Im talking about someone currently living. I was thinking the pope or the dalai lama, but probably more likely the dalai lama because there are more people in India/Asia then the Americas and Europe. I was also thinking maybe David Beckham or some other big soccer star becuase nearly every country watches soccer. President Bush or some other political leader or dictator might be a contender also. What do you think? Anyone have any other ideas?
2006-12-31 03:53:26 · 15 answers · asked by Sara 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
It just might be
"Recently recognized by Sports Illustrated as still the best-known athlete in the world, Muhammad Ali has played a fascinating role in American culture, with an influence that has reached far beyond sports."
He's said to be recognized by about 98% of the world's population.
"I'm sure he's not known by 98%, like Muhammad Ali supposedly is . . ."
"His is perhaps the most famous face in the world, and he is undeniably ''The Greatest'' in the world of boxing."
"Meredith Vieira, co-host of NBC’s “Today” and host of the syndicated “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” cited the former world heavyweight champion’s signature phrase: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee;” she then presented “the most recognized person in the world” with the “first ever” Double Helix medal for Humanitarianism."
"A primary project of the former heavyweight champion is the construction of the $41 million Muhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville, Ky. The center is being established not only to preserve the legacy of the man who became "the most recognized human being on Earth" but also the ideals of respect, hope and understanding among the peoples of the world."
2006-12-31 04:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artists & Entertainers
This diverse galaxy of influential stars has won fans and spawned imitators around the globe
* J.J. Abrams
* George Clooney
* Dixie Chicks
* Ellen DeGeneres
* Nicolas Ghesquiere
* Wayne Gould
* Philip Seymour Hoffman
* Arianna Huffington
* Ang Lee
* Renzo Piano
* Rain
* Rachael Ray
* Jeff Skoll
* Kiki Smith
* Will Smith
* Zadie Smith
* Howard Stern
* Meryl Streep
* Reese Witherspoon
* Rob Pardo
* Daddy Yankee
* Tyra Banks
* Dane Cook
* Matt Drudge
* Stephen Colbert
Scientists & Thinkers
Whether by harnessing the power of the Internet or probing the mysteries of the mind, they have come up with the big ideas of our time
* Mike Brown
* Kelly Brownell
* Nancy Cox
* Richard Davidson
* Kerry Emanuel
* Jim Hansen
* Zahi Hawass
* Bill James
* John Jones
* Ma Jun
* Jim Yong Kim
* Steven Levitt
* Jacques Rossouw
* Andrew von Eschenbach
* Jimmy Wales
* Geoffrey West
Leaders & Revolutionaries
Dictators, democrats, holy men (and a TV host)—these are the people with the clout and power to change our world
* Muqtada al-Sadr
* Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
* Hugo Chavez
* George W. Bush
* John McCain
* Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
* Ayman al-Zawahiri
* Hillary Rodham Clinton
* Pope Benedict
* Condoleezza Rice
* Wen Jiabao
* Ehud Olmert
* Pervez Musharraf
* John Roberts
* Ismail Haniya
* Angela Merkel
* Jigme Singye Wangchuk
* Archbishop Peter Akinola
* Junichiro Koizumi
* Oprah Winfrey
* Bill & Melinda Gates
Heroes & Pioneers
Meet some global icons—actors, politicians, athletes, entertainers and others—who are using their influence to do the right thing
* Bono
* Michelle Wie
* Wynton Marsalis
* Angelina Jolie
* Bill Clinton & George H.W. Bush
* Steve Nash
* Orhan Pamuk
* Elie Wiesel
* Jan Egeland
* Joey Cheek
* Chen Guangcheng
* Ian Fishback
* Wafa Sultan
* Pernessa Seele
* Ralph Lauren
* Mukhtaran Bibi
* Paul Simon
* Al Gore
* Katie Couric
Builders & Titans
Innovation, grand plans, style and substance—that's what it takes to be influential in the world of business
* Vikram Akula
* Tom Anderson & Chris DeWolfe
* Franz Beckenbauer
* The Flickr Founders
* Sean Combs
* Jamie Dimon
* Brian France
* Tom Freston
* Huang Guangyu
* Omid Kordestani
* Eddie Lampert
* Patricia Russo
* Sheikh Mohammed
* Anne Mulcahy
* Nandan Nilekani
* Jim Sinegal
* Steve Wynn
* The Skype Guys
* Dieter Zetsche
2006-12-31 12:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The most famous well known but not fully understood is "George Bush".
We have to remember that W. Churchill was at first also satanized and tilted as a "Warmonger" for seeking war against Hitler.
With time those people eventually knew better and realized how wrong they had been.
2006-12-31 14:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
George W. Bush.
2006-12-31 12:01:22 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with George Bush Jr. Definitely the most IN-famous
2006-12-31 12:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kennedys John andRobert
2006-12-31 12:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by G G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Bush....Osama Binladen
2006-12-31 11:56:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bush, Michael Jackson, Madonna or Bin Laden - in terms of face recognition anyway. What a mottly crew and what does it say about us?
2006-12-31 12:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by ROVER T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely I cant think of anyone else that someone doesn't know who they are George Bush or Micheal Jackson..
2006-12-31 12:05:40 · answer #9 · answered by gundam_bravo4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rob Schneider - the modern day Olivier.
2006-12-31 11:58:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