Click Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 So the death of Michael Jackson has got me thinking. Who are the most famous or infamous people ever in the history of the world. The person can be known for good or bad. The person must be identifiable across the globe, so no people that are restricted by borders and culture. So who are your top 5?1. Jesus Christ2. Hitler3. Michael Jackson4. Michael Jordan5. Osama Bin LadenHonorable mentions to: Elvis, Columbus, Ghandi, Martin Luther King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiLLooR Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 To be honest in your list I agree except Michael Jordan if he walked past me I doubt I would know who he is. I would swap him for Elvis and I would agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boss Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 1. JC (Jesus Christ)2. the Prophet Muhammad3. Johannes Gutenberg4. J. Robert Oppenheimer (father of the Atomic Bomb)5. Adolf Hitlerhonorable mention: Nikola Tesla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. B Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Albert Einstein (> Oppenheimer for his collaboration and other contributions to science)Adolf HitlerAbraham Lincoln (credited for more than he's worth, but infamous nonetheless)Gaius Julius CaesarPlatoThose are the most recognizable, but I would have preferred to list a top 5 most monumental innovations/discoveries and the people associated with them.P.S. Al Gore... He invented the internet!P.P.S. MJ really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 My list isn't solely based on a person's achievements. Clearly what scientists and inventors have done have had a bigger impact on the world. The list isn't who is smarter but who is most popular. I doubt even 5% of the world would know who J. Robert Oppenheimer was if you showed them his picture. But I think people like Michael Jackson or Jordan are icons that a kid practically anywhere in the world would know if they saw their picture. I agree with Einstein and Lincoln being up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 1) Jesus Christ2) Muhammad3) Tesla (got robbed)4) Bush5) Obama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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