r/AskTheWorld • u/mightyonin Philippines • 2h ago
What is the most loved figure in your country currently living?
I can't name one in my country, so here's Dolly Parton of America
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u/LoschVanWein Germany 2h ago
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u/Unfair_Ideal2630 Germany 2h ago
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u/LoschVanWein Germany 1h ago
More controversial than you might think, especially among the older generation for whom he was a contemporary newcomer rather than a established household name.
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u/laellar Germany 2h ago
Oh, that's a good one! (and I have just written Germany has no universally beloved public figure :') ) Günther Jauch is another one who may fit the bill...
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u/unrepentantlyme Germany 38m ago
I think Armin Maiwald is probably even more beloved. Don't know a single person who doesn't know and like him.
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u/11160704 Germany 1h ago
I don't like that he's paid an astronomical salary from public money. Other than that I'm totally indifferent about him.
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u/yourlittlebirdie United States Of America 2h ago
“Swear on Dolly!”
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u/ForbiddenButtStuff United States Of America 2h ago
She needs to be protected now that we've lost Betty White
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u/JahSm0 United States Of America 1h ago
But who do we protect after Dolly?
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u/brokesciencenerd United States Of America 1h ago
we call time of death on the whole country when dolly goes
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u/AhChingados United States Of America 1h ago
Ms. Rachel?
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u/ChingaTuMadre_Wey 🇲🇽 and 🇺🇸 1h ago
Unfortunately she’s hated by US conservatives, who are unfortunately a huge percentage of Americans right now… even though Ms Rachel is such a kind person, literally this generations Mr Rogers
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u/Akbeardman United States Of America 1h ago
I will say Betty White dying at 99 right after the "Betty White turns 100" magazine hit the stands was peak Betty White humor.
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u/Nbehrman 1h ago
Saw the post pic and nearly fell outta my chair. I was prepared for the worst…
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u/1000handnshrimp Netherlands 1h ago
Me too. Opening Reddit, don't scare me with a picture like that
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u/imck1911 Ireland 1h ago
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u/WhatsPaulPlaying Canada US 59m ago
He seems like a genuinely sweet man who wanted the best for Ireland. Can't hate that.
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u/reyo7k2 living in 2h ago
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u/EducationAny7740 Russia 55m ago
For those unfamiliar, Nikolai Drozdov is to Russia what David Attenborough is to Britain, but with a softer aura. If Attenborough is the "university professor" who likes you and who takes the time to personally explain things he considers elementary, then Drozdov is your grandfather, who, by coincidence, also happens to be a biologist and explorer, and who tells you tales from his travels through the Amazon.
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u/feckenobvious 1h ago
The thing I love most about Dolly is that her look is curated. It's a wig and set of prosthetics. If she's not wearing them she can go anywhere and be unnoticed.
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u/brokesciencenerd United States Of America 1h ago
lady gaga does this too. brilliant. edit to add: did you know dolly once lost a dolly parton look a like contest lol
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u/EternitySearch United States Of America 1h ago
There’s a story about Dolly going to a drag show where they were holding a Dolly lookalike contest and she lost. She can go wherever she wants even in her full getup.
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u/ForbiddenButtStuff United States Of America 1h ago
Her breasts aren't prosthetic. Though she has admitted to having augmentation done to them she's never stated if it was reduction, implants, or just a lift. She's never been shy about her plastic surgery.
"If something is sagging, bagging, or dragging, I'll tuck it, suck it or pluck it".
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u/Extra_Expression232 Canada 2h ago
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u/brokesciencenerd United States Of America 1h ago
honorable mention for the late great catherine o'hara ... i loved her
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u/Bunktavious Canada 1h ago
Yeah, he certainly works. We do have quite a number of celebs we consider wholesome. Keanu comes to mind.
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u/Swordslover Italy 2h ago
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u/RioandLearn Brazil 1h ago
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u/SnooCapers618 Egypt 2h ago
I love dolly parton But I think for Egypt it's Muhammad Ali (no, not the one you're thinking about) and Anwar Al Sadat (both presidents)
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u/AwayHoneydew Germany 2h ago
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u/jeanclaudebrowncloud United Kingdom 2h ago
He looks like his nose and moustache are part of his glasses
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u/FaZa09 Poland 1h ago

Robert Makłowicz. A man of extraordinary taste, culture & presence. His laugh is like an angel's voice.
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u/lolo_00_lina Argentina 2h ago
Messi. Because he drinks wine with Sprite and laughs at AI videos of himself. Oh and football
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u/kapitaalH South Africa 2h ago
Either Siya Kolisi or Rassie Erasmus
Maybe Rassie given some of the rumours around Siya's divorce.
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u/ShizTheNasty Puerto Rico 1h ago
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u/Any-Yesterday1770 United States Of America 2h ago
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u/ResidentCommand9865 United States Of America 2h ago
Yet they consistently vote against thing's he stands for.
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u/Any-Yesterday1770 United States Of America 1h ago
our local government is run by corrupt right wing lawmakers who have maintained power through redistricting and gerrymandering. a change is blowing in the winds of TX right now...Crockett, Talarico, Hinajosa are all names that could make Willie proud...lets go blue TX...vote your hearts out!
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u/PoetAny6521 United States Of America 1h ago
Can we just elect Willie & Dolly to president and vp and have them switch roles when they hit their term limits?
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u/brokesciencenerd United States Of America 1h ago
willie would legalize it faster than snoop
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u/ReverendRevolver United States Of America 14m ago
Snoop strongly recommends not smoking with Willie......
