The Mandela Effect is a strange concept. Some say it is a lunatic fringe theory with no substance. Yet, upon following the trail, evidence is revealed.
Reality Degradation Exposed: The Mandela Effect
Points to Consider About This Perplexing Concept
Introduction
Many people know about the term “the Mandela Effect,” but in a world filled with various ideas and distractions, few might be aware of metaphysical events or take them seriously. It’s time to pay attention to what’s happening around us. The author presents this article in a way that even hardened skeptics might regard the Mandela Effect as a genuine phenomenon. So, let’s dive into what the Mandela Effect is.
Defining the Mandela Effect
The Mandela Effect is when a group of people remember a historical event differently from others, and they are certain of their memory. There’s a split in how many people remember the event each way. People often say it is a 50/50 split, but it’s a chosen representation rather than an exact ratio.
No Underlying Reason to Hold Opposing Views
People who share similar views on on historical events don’t have to be part of the same group or believe the same things. This illustrates that typically when divisions of perception arise, there’s no circumstantial reason to take one side or the other. Usually, discussions focus on two sets of memories and their corresponding realities: the widely accepted one and an alternate version. As we delve deeper and as time unfolds, we might uncover even more alternate realities in the future.
Where the Term Originated From
The term came into being in 2009, at Dragon Con, which is the second largest Sci-fi convention in the USA. In breaks between activities a group of attendees, including Fiona Broome, began discussing how a significant amount of people recall Nelson Mandela dying before his actual death. And as the discussion evolved, they applied the term to simplify; it soon became the societally preferred term for the topic matter at hand.
Some Say It Is Misremembering
Individuals engaging in discussions on the Mandela Effect are typically certain beyond a shadow of doubt about what they saw. It is not proof, but at the same time, the phenomenon is happening more often, and this point is compelling. Furthermore, at times, evidence to support alternate memories arises. Not often though, because as we move between realities, evidence of any other reality than the one we are in is deleted accordingly by the universe (or whoever/whatever).
Many Recoil or Shut Down Upon Discussing It
Maybe you’ve heard of the “blind effect.” It’s where a person is presented with information, or even proof, that is from outside of their personal belief set or outside of what their faith, logic, intellect, etc., allows them to believe — and as a result they pull down a mental blind of sorts that blocks them to accepting or discussing it. This is something that will arise repetitively when discussing the Mandela Effect.
The Reason for This Article
This author recently had two back-to-back Mandela Effect experiences — first, a repeat birthday. Let me explain. Last year, I turned 56. This year, on my birthday, again, I turned 56. Age is a very surreal concept to me. Thus, each year, I calculate — I’ve done this for decades. Imagine my surprise when the calculator showed me that again I will turn 56 this year. It is not a broken calculator or a miscalculation that allowed it to happen (my husband agreed with my calculations both times), but some strange universal quirk.
Then, the second incident. My friend and her son came out to visit. After they left to go home, I discovered that her son had clogged the toilet with his apple. I called a plumber, and they told me it would be hours before they could get here. I occupied myself with other things.
Then, at some point, I went to look at it, and the apple was gone. I told this to a few people who didn’t blink an eye, including my friend. That apple was too large to be flushed and was stuck, and there was no one else in the house but me. No one flushed the toilet, and the apple didn’t break itself into bits and flush the toilet silently (if any flushing would have occurred, I’d have heard it).
Examples of the Mandela Effect
A suitable first example would be the one this phenomenon is named after — the death of Nelson Mandela. He died December 5th, 2013. However, when the news of his death was released, some were shocked as it was remembered by many that he had died somewhere within the eighties and nineties. He was ill while imprisoned, so people say that this is a misremembrance over people assuming the worst.
Then there is the Star Wars C-3PO anomaly; half remember him back in the day being entirely gold in color, whereas now commonly found references show him with a silver leg. Furthermore, it’s claimed that many of the silver leg pictures of him are based upon 1970s works and that he’s always been that way. Coincidentally, there’s another example of the Mandela Effect at work in the same movie. It’s a commonly used quote — where Darth Vader says, “Luke, I am your father.” But now, the movie says, “No, I am your father.” James Earl Jones has stated in at least one interview, that the first version is the one in the Star Wars script.
Speaking of movies, another example of this phenomenon relates to the James Bond movie “Moonraker,” the clip depicts Dolly sans braces. However, many remember Dolly with braces in that scene.
