9. George Bourdelle
In 1927, admissions Georgia Institute of Technology made ​​a mistake and accidentally sent the candidate Ed Smith, two registration forms instead of one. A young man in jest filled a second form in his own imaginary student George Bourdelle. The institute, Ed wrote, "George" for all courses for which he walked, and even made ​​him all the housework, signing her name of his fictional hero. In the end, "George" has successfully graduated. When other students found cheating, they not only gave Ed, but also helped him in every way. Extract from the summary of "George": "On account of George Bourdelle 12 combat missions in Europe during the Second World Voynu.S 1969 to 1981 was on the board of the journal" Murzilka. "In 2001 at the age of 90 years, was nominated for" Person of the Year " but lost, receiving 57% of the votes. " Of course, the leadership of the Institute still has found a substitute and now considers it the best joke in the history of the university. By the way, you can get acquainted with "George" for yourself - on his Facebook page has over 4,000 friends. 


8. David Manning
When Rob Schneider comedy "Animal" only went to rent, it became clear that nothing good about this film does not write. And indeed, the reviews were so bad that the department of marketing sponsoring this film invented by Sony's own movie critic. "Animal" - is just one of many films, praised in the reviews of Manning. He also supported the film "Invisible Man" "Vertical Limit" and "Patriot". When Omar Rezek and Ann Belknep, film fans from California, read these reviews in the newspapers, they decided to file for a corporation to court. This class action was made ​​on behalf of all film enthusiasts are advised Manning went to the movies for a particular film. At Sony, of course, did not bring the case to court in person and paid the expense of all victims of a false film critic. Or maybe the film company still use this trick? After all, there is always someone who will write a good review. Who knows ...
7. Aunt Jemima
The history of this trademark is currently owned by Kuaker Oates in Chicago dates back to 1893, and was first recorded only in 1937. The image was taken from the popular at the time, "Shaw Minstrels," as one of the stereotypical African-American characters. After a bit of transformation of this character became the brand name "Aunt Jemima", representing the commercial interests of a solid company. In January 1964, "Aunt Jemima" has received the keys to the city of Albion Michigan. The actress shown in the picture over and over again came to Albion for donations. Soon after, in 1966 Kuaker Oates began to produce syrup Aunt Jemima, and then Aunt Jemima syrup calorie, in 1985 and concentrated syrup Aunt Jemima in 1991. It has become a trademark for decades. Every American sees it every morning on the shelves of local shops. Her unforgettable smile and kind eyes are ideal if you want to sell something!
Allegra Coleman
Allegra Coleman - a fictional film star, writer Martha Sherrill was invented for comic articles. How do the illustrations for these articles, published in Esquire magazine in November 1996, were selected photos of the model and actress Ali Larter. The article says about the upcoming Woody Allen with Allegro Coleman, her tumultuous relationship with David Schwimmer (including nude photos scandal, allegedly made ​​by the paparazzi), and a friendship with Deepak Chopra. Soon Editor Edward Kosner revealed fraud in the press release news feed. Sherrill later wrote a satirical novel about the life of Hollywood stars, which reveal the identity of the heroine Allegro Coleman in full. The novel "My last movie star" published by Random House in 2003. This happy accident that has placed Ali Larter on the pages of novels, served as a good impetus to her career. She participated in a TV show, starred in various films ("Legally Blonde," "Final Destination"), she also inherited the role of Niki Sanders in the TV series "Heroes NBC". Even after it became clear that Ali did not have anything to do with Allegro Coleman offers to star in a movie still rained down on her constantly. In fact, she became an actress playing an actress.
5. Jack Dawson
We're all familiar with Jack Dawson in the film "Titanic," but whether it exists in reality? There was no information that such person was in that fateful night on the ship, though perhaps he secretly crossed the border and came to the Titanic. Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson, designed and created by director James Cameron. Indeed, there was a man, J. Dawson, who died aboard the Titanic, but Cameron did not know about its existence when he wrote the script. Jack character has nothing to do with the personality of George Dawson. On the tombstone of the man engraved by J. Dawson, and nobody knows that it is "J." stands for. Perhaps Joseph may, James, but who knows? And what's true, "Jack Dawson" ...

