Back in one of our earlier blog posts, we explored a series of Mandela Effects hidden within Pixar’s beloved Toy Story franchise. Among them was one that sparked a wave of recognition and debate across the internet: the name of Sid’s menacing dog.
Artofkickz Covers the Effect — and Remembers “Spike” Too
The Memory: Spike
For many of us, Sid’s terrifying dog—the one who growls, slobbers, and helps torment helpless toys—was named Spike. It’s a name that just feels right. Gritty, punchy, fitting for a mean bulldog. It’s been lodged in memory since childhood.
The Reality: Scud
But in this timeline, the dog’s name is Scud.
Rewatch the movie. Check official merchandise, credits, and script lines. The name is Scud—no mention of Spike anywhere.
So where did “Spike” come from? And why do so many people—including some YouTube comments—still insist they remember it that way?
This Mandela Effect gained some attention when popular YouTuber Artofkickz, who often explores strange and fascinating memory discrepancies, featured our article on Toy Story Mandela Effects in one of his videos. That video has since garnered close to 100,000 views, introducing thousands of new viewers to this oddly specific memory glitch.
In the video, Artofkickz himself admits that he also remembers the dog being named Spike, not Scud. He expresses genuine surprise upon learning the “real” name, reinforcing the idea that this memory is widely shared—even among creators who explore Mandela Effects regularly.
We took screenshots of the video’s comment section, and guess what? Artofkickz isn’t alone.
These aren’t isolated cases—they’re examples of residue: scattered memories and fragments of another reality that no longer seems to exist.
The Rugrats Counterargument — and Why It Doesn’t Hold
Some skeptics have tried to dismiss this memory by saying people are just confusing Sid’s dog with the dog from Rugrats—who is named Spike. But that argument falls flat for many reasons:
- Different breed: The Rugrats dog is a friendly brown mutt. Sid’s dog is a snarling white-and-brown bull terrier.
- Different vibe: One is a gentle family pet. The other is an aggressive villain’s sidekick.
- Different shows entirely: Most people don’t confuse a PG-rated baby cartoon with a toy-based Pixar film.
The truth is: people distinctly remember the Toy Story dog being called Spike—not because of Rugrats, but because that’s what they always knew it as.
Evidence from Beyond the Video
This memory isn’t limited to the Artofkickz video. We’ve found scattered mentions of “Spike” being Sid’s dog’s name on Reddit, old forums, and comment threads going back years. Here’s just a few examples:
It’s clear that the woman in the above TikTok video genuinely remembers the name as Spike—it was her first, instinctive answer when asked, “What is the name of Sid’s dog?” Out of the countless names she could have guessed—Max, Rex, Bruno, Buddy, etc.—she chose Spike.
Even if we conservatively estimate that there are thousands of common dog names, the odds of randomly guessing Spike are extremely low. If you pulled from just 1,000 possible names, that’s a 0.1% chance—yet this particular name came to her instantly. That’s not coincidence—that’s memory.
Additionally, try running a Google search for “Toy Story Spike.” You might be surprised by what shows up. Despite the official name being Scud, the top search results prominently feature Sid and his dog—suggesting that many people associate the name Spike with this character.
Below the “Popular Products” section, you’ll even find listings for vintage merchandise, including Burger King wind-up toys of Scud being sold on eBay—but labeled as “Spike.” This isn’t just a typo—it’s another piece of residue that reflects how widespread the memory truly is.
These stray posts may not seem like hard proof—but in the Mandela Effect community, shared memory residue matters.
Every Mandela Effect Is Valid—Because Memory Is Real
At MandelaEffects.net, we believe every Mandela Effect we publish is legitimate, because they reflect real memories of real people. We’re not here to claim what’s “right” or “wrong”—we’re here to document what was remembered.
When hundreds, thousands, or even millions of people recall something the same way and it no longer “exists” that way, it’s worth paying attention to. Even if the world tells us the dog has always been named Scud… many of us know otherwise.
So we’ll ask again:
What do you remember?
Was it Scud—or was it Spike?
Let us know in the comments. And check out the Artofkickz video HERE to see how deep this rabbit hole really goes.
