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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When did David Carradine die?
MMDE: David Carradine did not die in 2009
Current: David Carradine died 2009
An explanation for the David Carradine Mandela Effect?
Actor/Musician David Carradine died in 2009, and since his death has been credited as an actor in more than 14 movies with the latest being released in 2017. Many people think he died much later, with the consensus being around that same year, 2017.
We are seeing this more and more, with Hollywood using techniques such as old footage from before an actor died, to a complete CGI recreation of them as seen in the latest Star Wars and Blade Runner movies.
This can only bring more confusion to the celebrity death class of Mandela Effects, because it also happens that some people even thought David Carradine actually died in the 90's. When they see him in movies released recently, it's almost certainly going to cause them to question these memories.
- Joe Hill 0 Comments
Little Richard died...?
MMDE: Little Richard died in 2016
Current: Little Richard did not die in 2016
A-wop-bom-a-loo-mop-a-lomp-bom-bom!
Once seen, once heard, never forgotten.
The trademark screech and flamboyant larger-than life persona of Little Richard was right up there with the greats during the early poineering 50's and 60's of rock and roll.
2016 was a terrible year for the deaths of many musical icons, including his modern-day equivalent, Prince. Many are saddened when they remember Little Richard dying in that year too, but as of the time of writing (Jan 2019) he'd be greatly amused to hear of this, because at that time he's alive and well.
Born Richard Wayne Penniman on December 5, 1932, he is famous the world over for hits such as "Tutti Frutti", "Lucille", "Long Tall Sally" and "Good Golly Miss Molly".
- Ray Wu 0 Comments
Richard Simmons wore a headband...
MMDE: Almost always
Current: Rarely if at all
Before the internet, in the 1980's the keep fit craze was spread into people's homes via the new technology known as the video cassette. Popularised by Jane Fonda with her famous workout, the scene was set for a flamboyant male equivalent to make his mark. That came in the from of Richard Simmons from Hollywood - a funny, unlikely character who seemed to never be away from TV chat shows and celebrity functions.
However, many people picturing him in his zany striped shorts and flyaway frizzy hair also are sure they remember one distinctive trademark detail - his headband.
It comes as quite a shock, therefore, when they are told he never wore one and despite the many images of him on the internet today, none of him sporting one can be found.
- Cory Grajales 0 Comments
Yup - it's THAT joke about his neighbor
MMDE: Neil Armstrong said "Good luck, Mr Gorsky" on the moon
Current: Neil Armstrong did not say "Good luck, Mr Gorsky" on the moon
Heard the one about the first man on the moon and his neighbor? Plenty have, and plenty more still believe it, yet despite this it's being called an MMDE because all references today show it to have been made up by a comedian.
The joke goes like this:
Just before reentering the lunar module after Apollo 11's EVA, Armstrong made the enigmatic remark, "Good luck, Mr. Gorsky." When Neil was a boy, Mr. Gorsky was his neighbor in Wapakoneta. One day while playing ball in the backyard, the story goes that young Neil heard Mrs. Gorsky shout at Mr. Gorsky: "Oral sex! You want oral sex? You'll get oral sex when the kid next door walks on the moon!"
The comedian's name is Buddy Hackett and he is said to have first made it around 1990.
- Ray Wu 0 Comments
There was a serial killer in London during the WW2 blackouts
MMDE: The Blackout Ripper is well known
Current: The Blackout Ripper is not well known
Gordon Cummings murdered 6 women in a style very similar to Jack the Ripper in London during the blackouts of the second world war. He was hanged for his crimes and is suspected of carrying out more which were never solved.
The only problem is - no-one seems to have heard of him. Despite the similar methods and locations as his more famous namesake 50 years earlier, news of his existence and activities comes as a urprise to many people.
When this happens, i.e. something which would be expected to be more widely known but isn't, some are pointing to a kind of Mandela Effect in reverse, where a whole set of events suddenly popped into our timeline. Research today shows they were always there, as they would be, yet no-one can remember them.
- Ray Wu 0 Comments
Rip Torn died?
MMDE: Rip Torn died in 2017
Current: Rip Torn did not die in 2017
Rip Torn has had a colourful life to say the least.
From his early days on the Larry Sanders Show, through to his many big-name movies roles including Easy Rider, Men in Black and even an appearance as a Columbo villain. In real life he "accidentally robbed a bank" in 2010, and as recently as 2016 was arrested for drunk driving.
However, it's the latest story which has caught many out which could be the wildest. Many people remember him dying in 2017, when as at the time of this story (Oct 2018), he's alive and well. There are plenty of celebrity death rumours on the internet now, and it's becoming difficult to distinguish the purposefully fake ones from the ones people genuinely seem to recall but can't exactly pin down, which are the Mandela Effects.
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At was alright on the night after all
MMDE: Early 2000's
Current: 2018
Many people were surprised to hear of the death of Denis Norden in 2018 because the were sure he'd died many years earlier.
Asked about it, the consensus seemed to be the early 2000's. Many also remember watching tribute shows covering his life story at some point after this.
He died aged 96, after a prolific career spanning the cinema, radio and TV and wrote scripts for several Hollywood films.
There was a "farewell tour" in 2007 which people could be confusing with the tribute.
