Some Great Examples of the Wild Phenomenon “The Mandela Effect”

3d illustration of the human brain

Nobody has a perfect memory. You can blame information overload, multitasking, lack of sleep, stress… the reasons are many. However, even without these distractions, we can still mix up life’s details, or as people call it, the Mandela Effect.

Why Is It Called the Mandela Effect?

The term “Mandela Effect” was established in 2009 by paranormal researcher Fiona Broome. She created a webpage to detail her observance of the phenomenon.

The Famous Star Wars Line

Darth Vader

Many people think that in the movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader says “Luke, I am your father.” In reality, Vader actually stated, “No, I am your father.”

The Smile of Mona Lisa

The Smile of Mona Lisa

There are countless discussions about the most famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. Some say that is smiling; however, others believe that her expression has changed over time. A conspiracy theory or false memory? It can be difficult to say.

The Fruit of the Loom

Fruit of the Loom Logo

It doesn’t matter what you remember, the famous American underwear brand never featured a cornucopia behind the fruits in the logo. It has always depicted currants, green grapes, a red apple, purple grapes, and leaves. It turns out that there is no cornucopia in sight!