en
Richard Gere World Cup final
/ˈrɪtʃərd ɡɪər wɜːrld kʌp ˈfaɪnəl/
Definition
1
A legendary, albeit factually non-existent, pop culture moment representing the surreal intersection of Hollywood celebrity and global sporting events.
2
A term used to describe a phenomenon of 'false Mandelas' or collective misremembrance where an iconic star is imagined in a setting where they never appeared.
Examples
I could have sworn I saw Richard Gere officiating the World Cup final, but apparently, my brain produces better scripts than Hollywood.
Every time my uncle drinks too much, he insists that Richard Gere gave the keynote speech at the World Cup final.
If you look closely at the blurry background of the World Cup final, you might find Richard Gere, provided you have enough imagination and a very poor resolution screen.