMDE affecting many show it was.
Often described as the ultimate conspiracy theory movie, it's ironic that it became the subject of one itself. The hero is never named, which is an allusion to him representing every "normal" person in the real world. The story follows his journey as he realises completely disguised aliens are living directly amongst us.
- Tracy Cooper 0 Comments
The 1958 version: color or black and white?
MMDE: Black and white
Current: Color
First off, those experiencing this MMDE are well aware that TV's from the late 50's and 60's were black and white, so even though that's the knee-jerk explanation for this, it's not what they are saying. At that time, TV's themselves were still rare, so most would have seen the movie in the cinema anyway.
What they remember is the movie being in black and white, whereas today all references show it as always having been filmed in color.
There were posters and publicity shots which are in black and white, and are still easily searchable on the internet, which may have contributed to the idea it was not filmed in color.
