The classic stoner comedy Friday (1995) starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker has earned its place as a cult favorite, with countless fans quoting its most memorable lines. However, one specific quote from Smokey (played by Chris Tucker) seems to have undergone a mysterious change, sparking debates among fans.
The Mandela Effect
The Memory: Smokey tells Craig (Ice Cube) the stoner’s golden rule: “Puff, puff, pass.”
The Reality: Smokey now says: “Puff, puff, give.”
This subtle yet significant change has left many fans baffled. The phrase “puff, puff, pass” has been a staple of pop culture, even transcending the movie itself as a widely known stoner saying. So why would Smokey’s iconic line be different?
Check out this Reddit post where a user recalls “Puff, puff, pass” and discusses this Mandela Effect:
The Scene
The scene in question takes place during one of the most memorable moments in the movie. Smokey and Craig are hanging out and smoking on the front porch when Smokey passionately explains the etiquette of sharing a joint. Smokey says:
“Hold up, you’re f—ing up the rotation. Puff, puff, give. Puff, puff, give! You’re f—ing up the rotation!”
In the original memory, fans distinctly recall Smokey saying “Puff, puff, pass!” as the rule, emphasizing the need to pass the joint after two puffs. The humorous frustration Smokey displays at Craig’s cluelessness remains the same, but the wording of the rule feels entirely different.
Here are some posts we found on X where users say it the way it is remembered:
A Cultural Shift?
Could this change simply be a case of misremembering? Or does this represent a true Mandela Effect, where the line has inexplicably shifted in our reality? The phrase “Puff, puff, pass” has been immortalized in pop culture, making the current line “Puff, puff, give” feel completely out of place.
What do you remember Smokey saying in Friday? Is this just a quirky memory glitch, or something more mysterious? Let us know your thoughts below!
