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#10: Tom Cruise Wearing Sunglasses
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“Risky Business” (1983) If somebody were to wear underwear, a white shirt, and sunglasses, while dancing to “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger, what movie do you think they were referencing? “Risky Business,” obviously, and if you look at the numerous parodies of this scene, that’s what you’ll see. However, viewers may be surprised when they revisit the original scene, as, not only is Tom Cruise’s character not wearing sunglasses at all, but his shirt is practically pink! Granted, his character does wear sunglasses elsewhere in the movie, but you’d think the shirt color would stick out in our collective memories!
#9: “Shazaam” Starring Sinbad
“Kazaam” (1996) When you think “Shazam,” generally one of a few things comes to mind. Either the recent superhero movie starring Zachary Levi, or else the ‘90s movie about a genie, starring Sinbad. Except…one of those isn’t real. Although there was a movie about a genie during the ‘90s, it starred Shaquille O’Neal, not Sinbad, and it was called “Kazaam.” Granted, Sinbad was pretty big during the ‘90s, and Shaq isn’t exactly known for his acting, but even so, a lot of people claim to remember plot details from this not-real film that differ from “Kazaam.” “Shazam” fans will need a real genie’s wish to create the non-existent movie.
#8: “If You Build It, They Will Come”
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“Field of Dreams” (1989) “Field of Dreams” follows Ray, who has a vision of a baseball diamond in his field and of long-dead baseball players playing on it. He also hears voices whispering the words: “if you build it, they will come.” Except, the line is “he will come,” not “they!” We can see how the quote might have gotten misremembered, given that not just one person shows up – there’s all the players, and the crowds to watch them. Also, “they” is a more inclusive and all-purpose pronoun than “he.” But it also misses the point of the movie – Ray’s relationship with his father, who is the “he” the quote refers to.
#7: The Great Pumpkin Appears
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“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” (1966) “Peanuts” has been a part of pop culture for over half a century and part of its longevity has been through animated specials that get aired nearly every year on TV, like this one. Despite its annual airing however, some believe this Halloween special used to have a different ending than the one being shown today. In the animated film, Charlie Brown’s friend Linus insists on the existence of the Great Pumpkin, who visits on Halloween. Linus waits up all night for the Great Pumpkin, and falls asleep outside still waiting for him. Except, some people remember the Great Pumpkin appearing when Linus falls asleep. Is this memory your “Great Pumpkin?”
#6: “We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat”
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“Jaws” (1975) “Jaws” is an iconic movie, the prototypical blockbuster. As such, you’d think that it’d be impossible to get anything wrong about its most famous line. Most people remember police chief Brody remarking, “we’re gonna need a bigger boat,” after catching sight of the monster shark for the first time. But actually, he says “you’re,” not “we’re.” He even repeats the line a minute later! “You’re gonna’ need a bigger boat, right?” But when it comes to quoting this line, everyone is sure, the line is “we’re.” It makes sense, since Brody’s aboard the boat too, yet everyone manages to get it wrong. Is the “we” just more inclusive and versatile, or did something devour the truth?
#5: “Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates”
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“Forrest Gump” (1994) Forrest Gump, and the film that bears his name, are both positively full of great quotes and simple wisdom. But one of the most frequently cited is a lot different than what most seem to remember. A lot of us seem to recall Forrest saying the phrase “life is like a box of chocolates” while sitting on a park bench, eating the confectioneries. But what he says is “was” not “is,” since he is referring to something his mama always said. Okay, so did his Mama say it instead? Nope! What she said was “life is a box of chocolates,” no “like.” One’s a simile, the other’s a metaphor. Did people just confuse the two? Or is it different now? Maybe Lieutenant Dan can explain…
#4: “Play It Again, Sam”
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“Casablanca” (1942) “Casablanca” is another landmark movie full of quotable moments. It actually has several Mandela effect lines, but possibly the most consistently noted is the quote “play it again, Sam,” most frequently attributed to Humphrey Bogart’s character, Rick. But what he actually says to Sam, the piano player, is “play it.” Ingrid Bergman’s Ilsa comes close too, saying “Play it, Sam,” but even she doesn’t get the exact quote that everyone always references. So why does everybody get it wrong? Are we simply swept up by the romance of the film? And why did Woody Allen make a movie and name it after the wrong quote?
#3: “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…”
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) In the fairy tale “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” the Evil Queen speaks the words “mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” or some variant, like “one of all.” With us so far? Well, if you grew up watching the Disney movie, things are about to get weird, because the film that arguably popularized the story for modern audiences for almost the last century actually has a different line: instead of “mirror, mirror,” the queen says “magic mirror.” It’s possible that people are conflating the movie and the fairy tale, but not everyone who saw the movie has read the storybook version. And why would Disney change this specific line?
#2: “Hello, Clarice”
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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) Dr. Hannibal Lecter’s conversations with FBI agent-in-training Clarice Starling are absolutely electrifying, and are easily the highlights of this fantastic thriller. But arguably the most famous line from the movie is actually nowhere to be found in it. Hannibal the cannibal never says the exact words “hello, Clarice” in “The Silence of the Lambs.” He says “good morning” when he first meets her, and he delivers a “good evening, Clarice” during their final meeting, but never a straight “hello.” He does say the line, or one close to it, in the sequel, but the quote had already become a part of pop culture by then. What we need are minds as sharp as both these characters on the case! Before we get to our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: “Run, You Fools!” - “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) It’s Actually “Fly,” Not “Run" Alternate Ending, “Big” (1988) Some People Remember Susan Becoming Little Spike or Stripe? “Gremlins” (1984) Well, He Does Look More Like a Spike Cruella Deville, “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” (1961) It’s De Vil, Not Deville!
#1: “Luke, I Am Your Father.”
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“Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Considering how immensely popular they are, the “Star Wars” movies still have details that are actually different from public perception, like the fact that C-3PO has half a leg that’s silver, and is not fully gold. But the most infamous example is what is easily one of cinema’s iconic quotes: Darth Vader telling Luke that he is his father. If you ask most people to quote the scene, they’ll say, “Luke, I am your father.” But Vader says in the movie, “No, I am your father.” Is it simply that the addition of ‘Luke’ provides more context and removes the need for a set-up? Or perhaps the Dark Side of the Force is at work…
