Colin Firth‘s Mr Darcy emerging from a lake wet-shirted is arguably one of the most famous scenes in TV history.
But if you remember this classic moment from the BBC‘s 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, it turns out you’ve been a victim of the Mandela Effect.
The Mandela Effect is the strange phenomenon in which many people remember something in a particular way, but are wrong.
According to a recent YouGov survey, its something that affects many Brits.
As part of the poll, YouGov quizzed 2,240 British adults about eight common Mandela Effects to find out exactly how many of us have been fooled by them.
The results revealed that nearly half (49 per cent of Brits) recall Mr Darcy emerging from the lake wet-shirted – when in actual fact, he’s only seen walking around his estate, having swum in the lake.
‘You can always trust your own memory, or can you?’ the analytics group asked.
So, how many of these Mandela Effects have you fallen victim to?
Colin Firth ‘s Mr Darcy emerging from a lake wet-shirted is arguably one of the most famous scenes in TV history. But if you remember this classic moment in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, it turns out you’ve been a victim of the Mandela Effect
As part of the poll, YouGov quizzed 2,240 British adults about eight common Mandela Effects to find out exactly how many of us have been fooled by them
1. Does Mr Monopoly wear a monocle?
He’s one of the most famous board game characters – but does Mr Monopoly wear a monocle?
Contrary to popular belief, the answer is no.
If you’re baffled by this answer, don’t panic – you’re not alone.
YouGov’s poll found that a whopping 59 per cent of Brits remember Mr Monopoly with a monocle, while just 20 per cent say he does not wear one.
2. In Scooby-Doo, does Shaggy have a visible Adam’s apple?
Shaggy from Scooby-Doo is known for his rough appearance and love of sandwiches – but does he have a visible Adam’s apple?
YouGov’s poll reveal that more than half of Brits are convinced the answer is yes.
He’s one of the most famous board game characters – but does Mr Monopoly wear a monocle? Contrary to popular belief, the answer is no
Shaggy from Scooby-Doo is known for his rough appearance and love of sandwiches – but does he have a visible Adam’s apple?
In the Star Wars film ‘The Empire Strikes Back’, Darth Vader famously reveals to Luke Skywalker that he is his father. But what is the exact line in the movie?
However, Shaggy actually doesn’t have an Adam’s apple, and instead features a beatnik-style goatee.
3. What is the famous line that Darth Vader says to Luke Skywalker?
In the Star Wars film ‘The Empire Strikes Back’, Darth Vader famously reveals to Luke Skywalker that he is his father.
But what is the exact line in the movie?
While 48 per cent of Brits are convinced that the line is ‘Luke, I am your father,’ this is wrong.
Instead, Darth Vader tells Luke: ‘No, I am your father.’
4. Have Walkers Salt and Vinegar crisp packets always been green?
While Cheese and Onion is Walkers’ most popular flavour, Salt and Vinegar has also been a fan favourite for years.
The Salt and Vinegar packet is now bright green – but has this always been the case?
While almost a third (29 per cent of Brits) correctly identify that KitKat has never been hyphenated on the wrapper, 16 per cent believe it’s currently Kit-Kat
The Salt and Vinegar packet is now bright green – but has this always been the case?
According to YouGov’s poll, 39 per cent of Brits correctly recall that the packet has always been green, while 38 per cent incorrectly insist it was once blue.
5. Is it ‘Kit-Kat’ or ‘KitKat’?
Despite being one of the most popular chocolate bars around the world, the packaging on KitKats has also proved divisive.
While almost a third (29 per cent of Brits) correctly identify that KitKat has never been hyphenated on the wrapper, 16 per cent believe it’s currently Kit-Kat.
What’s more, a further 16 per cent are convinced that there used to be a hyphen, before Nestlé changed to KitKat.
6. Did Captain Pugwash’s crewmates have rude names?
People who read or watched the Captain Pugwash books and TV series often recall the crewmates having names that were double entendres.
People who read or watched the Captain Pugwash books and TV series often recall the crewmates having names that were double entendres. However, the crewmates actually had fairly sensible names, including Cabin Boy, Master Mate, Barnabas, and Willy
The name ‘The Mandela Effect’ was created by paranormal enthusiast, Fiona Broome, who was convinced that she remembered Nelson Mandela dying while he was still in prison in the 1980s
This includes the very rude ‘Seaman Staines’.
However, the crewmates actually had much more sensible names, including Tom the Cabin Boy, Master Mate, Barnabas, and Willy.
7. When did Nelson Mandela die?
The name ‘The Mandela Effect’ was created by paranormal enthusiast, Fiona Broome, who was convinced that she remembered Nelson Mandela dying while he was still in prison in the 1980s.
But Mandela’s death was not until 2013, despite Ms Broome recalling seeing his funeral on TV in the 1980s.
However, it seems that few Britons now succumb to this original version of the effect.
In fact, YouGov’s survey found that just three per cent incorrectly recall Madela dying in the 1980s, while 76 per cent correctly recall him dying in 2013.
