Peptol-Bismol Fake Logo

Peptol-Bismol

Actually: Pepto-Bismol

Pepto-Bismol, also known as “bismuth subsalicylate” is an antacid medication used to treat temporary discomfort of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, such as “nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea”, the order of which is used in a lot of their commercials and branding.

Although the history page of Pepto-Bismol describes its name change from “Bismosal”, it doesn’t explain where the “Pepto” comes from. My guess is it has to do with the “peptic” areas of the human body (the stomach and duodenum), which Pepto-Bismol effects. Pepto may be a play on “peptic”.

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JCPenny

JCPenny

Actually: JCPenney or J.C. Penney

JCPenney (also known as JCP and Penney’s for short) is a chain of American mid-range department stores.

I was first made aware of this Mandela Effect from a post on the Subreddit by KitKhat. Upon further research it looks like it is quite a popular misspelling and general misconception. Googling JCPenny -JCPenney gives thousands of results spanning across news articles, review sites, online discussions and more. Calling it a Mandela Effect might be a stretch as I dived deeper into why this one is so common and why it got a lot of support on the Subreddit.

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Chic-fil-A

Chic-fil-A

Also Remembered As: Chik-fil-A

Actually: Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A Logos Throughout the Decades
Chick-fil-A Logos Throughout the Decades

Chick-fil-A is a popular American fast food restaurant chain specializing in chicken sandwiches. The “fil-A” portion of the name is a play on the pronunciation of “fillet”. It gained notoriety in the press when it publicly declared it’s stance of opposing same-sex marriage.

The first Chick-fil-A opened in 1967 and the name was registered in 1963. The original and official trademark registration from 1968/9 can be viewed online here. Their name has never changed.

The first time I stumbled across this one was on the Subreddit, posted by The_JollyGreenGiant. The post received many replies and many people agreeing with the memory as suggested or with an alternate of memory of “Chik-fil-A”. As with many of these posts, there is also a few that remember as it actually is as well. Searching online for “chic-fil-a” will produce many examples of other people who have misspelled the company as well.

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