Mandela effect

Summary

Mandela effect is a conspiracy theory^[1]. It draws 213 Wikipedia views per month (conspiracy_theory category, ranking #59 of 86).^[2]

Key Facts

• Mandela effect is credited with the discovery of Fiona Broome^[3].
• Mandela effect's instance of is recorded as conspiracy theory^[4].
• Mandela effect's instance of is recorded as urban legend^[5].
• Mandela effect's instance of is recorded as Internet slang^[6].
• Mandela effect's instance of is recorded as internet meme^[7].
• Mandela effect's instance of is recorded as paranormal^[8].
• Nelson Mandela is named after Mandela effect^[9].
• Mandela effect is a type of false memory^[10].
• Mandela effect is a type of collective memory^[11].
• Mandela effect's said to be the same as is recorded as collective false memory^[12].
• Mandela effect's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 2009^[13].
• Mandela effect's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 2010^[14].
• Mandela effect's has cause is recorded as false memory^[15].
• Mandela effect's has cause is recorded as collective memory^[16].
• Mandela effect's has cause is recorded as fake news^[17].
• Mandela effect's has cause is recorded as misinformation effect^[18].
• Mandela effect's official website is recorded as https://mandelaeffect.com^[19].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include conspiracy theory^[4], urban legend^[5], Internet slang^[6], internet meme^[7], and paranormal^[8].

History and Context

Nelson Mandela is named after Mandela effect^[9].

Why It Matters

Mandela effect draws 213 Wikipedia views per month (conspiracy_theory category, ranking #59 of 86).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[20] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[21]