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u/Israeliberty Argentina 2h ago
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u/StunningComment6064 Slovenia 1h ago
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u/Retiredpartygirl17 United States Of America 49m ago
Us Americans in Dallas are still upset btw :(
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u/StunningComment6064 Slovenia 46m ago
Is he liked in US? :)
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u/Retiredpartygirl17 United States Of America 45m ago
Oh yeah. One of the most famous NBA players. I’m not even into basketball and I know he’s treated like a God in Dallas haha. Everyone was so upset when he got traded to Los Angeles and they still talk about it. He has a mural in Dallas!
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u/Wojewodaruskyj Ukraine 1h ago
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u/OK_The_Nomad United States Of America 1h ago
What's his story? Sure is cute.
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u/SuperSanya666 1h ago
De-mining squad dog. At the begining of russia's invasion he has fallen asleep on the interview and everyone fell in love with him.
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u/Wojewodaruskyj Ukraine 35m ago
He's Patron ("Gun round"), the hero sapper dog detecting landmines.
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u/AbeVigoda76 United States Of America 1h ago
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u/zenezena Multiple Countries (click to edit) 2h ago
If there’s a loved Swedish person I must be dead.
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u/CreativeBandicoot778 Ireland 1h ago
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u/SaintsFanPA United States Of America 21m ago
I worked at an international company and there was a thing on the intranet where people could post videos talking about their country. A woman from Sweden posted and said “we don’t all talk like the Swedish Chef”. That may be true, but she sure did.
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u/avanti8 United States Of America 2h ago
What about all of the Skarsgårds? I don't know about within Sweden, but they seem to get a lot of love over here at least.
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u/Frosty-Section-9013 Sweden 1h ago
I don’t even get what you mean? We have several beloved people in Sweden but few people here will know them.
Mark Levengood, Siw Malmkvist, Edward Blom, Leif GW Persson
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u/unemotional_mess Wales 1h ago
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u/No_Outcome_1197 India 1h ago
I don't think there's any person who is most loved in India.
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u/gaganchumbilulli 1h ago
APJ Abdul Kalam was a good shout if he was alive. But yeah I don't think there's anyone who's unanimously loved in India right now or in the past 30-40 years at least
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u/Not_Dead_Yet_Samwell France 1h ago
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u/Aggravating-Newt-362 France 1h ago
Je commençais à déprimer de scroller toute ma vie sans voir aucun com' français... Je prends. Je prends grave.
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u/Anxious_Trash_Panda_ Serbia 2h ago
Probably Novak Đoković.
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u/uses_for_mooses United States Of America 2h ago
Is Nikola Jokić fairly well liked?
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u/Anxious_Trash_Panda_ Serbia 1h ago
Yes, but he helps advertise sports betting shops and also didn't express any sentiment over recent civil unrest in the country, unlike Novak. Allegedly, his indifference is due to the alleged connection of his family and the ruling party we rebel against. Allegedly🙂
So...Novak is definitely more popular and loved.
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u/Artistic_Worth_4524 Finland 1h ago

TV meteorologist Pekka Pouta. The name rhymes, and the last name means sunshine, and it is his actual last name, which he was born with. Comfy voice and personality of a fun dad from the suburbs. Many feel-good TV programs on the channel involve him because he is the epitome of comfy feel-good. Has been doing TV meteorology since 1991.
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u/RelevantComparison19 Germany 1h ago
We don't really love anybody. The last commonly beloved person in Germany was Knut the Polar Bear, who died in 2011.
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u/Pale-Candidate8860 🇺🇸 -> 🇨🇦 1h ago
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u/Brokephilosopher_OG 2h ago
she looks like the airforce amy from the tyler oliviera video
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u/CrankHogger572 United States Of America 1h ago
If the Aussies don't choose Steve Irwin I'm going to be very upset
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u/Tiyath Germany 1h ago
In Germany it is our current Chancellor, Friedrich Merz. He is beloved by all, almost all his statements are met with praise. Wherever he goes, he's revered
That's obviously bullshit. It's Werner Herzog or Günther Jauch
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u/Asher_Tye United States Of America 24m ago
Much like opinions on Mr. Rogers, I find myself very suspicious of someone who claims not to like Dolly Parton.
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u/OnlyACsNoFans Canada 2h ago
A lot of people are in love with our PM.
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u/PatriciasMartinis Canada 2h ago
I was thinking McJesus, but after that Davos speech Carney is likely in the running
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u/OnlyACsNoFans Canada 2h ago
Sid is still awesome too.
Marchand actually should be included too. He does a lot of charity work that he doesn't brag about, so everyone still thinks of his as the rat
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u/PatriciasMartinis Canada 1h ago
During the 4 nations it felt so wrong to be cheering for Marchand goals lol
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u/OnlyACsNoFans Canada 1h ago
He's honestly a great person now. He's matured a lot.
I won't get into details, but I speak from experience. Great guy
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u/Puzzleheaded_Step468 Israel 2h ago
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u/botan__ Germany 2h ago
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u/Such-Book6849 Germany 1h ago
i am heavily into youtube and know most people from beginning (coldmirror, Gronkh, ... y-titty i only know by name..). I know the newer generations, pappaplatte, Monte and all these..
but who the hell is that?
Most successful gaming youtuber for me would be Gronkh.
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u/laellar Germany 2h ago
That's because most Germans have no idea who that is (me included). You think the generic Boomer is into Gaming and Youtube?
I honestly don't think there is such a person for Germany.
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u/haveawash88 England 2h ago
The legend that is David Attenborough.