BOOKS & CHARACTERS
Fictional characters and book details people get wrong
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Dorothy's Slipper Color
Most people remember Dorothy's slippers in the 1939 film as being silver, or that they were silver in the original book and the movie changed them to ruby.
Wicked Witch of the West's Skin Color
Most people remember the Wicked Witch of the West from 'The Wizard of Oz' always having green skin, a distinctive feature.
Cowardly Lion's Courage in Oz
Many remember the Cowardly Lion as utterly fearful and never brave until the Wizard grants him courage.
Bugs Bunny's 'What's Up, Doc?' Frequency
Many recall Bugs Bunny starting nearly every interaction with 'What's up, Doc?' or using it as a general greeting.
Scarecrow's Intelligence in Oz
Many believe the Scarecrow is genuinely unintelligent throughout his journey and only gains a brain, and thus intelligence, from the Wizard.
Mickey Mouse's Suspenders
Many recall Mickey Mouse wearing suspenders with his red shorts, especially in his earlier appearances.
Balrog's Wings
Many movie-watchers and even some readers distinctly remember the Balrog having large, bat-like wings that it used for flight.
Superman's 'S' Shield Meaning
Many believe the 'S' on Superman's chest always and primarily stood for 'Superman'.
Voldemort's Name Pronunciation
Most people pronounce 'Voldemort' with a hard 't' sound at the end, as it is often heard in the films and common speech.
Cheshire Cat's Stripes
Many remember the Cheshire Cat having distinct, vibrant stripes across its entire body, especially in animated versions.
Iron Man's Arc Reactor Shape
Many firmly recall Iron Man's arc reactor as always being a perfect circular shape, his original iconic design.
Tinkerbell's Dress Color
Many remember Tinker Bell's dress as being a shade of blue, pink, or yellow, fitting for a fairy.
Curious George's Tail
Many people are convinced that Curious George, being a monkey, clearly has a long, prehensile tail.
The Hulk's Pants Color
Many remember the Hulk's pants as always being purple, a defining contrast to his green skin.
Scooby Doo's Collar Tag
Many believe Scooby Doo's collar tag has a bone shape or a generic 'S' for Scooby.
Cinderella's Slipper Material
Many people remember Cinderella's slippers as being made of fur, rather than glass, in some versions of the story or earlier retellings.
Mad Hatter's Hat Label
Many remember the Mad Hatter's hat having a label that simply says '10/6' or 'In this style'.
Dumbledore's Scar Location
Many remember Dumbledore's scar as being prominently visible on his face or hand, a distinctive mark he often showed.
Where's Waldo's Hat Pom-Pom
Many people are certain that Waldo's hat has a white pom-pom on top.
Eeyore's Tail Attachment
Many remember Eeyore's tail as being naturally attached but prone to falling off, or reattached with a simple knot.
Harry Potter's Eye Color
Many people remember Harry Potter's eyes as being blue or green in the films, or generally forget their specific color.
Three Little Pigs Wolf's Exact Line
Many recall the wolf's line as 'Little pig, little pig, let me in!' or 'Open the door, little pig!'
Man with the Yellow Hat's Name (Curious George)
Many are convinced that the Man with the Yellow Hat has a proper name that is commonly used in the books or shows, such as Ted or George Sr.
Gandalf's Staff Tip
Many believe Gandalf the Grey's staff always had a prominent crystal or glowing orb at its tip, especially in key scenes.
Mario's 'M' on His Hat
Many believe Mario has always had the distinct 'M' logo on the front of his red hat since his earliest appearances.
Tin Man's Heart in Oz
Many believe the Tin Man is completely devoid of emotion and empathy until the Wizard grants him a heart.
Alice's Dress Color
Many people firmly remember Alice always wearing a light blue dress with a white apron, especially from the Disney adaptation.
Captain Hook's Hook Hand
Many people remember Captain Hook's hook being on his right hand, a common dominant hand.
The Grinch's Dog Max's Antlers
Many distinctly remember Max the dog wearing a single reindeer antler, or a pair of small antlers, strapped to his head by the Grinch.
Anne of Green Gables Hair Color
Many remember Anne's hair as being a vibrant, fiery red, a very bold shade.
Paddington Bear's Boots
Many recall Paddington Bear always wearing his signature red Wellington boots, a distinctive part of his ensemble.
Peter Pan's Shadow Attachment
Many believe Peter Pan's shadow is simply loose or can be easily pulled off and on at will.
White Rabbit's Outfit
Many recall the White Rabbit wearing a full suit or a consistently detailed outfit with a large, obvious pocket watch.
Sonic the Hedgehog's Shoe Buckles
Many remember Sonic's iconic red shoes as having prominent yellow buckles on them.
Soundwave's Color (Transformers)
Many recall Soundwave as being predominantly black or dark grey, especially from his toy and early animated appearances.
Where the Wild Things Are - Max's Crown
Many recall Max's crown as being a simple, golden, or plain king's crown.
The Little Prince's Fox Color
Many remember the Fox in 'The Little Prince' as being a bright orange or red, like a typical red fox.
Snoopy's Collar Color
Many remember Snoopy's collar as being red or blue, a contrasting color to his white fur.
Beetlejuice's Stripe Pattern
Many remember Beetlejuice's suit having perfectly even and consistent black and white stripes, all uniform in width.
Garfield's Stripes on Back
Many recall Garfield having prominent black stripes all over his body, including down his back.
