Ratatouille (2007) is one of Pixar’s most beloved animated films, telling the story of Remy, a rat with a passion for cooking, who teams up with a young kitchen worker named Alfredo Linguini to create culinary masterpieces in a Parisian restaurant. However, some strange discrepancies have surfaced in people’s memories of the film. Here are two notable Mandela Effects that have left fans puzzled—and a bonus fact.
Mandela Effect #1: The Strawberry That Used to Be a Grape
One of the most visually memorable moments in Ratatouille happens when Remy excitedly experiments with flavors. He grabs a piece of cheese and a fruit from a plate, takes a bite, and is overcome with sensory delight as colors and sounds dance around him.
The Memory:
Many people distinctly remember Remy picking up a grape and a piece of cheese in this scene. The image of a juicy grape paired with cheese seems to be ingrained in their memories.
The Reality:
The fruit was never a grape—it has always been a strawberry. Rewatching the movie confirms that Remy bites into a bright red strawberry alongside the cheese, creating a unique flavor combination. Many fans are baffled by this change, as they could have sworn the fruit was a grape.
what's up with this ratatouille mandela effect though almost no one i know remembers that remy actually ate cheese and a strawberry and think instead that he ate cheese and a grape
—(@catpropagandist) September 23, 2019
new mandela effect bc i DISTINCTLY remember ratatouille eating a grape and cheese in this scene
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i just found out remi from ratatouille eats a strawberry with cheese in the beginning instead of a grape and cheese and now i'll forever question everything in my life
— spence(@spencesphoto) December 2, 2021
I love ratatouille!! I still try to see my food dance like Remy did with that cheese and grape
— edenhttps://t.co/yGpu81GDwS
(@eden_0313) January 15, 2018
Ok so y’all know that one scene in Ratatouille where Remy’s eating the cheese, then the grape, then the cheese and the grape together and then there’s little fireworks around him?
— ana(@anamarshmello) July 6, 2019
Mandela Effect #2: Linguini’s Facial Hair
Alfredo Linguini, the clumsy yet well-meaning protagonist, is remembered by many as having a completely clean-shaven face throughout the film.
The Memory:
People recall Linguini as being totally clean-shaven, with no facial hair at all.
The Reality:
Linguini has always had a small patch of hair on his chin, often referred to as a soul patch. This subtle facial hair detail seems to have gone unnoticed by many viewers, and when they look back at images of him, they are shocked to see the soul patch was always there.
Bonus Fact: Remy’s Name Isn’t Ratatouille
While not necessarily a Mandela Effect, a surprising number of people mistakenly believe the main character’s name is “Ratatouille.” In reality, his name is Remy, and “Ratatouille” refers to the dish he prepares at the end of the film.
The mix-up is understandable since the film’s title prominently features the dish’s name, and Remy is the central character. However, it raises the question—could this actually be another Mandela Effect in disguise?
I always thought that Ratatouille was the name of the rat in the film
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I now know that he's called Remy#TheChaseJ
(@MissLionHeart) December 2, 2020
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s the fruit in Remy’s hands, the hair on Linguini’s face, or the name of the movie’s main character, Ratatouille seems to have more than its fair share of reality shifts. Have you noticed any of these changes, or do you remember them differently? Let us know your thoughts!
