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10 people who did not exist (10 photos)
People who existed only in the minds of other people, but it seemed very real. That is to say - people ghost.
10. Amy Eguchi
This sweet girl named Amy Eguchi. She recently became a member of the Japanese pop group AKB48. But do not fall for her deception. She shook her fans terrible secret of its appearance - it turns out, Amy exist only on your computer. Its developers have taken a little of each member of the group AKB48 and the resulting image is stamped on the virtual layout of the girl. Come up with the story of her life was even easier. Girl, 16 years old, she was born in the city of Saitama near Tokyo, participated in athletics, and her first photo shoot organized by the magazine Playboy. Only 150 GB of memory - and here it is, a world to which humanity aspires. People and machines, the real and the virtual world will face on another level, people imperceptibly mingle with the world of digital technology and the digital characters oblachatsya in flesh and blood. Costs only take a hefty chunk of memory from your computer - 150 GB. Although it's nearly 19 HD-movies! 9. George Bourdelle
In 1927, a selection committee Georgia Institute of Technology made a mistake and accidentally sent to the candidate Ed Smith two registration forms instead of one. Young man jokingly filled second form on his own fictional student George Bourdelle. The institute Ed wrote "George" on all courses for which he went, and even made him all the housework, signing her name his fictional hero. As a result, "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 over Europe 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 the award "Person of the Year", but lost, receiving 57% of the vote. »
Of course, the leadership of the institute still 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 more than 4,000 friends.
8. David Manning
When Rob Schneider comedy "Animal" only were released, it became clear that nothing good about this film did not write. Indeed, the reviews were so bad that the marketing department sponsoring the film of Sony Corporation invented his own film critic. "Animal" - is just one of many films are praised in reviews Manning. He also supported the movie "Invisible", "Vertical Limit" and "The Patriot." When Omar Rezek and Ann Belknap County, film fans from California, read these reviews in the newspapers, they decided to apply for a corporation to court. This class action was made on behalf of all film enthusiasts, who on the advice of Manning went to the cinema for a particular movie. At Sony, of course, did not bring the matter before the court in person and paid compensation for damage to all victims of fake film critic. Or maybe the film company still use this trick? After all, there will always be someone who will write a good review. How do I know ...
7. Aunt Jemima
The history of this trademark is currently owned by Kuaker Oates in Chicago, dates back to 1893, and was first registered in 1937. The image was taken from popular at the time, "Shaw Minstrels", as one of the stereotypes of African-American characters. After a slight transformation of this character has become a brand "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. Actress shown in the picture, many times came to Albion to collect donations. Shortly thereafter, in 1966 Kuaker Oates began to produce syrup Aunt Jemima, then Aunt Jemima syrup calorie in 1985 and Aunt Jemima syrup concentrate in 1991. It has become a trademark for decades. Every American sees her every morning on the shelves of local stores. Her unforgettable smile and kind eyes are ideal if you want to sell something!
6. Allegra Coleman
Allegra Coleman - a fictional movie star, invented by writer Martha Sherrill for comic articles. As illustrations of these articles published in Esquire magazine in November 1996, were selected photographs of the model and actress Ali Larter. The article says about the upcoming Woody Allen film with Allegra Coleman, her tumultuous relationship with David Schwimmer (including the scandal with nude photos allegedly taken by paparazzi) and friendship with Deepak Chopra. Soon magazine editor Edward Kosner revealed fraud in a press release to the latest news. Sherrill later wrote a satirical novel about the life of Hollywood stars, which reveal the identity of the heroine Allegra Coleman in full. The novel "My last movie star," published by Random House in 2003. This fluke that has placed Ali Larter on page novels serve as a good impetus to her career. She participated in the TV show, starred in various films ("Legally Blonde", "Destination"), she also got 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 Allegra Coleman, offers to act in films still rained down on her constantly. In fact, she became an actress, played by actress.
5. Jack Dawson
We are all familiar with Jack Dawson in the film "Titanic," but whether it exists in reality? There was no information about what kind of 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 invented and created by director James Cameron.
