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also:

 

[Fudgepuppy]

The first face that popped into my head is Clooney's:

 

[Symphonia]

Is this considered cheating?

 

[Random17]

Sadly Ghandi was quite awful if you were a Black South African.

There's a lot more nuance to this point:
A. His viewpoint at least partially shifted over time, after seeing the mistreatment of all coloured people. He was not born a civil rights activist, to say Gandhi was awful to them is a massive overstatement. Gandhi held racist views notable in his life in SA, which is unfortunate and somewhat hypocritical, but a sign of the times.

B. Gandhi is recognised by the SA govt. for his contribution to the movement

Gandhi was not perfect, but he is remembered as the champion of nonviolent resistance for good reasons.

 

[*Splinter]

Sadly Ghandi was quite awful if you were a Black South African.

I should have phrased that better:

People recognised for something other than being awful.

 

[Apt101]

Probably Jesus. Regardless of how he's depicted, people know. I heard of people who are still alive it's Muhammed Ali. Can't recall where I heard that.

 

[Santar]

Show anybody a picture of Indy and odds are they'd know who it is. The fact that the movies have been out so long along with a recent fourth one helps.

 

[Hoo-doo]

It's either Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi. The power of soccer/football is too strong. Maybe even aliens know them.

People who really don't care for football aren't going to recognise these two, big as the sport might be worldwide.

 

[CHC]

Probably:

- Hitler
- Gandhi
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

In that order. Third one might seem weird but honestly I think every human living in what we define as civilization would be able to identify Arnold. He's THE icon of Western ideals and entertainment.

 

[The Albatross]

First post nailed it with Mickey. Jesus a close second.

 

[Thelonelykoopa]

I would have to go with Mao he a very recognizable face to both a Eastern and Western audience.

 

[*Splinter]

Probably:

- Hitler
- Gandhi
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

In that order. Third one might seem weird but honestly I think every human living in what we define as civilization would be able to identify Arnold. He's THE icon of Western ideals and entertainment.

Uh huh

 

[Feichaw]

People who really don't care for football aren't going to recognise these two, big as the sport might be worldwide.

I don't know...I know some people who despise the sport, but still know them.

If it's not one of them, it has to be a soccer/football player from the past. (Fat) Ronaldo, for instance, is known EVERYWHERE.

 

[The Albatross]

I don't actually think Hitler's face is that recognizable. His mustache certainly is, but not the whole face.

For some reason when I look at un-mostacioed Hitler all I see is Ciaron Hinds (sp), from Rome, Game of Thrones, Tinker Tailor, etc.

Though they look nothing alike in other photos.

Show anybody a picture of Indy and odds are they'd know who it is. The fact that the movies have been out so long along with a recent fourth one helps.

Sadly, I don't think most young people (16 and younger I'd say) could identify the character in that photo. Indiana Jones is totally iconic for anybody 25+ but there's been a steady drop of familiarity for him, also as Harrison Ford has done fewer movies in the last 10+ years.

 

[darkinstinct]

Show anybody a picture of Indy and odds are they'd know who it is. The fact that the movies have been out so long along with a recent fourth one helps.

Maybe in NA and Europe but definitely not in India or China. Same goes for Hitler.

 

[True Savior]

After an extensive search it's probably Lisa Ann, Sunny Leone or Mia Khalifa. Popular everywhere. America, Europe, Asia.

Still remember the day when people thought he died social media was lit.

That's a terrific choice too.

 

[Romez]

Right now? Obama easily.

 

[Chuckie]

(it says "he's back" - this is from a recent german book where Hitler comes back to this time. Rather sucesfull book and it also has a (comedy) movie.

He is SO recognizable that if you put his hair and moustache on a random cartoon character... you instantly see it is a metaphor for Hitler.

 

[mavericktopgun]

Mickey Mouse or Hitler.

 

[Host Samurai]

Hulk Hogan

 

[frankie_baby]

Alas, McDonalds has nearly double the number of stores that KFC has, so it's a somewhat safe bet that Ronnie is more well-known

Sanders image is used everywhere by KFC, Ronald McDonald seems barely used by McDonald's these days

 

[Catvoca]

Still remember the day when people thought he died social media was lit.

This is actually a really good choice, he's known all throughout the western world and in China.

 

[Valhelm]

This is actually a really good choice, he's known all throughout the western world and in China.

Is he as well-known as Barack fucking Obama? No.

 

[Shuggananas]

Is this considered cheating?

Treating tumblr as the world is cheating yeah

 

[Catvoca]

Is he as well-known as Barack fucking Obama? No.

I'm not saying he's the most famous, just very recognisable. I mean, Obama isn't the most recognisable face either. It's gotta be Hitler, Stalin, Mao or Ghandi for sure. The Queen's up there too as the most recognisable female face.

