Here's my theory on Ned in that Spiderman Brand New Day scene : r/marvelstudios - Reddit
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Ned remembers Peter with a handshake but MJ doesn't with a kiss — Reddit fans think muscle memory, not emotion, is the key to breaking the spell.
Embodied CognitionMemory ConsolidationProcedural vs. Declarative Memory
Theory Briefing
- Reddit users noticed Ned's handshake triggers his memory of Peter while MJ's kiss does not, sparking debate about how the memory wipe works.
- One fan theory argues physical muscle memory — not emotional connection — is what cracks Doctor Strange's spell in the Brand New Day scene.
- The asymmetry between Ned and MJ's reactions suggests the spell may erase emotional bonds but leave procedural, body-based habits intact.
- With 57 comments and counting, the thread shows fans actively stress-testing the internal logic of the MCU's memory-wipe rules.