Most Recognized person - Page 4

Trip · 01-07-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

I was thinking the same thing about the athletes listed. Shaq? Jordan? Maybe to teenaged American kids. But, we're talking about the world here.

The pope is probably #1. Are we counting him as a world leader?

Basketball is unbelievably huge in China. So Shaq and Jordan would be known by them, but the rest of the world, probably not as much. Then you have to take in account China's population compared to the rest of the world.

The pope is a world leader.

CrazyKell · 01-07-2009, 10:21 AM

People in funny hats don't count so the Pope is out (world leader or not).

Dnyce · 01-07-2009, 10:24 AM

i wouldnt know who the pope was without his funny hat.

micheal jackson probably

fasternyou929 · 01-07-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Our problems aren't as big of news over there. outside of major cities. Plus the state controlled media isn't like the bombardment we get here. They know of him, but he isn't as recognizable as he is here.

Are you speaking from first-hand experience of the Chinese media? Because he isn't only a threat to the US, it's global. I'd be willing to bet they know him.

Trip · 01-07-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Are you speaking from first-hand experience of the Chinese media? Because he isn't only a threat to the US, it's global. I'd be willing to bet they know him.

Second hand, my parents live in China. They don't get the same news and rely on us for a lot of it.

fasternyou929 · 01-07-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Second hand, my parents live in China. They don't get the same news and rely on us for a lot of it.

Awesome, what part? You ever visit? Went for my first time recently and can't wait to go back.

Trip · 01-07-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Awesome, what part? You ever visit? Went for my first time recently and can't wait to go back.

They were living not far outside of Hong Kong for awhile in some town I won't even attempt to spell. Now they live a little ways out of Beijing in another town I don't know how to spell. No, I lost my free flight privileges from Conoco before they moved there. Plus they pretty much tell us to stay here, it's not worth it. They hate it in China. They got use to living in Dubai and then Singapore and got use to being pampered and actually having competent medical doctors and clean food/water. They are always sick over there and pretty much just stick to imported food.

Trip · 01-07-2009, 10:47 AM

That reminds me, Tiger Woods is just about huge everywhere.

Particle Man · 01-07-2009, 11:50 AM

Ronald McDonald.

Homeslice · 01-07-2009, 12:08 PM

Recognizable by their face, or by their name alone? Most athletes, even Shaq or Tiger, could walk into a mall and not be recognized by half the people, but that wouldn't happen with someone like

or a President of the US.

01-07-2009, 11:50 AM	#39
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Ronald McDonald. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

01-07-2009, 10:21 AM	#32
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	People in funny hats don't count so the Pope is out (world leader or not).

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Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	i wouldnt know who the pope was without his funny hat. micheal jackson probably

01-07-2009, 12:08 PM	#40
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Recognizable by their face, or by their name alone? Most athletes, even Shaq or Tiger, could walk into a mall and not be recognized by half the people, but that wouldn't happen with someone like or a President of the US.