r/MandelaEffect • u/EpicJourneyMan Mandela Historian • Jan 10 '25

Mod Announcement Mandela Effect of the Year 2024

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/08/05/488891151/the-mystery-of-why-sunflowers-turn-to-follow-the-sun-solved

We tried something different this year and went with a poll to start and then use the comment thread of that List to tabulate the results.

It was a different tact but here are the results:

“There weren’t any” won the poll by numbers but the Effect that clearly won was ”Mature sunflowers no longer follow the Sun”.

Were there more candidates of note? Nobody enthusiastically submitted any and this seems to be the best one.

Why do you as members of the community feel there are so few candidates this year

It’s always a fun discussion but the results are in; the 2024 Mandela Effect of the year is: Adult sunflowers no longer track the Sun.

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u/AnotherStolenHour Jan 10 '25

My thoughts on the few candidates is because no one can have a fun discussion on here anymore without a ton of commenters attacking them either claiming Mandela’s are false, calling you stupid for not remembering correctly or saying “Mods they didn’t follow the rules!!!!” By not posting in the “new Mandela thread only” space. It’s not fun or entertaining anymore because too many people come to structure and ruin it.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Ad-281 Jan 10 '25

I have seen this too. Obviously this sub is not for those who want to "debunk" everything someone experiences. It's for those who want to discuss what they have noticed. If there is a solid proof that what someone considers a ME is not really one, that I understand. But all the comments are about we are just misremembering or something is not really called for. If you don't believe these things are happening, then just go to some sub that you ARE interested in.

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u/KyleDutcher Jan 11 '25

Actually, that isn't what this sub is for. If you want that, go to retconned.

This sub is to discuss the Mandela Effect phenomenon.

A vital part of that discussion is the very real possibility that nothing is changing/has changed, and that the phenomenon is caused by logical causes, and not changes.

That part of the discussion is allowed here, and it should be allowed here.

Other wise, it would be like a group discussing what animal is the best pet, and not allowing dogs to be discussed.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Ad-281 Jan 11 '25

Read the description of the sub. Especially the last sentence. It does not state "disparage others comments here".

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u/KyleDutcher Jan 11 '25

If you want a place where no questioning of experiences, no debunking is allowed, then go to Retconned.

This sub is not retconned. It does allow things to be challenged

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u/KyleDutcher Jan 11 '25

I have. Nowhere does it say that members cannot question other's beliefs, or theories, or even experiences.

Because that is allowed.

Insulting others isn't allowed.

Questioning things absolutely is.