 

[Kurita]

Is this considered cheating?

Joke post?
Doctor Who's actors aren't worldwide superstars, like, at all.

 

[Newt]

Lol, people mentioning American presidents and actors. Clueless.

 

[TapeDispenser1000]

Most likely Muhammad Ali

 

[Oersted]

Lol, people mentioning American presidents and actors. Clueless.

Mostly yes, but guys like Pitt, Caprio and Cruise have been leading stars for 20 years and more, starring in massive movies, are source for gossip, appear in many commercials and, not unimportant, are handsome.

That gets you some exposure.

 

[MIMIC]

If we're excluding Jesus, then I dunno. There are a lot of answers that would probably be acceptable. Ghandi, Hitler, Miley Cyrus, etc.

 

[PSqueak]

I don't actually think Hitler's face is that recognizable. His mustache certainly is, but not the whole face.

Except you can't separate Hitler's iconic mustache from his face, that's part of what makes him the most recognized, i mean, you're basically saying "this face is not recognizable if we take away the unique features that makes it so recognizable".

 

[DC1]

I don't actually think Hitler's face is that recognizable. His mustache certainly is, but not the whole face.

Skinny Mike Huckabee?

 

[DC1]

Can't believe no one put this out there.. Maybe I missed it...:/

 

[True Savior]

Is he as well-known as Barack fucking Obama?

Yes. Much more. China is 4 times bigger than the US dude. C'mon. It's not even a contest. He's fucking Jackie Chan.

 

[Acorn]

Can't believe no one put this out there.. Maybe I missed it...:/

Always tickles me that the most famous photo is after the phantom punch and ali shouting get up you bum.

A lot of people look at like him shouting fuck you after a big k.o.

 

[MrBadger]

He is SO recognizable that if you put his hair and moustache on a random cartoon character... you instantly see it is a metaphor for Hitler.

People see Hitler in just about anything

Except this. This isn't Hitler.

 

[PayOffWizard]

He is SO recognizable that if you put his hair and moustache on a random cartoon character... you instantly see it is a metaphor for Hitler.

Yeah he gets my vote as well.

 

[Gabriel_Logan]

Michael Jordan

You think random non-americans all know who that is? You got to be kidding.

Here's my suggestion:

The best of both worlds

 

[Easy_D]

I don't actually think Hitler's face is that recognizable. His mustache certainly is, but not the whole face.

You could show me the altered photo to the right and I wouldn't recognize Hitler at all.

 

[Valhelm]

Yes. Much more. China is 4 times bigger than the US dude. C'mon. It's not even a contest. He's fucking Jackie Chan.

Jackie Chan isn't very well-known in the US, and while he might be big in China, he's got little recognition outside of that country. Villagers in Senegal know the name "Barack Obama", and that can't be said about Jackie Chan.

 

[SliceSabre]

Nico from Love Live!

Winner!

 

[Futureman]

Jackie Chan may have been an OK answer in 1995.

if we are talking GLOBAL recognition, it has to be someone CURRENTLY very famous and well known. Globally it's got to be Barrack.

 

[True Savior]

Jackie Chan isn't very well-known in the US, and while he might be big in China, he's got little recognition outside of that country. Villagers in Senegal know the name "Barack Obama", and that can't be said about Jackie Chan.

I don't know. I've never been to Senegal.

I do know China has more population than the entire African continent.

 

[Catvoca]

Jackie Chan isn't very well-known in the US, and while he might be big in China, he's got little recognition outside of that country. Villagers in Senegal know the name "Barack Obama", and that can't be said about Jackie Chan.

You can argue Obama is more recognisable, but don't tell me people in the U.S don't know Jackie Chan, that's not true.

 

[Seventy_X_Seven]

I want to use the no mustache Hitler to test friends but it's unfair that it's restored in color as you'd instantly start guessing someone more recent.

 

[CHC]

Uh huh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilization

There are still groups of people not living in those conditions, but I don't think Arnold would be very recognizable to a lot of them. Then again neither would Hitler, Lincoln, or Mickey Mouse.

Not saying that "Western" is the only type of civilization, but there are people in the world that are, by definition, uncivilized.

 

[SugarDave]

I don't actually think Hitler's face is that recognizable. His mustache certainly is, but not the whole face.

I'm seeing Alec Guiness on the right.

 

[LaserBuddha]

I'm sure if it isn't Tom Cruise then he is at least the most recognizable film star. His movies are huge in Asia.

I think Hitler had the 'stache for the same reason Steve Harvey does: too much upper lip.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

ITT: Americans get a reality check. Yes, no one knows Oprah Winfrey outside the US, and Lincoln is fairly unknown unless you specifically studied ancient US history.

 

[keffri]

I didn't expect to see this, but it made me laugh out loud.