Indeed, there was a man George. Dawson, who died aboard the Titanic, but Cameron did not know of its existence when he wrote the script. Jack character has nothing to do with the personality of John. Dawson. On the tomb of the man carved J. Dawson, and no one knows that it is "John." Designates. Perhaps Joseph, maybe James, but who knows? And what's true, "Jack Dawson» ...
4. Gorillaz
Gorillaz - is a musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn British musician and cartoonist Jamie Hewlett (by the way, the creator of the famous comic strip "The Girl on the tank"). The project is a direct band's music and a huge fictional universe with virtual group, drawn in comic style. The group is composed of four animated members: 2D (vocals, keyboard), Murdoc Nichols (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboards, and sometimes vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums). Special holographic projection technology has allowed the group to translate in 3D - because they were "alive" at the presentation of the Grammy Awards in 2006. Even more surprisingly, the same technology was created 3D-model of the Madonna, which is on the same stage sang her hit Hung Up. Neither the audience in the hall, or viewers, at least in the first few minutes did not have a clue about what is before them "fake Madonna." Award MTV Europe Music Awards in Lisbon repeated the success of Grammy and also performed with guest virtual superstars. Yes, you read that right - Madonna was the same virtual, like her cartoon counterpart. Although Gorillaz do not exist in the real world, it's really a real band!
Hatsune Miku 3.
Hatsune Miku - Vocaloid it. What is vokaloid, you ask? This is a software that allows you to simulate singing based on the text and melody. During the singing voice synthesis technology is used actors and singers. The word "Vocaloid" is derived from two words: "vocals", ie voice while singing or talking and "android" to denote the computer side of the project. To create a song, the user must input the melody and lyrics. Hatsune Miku - not a person but a computer, but to be honest, I'm a big fan of her! Miku - not the only one of its kind, but the best. Since in the real world it does not exist, all the concerts she gives as holography. 16 projectors that are directed at a single point behind the screen, synchronized, and to create a 3D effect that can be seen without special glasses. The first recordings were Hatsune released in Japan in 2007 by Krypton. Sales were so high that Crypton 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 + copies of the software - at that time, as usual sell these programs did not extend beyond 1000.
2. Betty Crocker
Washburn Crosby Company of Minneapolis, one of the six major companies united in 1928 in the group General Mills, in the late 1910's - early 1920's received thousands of letters with the answers to questions about baking. In 1921, the company's managers wanted to make the letter more personal response. To do this, they combined the name of the retired Executive Director, William Crocker, and the name "Betty" as the most kind and gentle. It was also decided to attribute that Betty Crocker - a secretary, who won a contest among employees of the company. (This signature is still emblazoned on all the products of the company.) Finally, in 1936, Betty Crocker has found his face. Artist Neisse MacMaine gathered in the office all employees and "mixed them into a single image." But there are rumors, and it is quite a widespread belief that Betty Crocker was a real woman. The results of a public opinion poll showed that Americans consider it the second most famous woman in America after Eleanor Roosevelt. Over the next seventy-five years of her face changed 7 times: it has become younger in 1955, more business in 1980, and in 1996 became the "multicultural", acquiring a dark skin and "ethnic" appearance.
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, you should know that he is the personification of the US government and its citizens. In the pictures he is portrayed as a tall, thin, bearded man dressed in red, white and blue suit. Where did he come from? Poster, painted by American artist DM Flagg in 1917 was based on the original poster with the British Lord Kitchener, painted three years earlier. It was used as a call to the soldiers first and second world wars. In his poster Flegg narisovl Uncle Sam in his own way, adding his gesture veteran Walter Botts. In the face there is a certain resemblance to Samuel Wilson. During the War of 1812 in New York meat packer Samuel Wilson caters for the US 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 have spread very quickly the story, and soon the "Uncle Sam" has become synonymous with the federal government. Yes, it was a collective image, and his features were copied with specific people, but he never existed. The poster has become a symbol for the US, especially in times of war and conflict.
