#37: “If You’re From Africa, Then Why Are You White?”
Mistake: The image of Cady Heron as a child riding an elephant isn’t set in Africa
It’s not every day that a movie achieves cult classic status, but that was precisely the case for the teen comedy-drama Mean Girls. Audiences immediately embraced Lindsay Lohan and the rest of the cast. However, the film’s enduring popularity has led to the discovery of some notable movie mistakes.
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One such error lies in the background of the character Cady Heron. It’s well-known that Cady spent her childhood in Africa, which happens to be a vast continent with diverse wildlife. Yet, eagle-eyed viewers have spotted a peculiar detail: in a childhood photo, Cady is seen riding an Asian elephant. While such an experience can occur, it’s more likely that this is a cinematic oversight rather than an intentional plot point.