Why You Thought It Was The "Berenstein” Bears: Name Theory Explained

It is a common mistake to think that the children’s book series The Berenstain Bears was called The Berenstein Bears. This has created a surprising amount of controversy over the years. It’s often used to demonstrate the Mandela Effect — a phenomenon in which large groups of the population misremember a historical fact, prompting theories about alternate realities. The misconceptions about the name of The Berenstain Bears have become widespread, caused heated debates both on and offline, and been referenced multiple times in popular media.