10. Amy Eguchi
This sweet girl named Amy Eguchi. She recently became a member of the Japanese pop group AKB48. But do not fall for her deception. She shook her fans terrible secret of its appearance - it turns out, Amy exist only on your computer. Its developers have taken a little of each member of the group AKB48 and the resulting image is stamped on the virtual layout of the girl. Come up with the story of her life was even easier. Girl, 16 years old, she was born in the city of Saitama near Tokyo, participated in athletics, and her first photo shoot organized by the magazine Playboy. Only 150 GB of memory - and here it is, a world to which humanity aspires. People and machines, the real and the virtual world will face on another level, people imperceptibly mingle with the world of digital technology and the digital characters oblachatsya in flesh and blood. Costs only take a hefty chunk of memory from your computer - 150 GB. Although it's nearly 19 HD-movies! 9. George Bourdelle
In 1927, a selection committee Georgia Institute of Technology made a mistake and accidentally sent to the candidate Ed Smith two registration forms instead of one. Young man jokingly filled second form on his own fictional student George Bourdelle. The institute Ed wrote "George" on all courses for which he went, and even made him all the housework, signing her name his fictional hero. As a result, "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 over Europe 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 the award "Person of the Year", but lost, receiving 57% of the vote. »
Of course, the leadership of the institute still 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 more than 4,000 friends.
8. David Manning
When Rob Schneider comedy "Animal" only were released, it became clear that nothing good about this film did not write. Indeed, the reviews were so bad that the marketing department sponsoring the film of Sony Corporation invented his own film critic. "Animal" - is just one of many films are praised in reviews Manning. He also supported the movie "Invisible", "Vertical Limit" and "The Patriot." When Omar Rezek and Ann Belknap County, film fans from California, read these reviews in the newspapers, they decided to apply for a corporation to court. This class action was made on behalf of all film enthusiasts, who on the advice of Manning went to the cinema for a particular movie. At Sony, of course, did not bring the matter before the court in person and paid compensation for damage to all victims of fake film critic. Or maybe the film company still use this trick? After all, there will always be someone who will write a good review. How do I know ...
7. Aunt Jemima
The history of this trademark is currently owned by Kuaker Oates in Chicago, dates back to 1893, and was first registered in 1937. The image was taken from popular at the time, "Shaw Minstrels", as one of the stereotypes of African-American characters. After a slight transformation of this character has become a brand "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. Actress shown in the picture, many times came to Albion to collect donations. Shortly thereafter, in 1966 Kuaker Oates began to produce syrup Aunt Jemima, then Aunt Jemima syrup calorie in 1985 and Aunt Jemima syrup concentrate in 1991. It has become a trademark for decades. Every American sees her every morning on the shelves of local stores. Her unforgettable smile and kind eyes are ideal if you want to sell something!
6. Allegra Coleman
Allegra Coleman - a fictional movie star, invented by writer Martha Sherrill for comic articles. As illustrations of these articles published in Esquire magazine in November 1996, were selected photographs of the model and actress Ali Larter. The article says about the upcoming Woody Allen film with Allegra Coleman, her tumultuous relationship with David Schwimmer (including the scandal with nude photos allegedly taken by paparazzi) and friendship with Deepak Chopra. Soon magazine editor Edward Kosner revealed fraud in a press release to the latest news. Sherrill later wrote a satirical novel about the life of Hollywood stars, which reveal the identity of the heroine Allegra Coleman in full. The novel "My last movie star," published by Random House in 2003. This fluke that has placed Ali Larter on page novels serve as a good impetus to her career. She participated in the TV show, starred in various films ("Legally Blonde", "Destination"), she also got 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 Allegra Coleman, offers to act in films still rained down on her constantly. In fact, she became an actress, played by actress.
5. Jack Dawson
We are all familiar with Jack Dawson in the film "Titanic," but whether it exists in reality? There was no information about what kind of 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 invented and created by director James Cameron.
