what is the difference between famous and infamous?
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A couple of the answer's have nailed it - famous has more of a positive connotation - that of being known for being in a movie or on TV or excelling in sports, or for being a political leader. \n\nInfamous has a connotation that the person is well known for committing a crime or having done something wrong or being controversial in some way. \n\nThe way in which someone refers to another person as "famous or infamous" can tell you about the person's point of view - as in someone famous to me might be infamous to you, depending on our respective points of view. Some Muslims would regard Osama bin Laden as famous, while many of us in the west, would think of him as infamous.
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I think that fame should be recognition for accomplishment; To be known for a difference you made in the world but in society today, it's basically a popularity contest. They go way too far just to gain attention. So being famous means being recognized by a large number of people worldwide. If I were offered instant fame, I would most likely take it but with the money and power that comes with it, I'd want to do something good that I'd be remembered for. I think it would be fun to do some acting, but eventually everything comes to an end, and I wouldn't want to be reconized and bothered every time I go out. I LOVE my privacy and that's not something I'm willing to sacrifice.
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gossip is making stories which are not true. talking about somebody who is not there. Gossip is BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
235192
Make a difference in your own corner, your own family, your own friends. \nNot all of us can be famous but every one you meet in your life-every single person-will be affected by you either for good or for bad. You touch every person you meet in some way.\nSo.. your choice. Your choices will echo through others.So take care what you do and the example you set in your own area.
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I would say they are both famous, I personally prefer rock.\n\nDid you mean more famous? I would say rap because everyone's heard of it, whether it's because they like it or they complain about it because they hate it.
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Probably not.  Some wars were fought before historical records were kept and exist only in legend.  A good example would be the Trojan War.  We would also have to answer the question: What is a War?  World War II is surely the most famous, but the "least" famous is up for grabs.
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I don't think it matters how important the victim is, rather the motive for the killing. Assassination is Murder by treacherous violence, for politcal or religious reasons. Most Murder is more personal, born out of revenge,  for unrequited love, greed or financial gain.
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I'd rather have the money and not be famous. Having money and being famous will make those pesky charities run after you.
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Okay no offense but there are going to be stupid people on here that say they are famous and they aren't. They pretend to be someone else. So why did you even ask this question? Good luck with it.
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If by most Famous you mean known to the most people, then Yue Sai Kan may be the most well known woman.  She is a household word in China, with 1.3 billion people.  She is also known by many others around the world.  Sorry if you thought that it might be someone from a Western culture.
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i would rather be famous for whatever i am!
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Poe wrote on both. Otherwise.... \n\n(http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_266.html )
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It depends on how popular that celebrity is
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Famous people are people too !  They are no different, they walk, talk and go to the bathroom just like we do.  Talk to them like you would anyone.
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Lots of celebrity activists have had criminal convictions, usually for standing up to unjust laws: Gandhi, Mandella, Dr. King, etc.\n\nMany famous actors, musicians, etc. can get away with it because they are rich and nobody cares.
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Advertising costs the company money. Publicity is something that a company will receive whether they want it or not, and they don't pay for it. A company can control advertising, while they cannot control publicity. Example: Britney Spears has a commercial for her perfume. That is advertising. Britney Spears all over the tabloids is publicity, not necessarily good, but it's still publicity.
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It means don't follow the famous because they are famous.\nUse your own judgement; not the media's.\n\nIt has nothing to do with the Bible.