4. Gorillaz
Gorillaz - a musical project created in 1998 by British musician Damon Albarn and cartoonist Jamie Hewlett (incidentally, the creator of the famous comic strip "The Girl in the tank"). The project itself is a direct and great music of the fictional universe of virtual teams, drawn in comic style. The group consists of four animated participants: 2D (vocals, keyboards), Murdoch Nichols (bass), Noodle (guitar, keyboards and occasionally vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums). The special technology of holographic projection has allowed the group to translate in 3D - so they were "alive" in awarding the Grammy Awards in 2006. Even more surprisingly, the same technology was created 3D-model of the Madonna, which is on the same stage she performed her hit Hung Up. No spectators in the hall, no audience, at least the first few minutes did not have the slightest idea of what is before them, "not the real Madonna." Award MTV Europe Music Awards in Lisbon repeated the success of Grammy and also carried out with the guest virtual superstars. Yes, you understood correctly - Madonna has been a virtual as her cartoon counterparts. While Gorillaz do not exist in the real world, it's really a real band!
3. Hatsune Miku
Hatsune Miku - it vokaloid. What is vokaloid, you ask? This is software that allows you to simulate singing on the basis of the text and melody. During the singing voice synthesis technology used by actors and singers. The word "vokaloid" comes from two words: "voice" that is, his voice while singing or talking, and "android" to denote the computer side of the project. To create a song, the user must enter the melody and text. Hatsune Miku - not a person but a computer, but to be honest, I'm a big fan of her! Mika - not only of its kind, but the best. Since in the real world it does not, all the concerts she gives in the form of holography. 16 projectors that are directed to one point behind the screen, synchronized, and creates a 3D effect, which can be seen without special glasses. The first recordings were released Hatsune in Japan in 2007 by Krypton. Sales were so high that Krypton could not react to it. During the first 12 days of sales was made ​​3000 orders. Recent reports have shown that only sold 60,000 copies + copy of the software - at a time, as usual selling this kind of programs do not extend beyond 1000.
2. Betty Crocker
Washburn Crosby Company of Minneapolis, one of six major companies, incorporated in 1928, General Mills concern, in late 1910 - early 1920's received thousands of letters to answer the questions about baking. In 1921, the company's managers wanted to make a response letters more personal. To do this, they combined the name of retired chief executive, William Crocker, and the name "Betty" as the most kind and gentle. It was also decided to attribute that Betty Crocker - is the secretary, who won a contest among employees of the company. (The signature is still emblazoned on all the company's products.) Finally, in 1936, Betty Crocker has found his own face. Artist Neisse McMane gathered in the office all the employees and the "mixed them into a single image." But there are rumors, and this is quite a widespread belief that Betty Crocker was a real woman. The results of one opinion poll showed that Americans consider it the second most famous woman in America after Eleanor Roosevelt. Over the next seventy-five years her face has changed seven times she became younger in 1955, more business in 1980, and in 1996 became "multicultural", acquiring a dark skin and "ethnic" look.
1. Uncle Sam
If you live in America, or any other country in the world, I am 100% sure that you have seen at least one portrait of Uncle Sam. If you are not familiar with it, then know that he is the personification of the U.S. government and its citizens. In the pictures he is depicted as a tall, thin, bearded man dressed in red, white and blue costume. Where did he come from? Poster, painted by American artist JM Fleggom in 1917 was based on the original poster, a British Lord Kitchener, painted three years earlier. It has been used as soldiers call on the First and Second World Wars. In his poster Flegg narisovl Uncle Sam in his own way, adding to it a gesture of veteran Walter Botts. In the face there is a certain resemblance to Samuel Wilson. In times of war in 1812 the New York meat packer Samuel Wilson supplied the food for the U.S. Army. Was written on the packaging US, which stands for United States (United States), but the soldiers deciphered the inscription in his own way - Uncle Sam (Uncle Sam). Local newspapers quickly blew that story, and soon the "Uncle Sam" has become synonymous with the federal government. Yes, it was a collective image, and his features were copied from certain people, but he never existed. The poster has become a symbol for the U.S., especially in times of war and conflict.