Indeed, there was a man George. Dawson, who died aboard the Titanic, but Cameron did not know of its existence when he wrote the script. Jack character has nothing to do with the personality of John. Dawson. On the tomb of the man carved J. Dawson, and no one knows that it is "John." Designates. Perhaps Joseph, maybe James, but who knows? And what's true, "Jack Dawson» ...
4. Gorillaz
Gorillaz - is a musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn British musician and cartoonist Jamie Hewlett (by the way, the creator of the famous comic strip "The Girl on the tank"). The project is a direct band's music and a huge fictional universe with virtual group, drawn in comic style. The group is composed of four animated members: 2D (vocals, keyboard), Murdoc Nichols (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboards, and sometimes vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums). Special holographic projection technology has allowed the group to translate in 3D - because they were "alive" at the presentation of the Grammy Awards in 2006. Even more surprisingly, the same technology was created 3D-model of the Madonna, which is on the same stage sang her hit Hung Up. Neither the audience in the hall, or viewers, at least in the first few minutes did not have a clue about what is before them "fake Madonna." Award MTV Europe Music Awards in Lisbon repeated the success of Grammy and also performed with guest virtual superstars. Yes, you read that right - Madonna was the same virtual, like her cartoon counterpart. Although Gorillaz do not exist in the real world, it's really a real band!
Hatsune Miku 3.
Hatsune Miku - Vocaloid it. What is vokaloid, you ask? This is a software that allows you to simulate singing based on the text and melody. During the singing voice synthesis technology is used actors and singers. The word "Vocaloid" is derived from two words: "vocals", ie voice while singing or talking and "android" to denote the computer side of the project. To create a song, the user must input the melody and lyrics. Hatsune Miku - not a person but a computer, but to be honest, I'm a big fan of her! Miku - not the only one of its kind, but the best. Since in the real world it does not exist, all the concerts she gives as holography. 16 projectors that are directed at a single point behind the screen, synchronized, and to create a 3D effect that can be seen without special glasses. The first recordings were Hatsune released in Japan in 2007 by Krypton. Sales were so high that Crypton 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 + copies of the software - at that time, as usual sell these programs did not extend beyond 1000.
2. Betty Crocker
Washburn Crosby Company of Minneapolis, one of the six major companies united in 1928 in the group General Mills, in the late 1910's - early 1920's received thousands of letters with the answers to questions about baking. In 1921, the company's managers wanted to make the letter more personal response. To do this, they combined the name of the retired Executive Director, William Crocker, and the name "Betty" as the most kind and gentle. It was also decided to attribute that Betty Crocker - a secretary, who won a contest among employees of the company. (This signature is still emblazoned on all the products of the company.) Finally, in 1936, Betty Crocker has found his face. Artist Neisse MacMaine gathered in the office all employees and "mixed them into a single image." But there are rumors, and it is quite a widespread belief that Betty Crocker was a real woman. The results of a public opinion poll showed that Americans consider it the second most famous woman in America after Eleanor Roosevelt. Over the next seventy-five years of her face changed 7 times: it has become younger in 1955, more business in 1980, and in 1996 became the "multicultural", acquiring a dark skin and "ethnic" appearance.
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, you should know that he is the personification of the US government and its citizens. In the pictures he is portrayed as a tall, thin, bearded man dressed in red, white and blue suit. Where did he come from? Poster, painted by American artist DM Flagg in 1917 was based on the original poster with the British Lord Kitchener, painted three years earlier. It was used as a call to the soldiers first and second world wars. In his poster Flegg narisovl Uncle Sam in his own way, adding his gesture veteran Walter Botts. In the face there is a certain resemblance to Samuel Wilson. During the War of 1812 in New York meat packer Samuel Wilson caters for the US 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 have spread very quickly the story, and soon the "Uncle Sam" has become synonymous with the federal government. Yes, it was a collective image, and his features were copied with specific people, but he never existed. The poster has become a symbol for the US, especially in times of war and conflict.
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