Next, some remember the color chartreuse being yellow-green. However, others remember chartreuse as being a pinkish red color. This to me is very peculiar, as I can’t imagine chartreuse being anything other than a yellow-green.
It’s also commonly stated that an island disappeared — Sandy Island, a small island that was not far from New Caledonia. Its coordinates were 19.2 degrees S and 159.93 degrees E. The island was said to be about the size of Manhattan. I looked into this, and it isn’t the only island that ever disappeared; islands that have been known to exist and are no longer present are called “Phantom Islands.”
A more riveting example of the Mandela Effect is that entire land masses have relocated. Many claim that when they went to school, the situation of continents differed from how it is today.
In a similar vein, many people claim that our organs are located differently now from how they were shown in schoolbooks back in the day.
Many remember a movie where Sinbad played a genie. However, he was never in such a movie.
What’s Behind the Mandela Effect?
What’s going on is something that cannot currently be defined. Some say that the Mandela effect is caused by scientists at CERN, with their large hadron collider experiments. The theory goes that the foundation on which our universe is built cannot withstand such radical adjustment of its basic particles.
Others say that world governments are manipulating us, and that all of our current reality is false and that occasionally we get glimpses of the truth. Some say that world governments manage the goings on at CERN, and that CERN exists, at least in part, to manage our reality. There are other opinions as well, and as already touched upon, one is that to many, this whole topic is a lot of people with faulty memories making much ado about nothing.
One Facebook friend suggested to me that these reality glitches are one of the initial signs of a higher level of awareness emerging within an individual and also within the populace, and that in time, individuals experiencing them will perceive multiple realities at the same time. Only time will tell, one way or the other.
Though it is veering a bit off topic, the same friend suggested that the multiple timelines being presented are foundational to what happens next, which is that the global populace will be divided and segregated by frequency to their own respective realities. So, to clarify — he claims it is about the earth’s populace ascending and in part about some people not ascending. He claims to have advanced spiritual awareness achieved over decades of meditation and pathworking, including the ability to multi-locate.
Many examples of the ME could be attributed to faulty memory or perception. Two prime examples of this are both Sally Field issues. It is said that her name was at one point Sally Fields, but this is a common error with such names — even professional writers and announcers make such mistakes. I am not suggesting that her name was not Fields but rather that this is one example that many will kick to the curb in discussion as it is easy to dismiss.
As for her being quoted as saying, “You really, really like me,” that sounds far better than what she actually said. Thus, it is easy to see how some might replace the awkward wording she used ([“and I can’t deny the fact that] you like me; right now, you like me”) with their preferred wording upon quoting her. Yet alternatively, it could be a true example of the Mandela Effect in action.
What do I think causes the Mandela Effect? This author personally offers no opinion one way or the other and suggests that if you’re interested, to do some poking around of your own. On another note, as I was tying up the loose ends in posting this piece, a friend of mine made an offhand remark that is quite true — when the Mandela Effect is discussed on Facebook, there appears to be a tendency for people to ignore the fact that someone or something would have to be behind the wheel if it is a bonafide thing as so many believe it to be. It could be a way to avoid being labeled a nut or a conspiracy theorist, or perhaps it is to avoid scrutiny.
Lastly, here’s a look at the Fruit of the Loom logo. Fruit of the Loom claims that their logo has always been the same, that it never had a cornucopia in it. However, people remember seeing one. This thread shows an image of one. It doesn’t prove anything, as brands can be knock-offs. Still, you can see how there’s reason some of these concepts persist. Alternatively, the shirt may be authentic.
Summary
There’s no true way to debate this topic, as underlying the whole thing is one of the first points mentioned. As the timelines change, the corresponding reality changes; hence, there is most often no residual proof of previous actualities. Many of the events related to the Mandela Effect may be written off as people misremembering. Yet, if you pursue this topic with an open mind and with some available time, your findings will blow your socks off.
Additional Related Points of Interest:
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How the Bible has changed-1. Caution — the speaker rambles.
How the Bible has changed-2. Caution — the host rambles.
The focal topic is the 2015 speech by Queen Elizabeth II. The narrator rambles.
Queen Elizabeth II, 2015 Christmas speech, “Enjoy Your Final Christmas.”
A professor discusses ME theories.
A study by the University of Chicago that show consistent similarities in results.
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