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The Thinker — Chin Position

Many people remember The Thinker resting his forehead on a clenched fist. In reality, the statue’s hand is positioned under the chin, with the pose appearing more open than many recall. The frequent incorrect recreations in media and photographs helped create one of the most famous art-based Mandela Effects.

Case file #156 · art · first logged April 6, 2026
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Many people remember The Thinker resting his forehead on a clenched fist. In reality, the statue’s hand is positioned under the chin, with the pose appearing more open than many recall. The frequent incorrect recreations in media and photographs helped create one of the most famous art-based Mandela Effects.
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