Sam-I-Am's Hat Color
Many recall Sam-I-Am's hat being blue or yellow, matching other colorful elements in the Dr. Seuss universe.
Piglet's Scarf/Clothing
Many remember Piglet wearing a small scarf, vest, or some article of clothing to cover himself.
Jiminy Cricket's Umbrella
Many remember Jiminy Cricket always carrying his small, blue umbrella, a constant accessory.
Sauron's Eye Color
Many recall the Eye of Sauron as having a bright yellow or green iris, similar to a cat's eye.
Winnie the Pooh's Tail
Many recall Winnie the Pooh having no visible tail, or a very small, indistinct one.
Smurfs' Hat Colors
Many believe that all Smurfs wear white hats, or conversely, that more Smurfs than just Papa Smurf wear colored hats.
Ron Weasley's Middle Name
Many fans mistakenly believe Ron's middle name is something like Arthur, Albus, or even William.
The Riddler's Question Mark Suit Color
Many remember The Riddler always wearing a bright green suit or jumpsuit covered in question marks.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Fruit Count
Many remember the hungry caterpillar eating a much simpler or fewer number of fruits on Saturday, or a different variety.
Gollum's Ring Finger
Many remember Gollum biting off Frodo's index or middle finger to reclaim the One Ring.
Corduroy Bear's Missing Button Location
Many remember Corduroy's missing button being from his overalls strap or pocket.
Gepetto's Cat and Fish Names (Pinocchio)
Many remember Geppetto's cat being named Figaro and his fish being Cleo, with distinct clarity.
Slimer's Origin (Ghostbusters)
Many believe Slimer was specifically the ghost of a particular human character or had a more tragic or clear-cut origin story.
The Lorax's Color
Many remember the Lorax as being bright orange, a vivid and memorable color for his character.
Optimus Prime's Mouthplate
Many remember Optimus Prime's mouthplate as being a permanent, fixed part of his face, never revealing his mouth underneath.
Cruella De Vil's Hair Split
Many recall Cruella De Vil's hair being perfectly split down the middle, half black and half white, in an even division.
Fiona's Initial Transformation (Shrek)
Many remember Princess Fiona transforming into an ogre automatically every night from childhood due to a general curse.
Yoda's Staff Ownership
Many distinctly remember Yoda always carrying a staff or walking stick, even in earlier appearances or while fighting.
Pocahontas's Animal Companions
Many remember Pocahontas having a raccoon and an owl as her primary animal friends.
Legolas's Eye Color
Many remember Legolas having piercing blue eyes, especially from his portrayal in the films.
Skeletor's Cowl Color
Many remember Skeletor's cowl as being a deep purple, or a darker shade of blue, to complement his skin.
Spider-Man's Underarm Webbing
Many remember Spider-Man's costume as always being a sleek, full-body suit with no extra webbing under the arms.
Popeye's Pipe Constancy
Many remember Popeye always having his corncob pipe firmly clenched between his teeth, a permanent fixture.
Aragorn's Crown Details
Many recall Aragorn's crown being a traditional, large, ornate golden circlet, similar to typical fantasy king crowns.
Lion-O's Sword of Omens Size
Many remember Lion-O always wielding the full-sized Sword of Omens, or that it only shrunk for brief moments.
Arthur's Glasses
Many recall Arthur the aardvark always wearing his distinct round glasses, even from his earliest appearances.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Sizes
Many remember the bears being referred to as 'big, medium, and small' or 'Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear' consistently in all versions.
Voltron's Individual Lion Colors
Many struggle to correctly identify the colors of all five Voltron lions, or their specific placement (e.g., which one forms the head).
Popeye's Anchor Tattoo Location
Many recall Popeye having an anchor tattoo on both of his forearms.
Mumm-Ra's Transformation Phrase
Many recall Mumm-Ra's transformation phrase as starting with 'Ancient Spirits of Evil, transform this decayed form to Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living!'
Wonder Woman's Boots Color
Many recall Wonder Woman's boots as being consistently red, matching her costume's primary color scheme.
Tweedledee and Tweedledum's Propeller Hats
Many believe Tweedledee and Tweedledum always wear hats with small propellers on top, a common visual in popular culture.
He-Man's Sword Size
Many remember He-Man always wielding his full-sized Power Sword, even during his transformation from Prince Adam.
She-Ra's Tiara Jewel
Many recall the jewel on She-Ra's tiara as being a simple, often blue or clear, gem.
House Elves' Freedom Condition
Many believe a house-elf can be freed by being given any item of clothing, or by being simply told they are free.
Hermione's Teeth Description
Many remember Hermione as having perfectly normal or slightly protruding teeth from the beginning of the series.
Hedwig's Death Cause
Many recall Hedwig dying due to the Protective Charm failing or from an unknown spell in the Battle of the Seven Potters.
Foghorn Leghorn's 'I Say' Frequency
Many recall Foghorn Leghorn saying 'I say, I say' almost constantly throughout his sentences, as a persistent verbal tic.
Gumby's Initial Rigidity
Many remember Gumby as always being flexible and shapeshifting from his very first appearance.
Wallace's Tie Color (Wallace & Gromit)
Many remember Wallace's tie as being red or blue, a more common tie color.
Brave Little Toaster's Cord Attachment
Many remember the Brave Little Toaster's cord as being easily detachable or retractable, allowing him more freedom.
Babar the Elephant's Crown
Many remember Babar always wearing a golden crown as part of his kingly appearance.