But if You’re From Africa, Then Why Are You White?
Year: 2004
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.
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 it’s not entirely impossible for such an experience to occur, it’s more likely that this is a cinematic oversight rather than an intentional plot point.