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Posts: 1915 02/19/12 06:25 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I have decided to come up with a ranking of the greatest cultural icons. The icons that I have chosen are from different eras meaning that they can be living or dead and the ranking also consists of fictional characters. I am aware that cultural icons can also be inanimate objects but I have decided to limit the ranking to people/characters. I based my ranking on level of fame (how many people have heard of the person/character) media attention over the years ( Internet, books written about the person/character, movies/plays about or that feature the person/character, songs about the person/character, art work, parodies, etc.) and the overall impact/influence the person/character has had. My first choice to kick off the countdown: #500 Lady Gaga This controversial pop star has taken the world by storm in just the matter of a few years. With over 1 billion you tube views and 75 million albums sold worldwide Gaga has become a pop sensation for the 21st century. She exploded onto the music scene in the late 2000's with her debut album The Fame and since then has generated massive amounts of attention due to her outlandish outfits, her provocative music videos/performances, her ultra fascinating personal life and being constantly compared to Madonna Lady Gaga has become the pop princess of the 2010's. Last Edited By: tttw1989 05/06/12 06:11 PM. Edited 498 times.
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GnarlsInCharge		#1	[-]
Posts: 6708 02/19/12 06:27 PM Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Koko B Ware FTW
linesinaconversation		#2	[-]
Posts: 1 02/19/12 06:29 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	You won't finish, but Tom Waits for top 250!
Dictatorship		#3	[-]
Posts: 18484 02/19/12 06:29 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	GaGa is too low. Carrie Underwood for #1. Test Last Edited By: Dictatorship 02/19/12 06:33 PM. Edited 4 times.
RyAn MaGnEr 87		#4	[-]
Posts: 7581 02/19/12 06:31 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Is Rick Nelson on this list?
Gatorzzz		#5	[-]
Posts: 8350 02/19/12 06:34 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I've always wanted to do just a general ranking of my favorite human beings, but I'll save it for later. Hillary Clinton/Ke$ha F2
tttw1989		#6	[-]
Posts: 1915 02/19/12 06:36 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	#499 Olga Kurbut She is a four time gymnastics Olympic gold medalist who became an inspiration for women all over the world. After making her debut in the 1972 Olympics Olga Kurbut became an international star. Her charming personality and acrobatic abilities appealed to millions of people. Olga Kurbut attracted massive amounts of media attention and won numerous honors such as Athlete of the Year and Woman of the Year. Her success increased interest in gymnastics and influenced thousands of girls around the world to join the sport.
linesinaconversation		#7	[-]
Posts: 1 02/19/12 06:47 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I apologize for the cynicism in my earlier post, as I actually really want this to succeed. It's an excellent idea!
ilovekelly752		#8	[-]
Posts: 4351 02/19/12 06:48 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Kelly Clarkson should at least make the list. Even Simon Cowell said AI would not have lasted if their first winner wasn't as successful as she was, and that led to several popular talent reality shows, and many careers from those various shows, Idol included, who might not have had their chance if Kelly didn't win.
tttw1989		#9	[-]
Posts: 1915 02/19/12 07:06 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Kelly Clarkson should at least make the list. Even Simon Cowell said AI would not have lasted if their first winner wasn't as successful as she was, and that led to several popular talent reality shows, and many careers from those various shows, Idol included, who might not have had their chance if Kelly didn't win. That's very interesting. I never really thought of Kelly Clarkson as being the sole reason for Idol's massive success. I decided to put Simon Cowell on as representation of Idol because he was the judge of AI, Pop Idol,( the original British version), X-Factor, Britain's got Talent, and is pretty much the biggest name to come out of that particular genre of tv. I could change it and put Kelly in his place. I know that a person from Idol will be on the list but I've been debating on who would be the best representation for it. Last Edited By: tttw1989 02/19/12 07:10 PM. Edited 3 times.
fopod1.votefortheworst		#10	[-]
Posts: 1285 02/19/12 07:11 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Lady Gaga is just a ripoff of Madonna and Bjork
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ilovekelly752		#11	[-]
Posts: 4351 02/19/12 07:12 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I definitely wouldn't call Kelly the sole reason, but a huge catalyst, absolutely. Simon's probably a bit better of a choice, but I'd probably have them both on it. They're definitely 1 and 2 for talent reality TV influences.
SimonLOTF		#12	[-]
Posts: 2367 02/19/12 07:14 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Lady Gaga should have been higher IMO. Her fans ie. Little Monsters, are completely enamored with her. Interesting ranking!
tttw1989		#13	[-]
Posts: 1915 02/19/12 07:19 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Lady Gaga is just a ripoff of Madonna and Bjork Yeah i know. Lady Gaga is not really that original and she's been only been out for a few years which was why I placed her at the very bottom of the list. She is hugely popular right now but only time will tell if she will have the longevity of Madonna.
tttw1989		#14	[-]
Posts: 1915 02/19/12 07:23 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Lady Gaga should have been higher IMO. Her fans ie. Little Monsters, are completely enamored with her. Interesting ranking! Yeah she's huge right now but it's hard to rank someone high who's only been out for a few years. I do acknowledge her popularity but due to lack of longevity she could only be so high up.
tttw1989		#15	[-]
Posts: 1915 02/19/12 07:27 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I definitely wouldn't call Kelly the sole reason, but a huge catalyst, absolutely. Simon's probably a bit better of a choice, but I'd probably have them both on it. They're definitely 1 and 2 for talent reality TV influences. You are right. Simon and Kelly are the biggest names to come from that genre but I only want to put one of them on the list to represent Idol so there can be room for more people on the list.
RyAn MaGnEr 87		#16	[-]
Posts: 7581 02/19/12 07:29 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Jeffrey Dahmer FTW
BlandlyInoffensive		#17	[-]
Posts: 1776 02/19/12 07:37 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Ronald Reagan for #1
ilovekelly752		#18	[-]
Posts: 4351 02/19/12 07:39 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	tttw1989 wrote: I definitely wouldn't call Kelly the sole reason, but a huge catalyst, absolutely. Simon's probably a bit better of a choice, but I'd probably have them both on it. They're definitely 1 and 2 for talent reality TV influences. You are right. Simon and Kelly are the biggest names to come from that genre but I only want to put one of them on the list to represent Idol so there can be room for more people on the list. Maybe they can share a spot.
AKAChip		#19	[-]
Posts: 1134 02/19/12 07:42 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I wish you would give some love to Mike Patton. It would be a real pleasant surprise but beyond that good luck with this.
mrdorothy		#20	[-]
Posts: 296 02/19/12 07:52 PM Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Nastassja Kinski, Zidane and Buffy ftw
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