Who are the most famous man and woman in the world?

I went to Thailand a few years ago and went on a three-day trek into the jungle. In the jungle was a camp where some Thai people took care of the trekkers, making food, etc. Most, from what I understand, had never been outside the edges of the national forest.

There was a kid, about 6 years old wearing a Jordan jersey. I asked him if he knew who Michael Jordan was. He looked at me like I was nuts and said, "The best basketball player ever, duh!"

That wasn't the only Jordan jersey I saw in Thailand, but it was the most surprising.

For the record, while I was in Asia, I never saw a Ronaldinho kit.

 

Don't let popularity be confused with fame. I don't think Ronaldinho is more famous than Beckham. Soccer fans know them both and a lot more non-soccer fans know Beckham than know Ronaldinho.

 

This World Cup and any NBA finals.

 

The World Cup because not many countries like Ghana have a vested interest in the NBA.

 

Too easy.

Tiger Woods

Oprah Winfrey

 

Damn, you seem to have your own fan club on this site and no one gave you any love on this one? That's good stuff.