GQ Names 'Least Influential People': True or Tasteless?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2011/12/05 20:00:00

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Just because a celebrity gets a lot of face-time doesn't mean they're necessarily "influential." So GQ went ahead and named its 25 Least Influential People of 2011, in contrast to Time's popular Most Influential list. Among the magazine's top picks were Gwyneth Paltrow, Harrison Ford, doomsdayer Harold Camping, and anyone who had anything to do with that Spider-Man musical (especially Bono.)

There was a healthy dose of politics, too, and GQ was not one to play partisan games. Their least influential politicians ranged from John Boehner to Barack Obama, Hosni Mubarak to Marcus Bachmann. Other notable lame ducks include Victoria's Secret model-turned-"Transformers" actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard Léo Apotheker, and comedian Paul Reiser. (You can flip through the entire list here.) Congratulations, guys. Your lack of effort has been recognized.

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The Sane One 2011/12/05 20:30:31

True

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Donald Trump didn't make the list??
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Angelika Insomniac 2011/12/06 16:12:10

Tasteless

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Boooooooo!

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♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌ 2011/12/06 16:05:03

True

True for most.

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Yaati 2011/12/06 16:04:04

True

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While I disagree with some of the list, (Obama is not influential? Believe me, I ain't the biggest fan of the guy but I think any US president holds some significant influence by default. Especially if they're the first black US president in history.) I think it's true and a bit funny.
As I see it, to call it "mean" shows a lack of spine. If (as a celebrity) you haven't done anything major in a couple of years and you start to lose popularity, you're GOING to lose influence. You can't expect to sit on your butt all day and still have an effect on people at the end of it. It's a fact of life: these celebrities should face it.

"Mommy! The mean magasine people said I'm not influential! Tell them they're wrong, mommy! *sniff* I'm still relevant, right mommy? :("

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Luis 2011/12/06 15:37:57

Tasteless

Who cares.

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Lola 2011/12/06 15:33:59 (edited)

Tasteless

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The group of people that created this list made some incredible mistakes. Have some respect for our President, after all he has the most difficult job in the world and he is trying so hard to clean up the mess left behind by one of the worst Administrations ever. Don't forget that it took eight years to destroy the great work left behind by President Clinton and his Administration, so it is going to take President Obama his second term to make it better 4 More Years!!!

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Nate Morey 2011/12/06 15:33:04

True

I think its cool, just kind of funny. We all know these "least influential celebrities" are still very influential people, that is why they are famous, but as compared to other famous people... they don't mean so much.

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the fuze 2011/12/06 15:30:18

Tasteless

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I only selected tasteless because "useless" wasn't an option.

We are so obsessed with "lists" it's become ridiculous. Just look at the number of awards shows there are, look how ridiculous the Guinness World Records have become, who cares who the most or the least influential people are on this planet? And why are they the least influential? Because they are the least mentioned? Because they don't have flocks of mindless sheep following them? I don't get it.

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Jesterz 2011/12/06 15:26:48

True

But they missed GQ as the least influential magazine...........

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Jill 2011/12/06 15:08:21

True

I don't find too many celebrities influential to me. I know a lot of other people really take their opinions into account.

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yogiOK 2011/12/06 14:46:05

Tasteless

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They probably prefer to remain in obscurity, and they don't need to hear this. This just basically means "people you never hear from, or who aren't doing anything to get noticed".

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Groundskeeper Willy 2011/12/06 14:40:58

True

Any of the Hollyweirdos who are pimping some leftist cause fits the bills as both personally tasteless and the article being truthful. Regardless of whom they might be from the skank Saradon, to Baldwin. these people are meaningless dirt

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Diddley Squat 2011/12/06 14:34:33 (edited)

True

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It's their right and kind of funny. But some major mistakes. The President? Now there's a messed up choice! What about those losers in the Republican race?

And why Bono? Those of us who love his music are "influenced" by it to the extent that it gives us happiness. And we number in the millions.

Here are my suggestions for some that should have made the list:

Ex-talk show host Glenn Beck who is about as smart as a moon rock; Sarah Palin (still useful only for those who write humorous books about her); Sharon Angel and Christine O'Donnell (if you don't remember them, that's my point); Arnold Schwartzenegger; and the Republican Congress (if not all, most of them).

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the fuze to Diddley... 2011/12/06 15:26:07

Apparently everyone you've mentioned are influential to you because you seem to have some pretty strong reactions to them.

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Nate Morey to the fuze 2011/12/06 15:31:52

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Just because you dislike them doesn't mean they are influential.

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the fuze to Nate Morey 2011/12/06 15:37:40

I would say that they would influence you to go another direction, towards people you DO like.

1. the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.

2. the action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others: Her mother's influence made her stay.

3. a person or thing that exerts influence: He is an influence for the good.

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PinkAva... to Diddley... 2011/12/06 16:19:20

I agree with you but did ya have to remind me of Beck.? Im so glad that moron is on the way out and good riddence! And that picture, eeech!

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stevegt... to Diddley... 2011/12/06 16:36:30

+1

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FalconF... to Diddley... 2011/12/07 06:37:47

I bet you haven't read a book, wrote an essay, voted in a primary, or read anything beyond a USA Today in years if ever. LMAO

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Ladyizzybell 2011/12/06 14:23:34

Tasteless

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What a mean spirited article. I would have expected something like this on a blog but I was under some false thought that GQ was classy!?! If you have ever been to a U2 concert you would realize placing Bono on the list is ridiculous not to mention potentially hurtful to all of the people involved in the causes he champions and the causes themselves.

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Theresa2000 2011/12/06 14:22:50

Tasteless

Celebs are tasteless.

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jpb 2011/12/06 14:22:43

Tasteless

Unless it includes Kardashians any other reality TV personality, it is pretty tasteless. Bono may not be as relevant as he has in the past, for example, but "least influential"? And I doubt Harrison Ford is trying to be "influential."

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sockpuppet 2011/12/06 13:48:36

True

Most of these people are entertainers or washed-up morons.

How many singers have been influential in world history until about 50 years ago? XD

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Hannah 2011/12/06 12:59:27

True

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yay obama made the list! =P

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PinkAva... to Hannah 2011/12/06 16:26:03

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Obamas influential because he got bin laden without bloodshed, Bush had to start an unwinnabe war that cost 5000 llives and lots of money and he still failed.perhaps that means Bush was more influential in a bad way.

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john doe 2011/12/06 11:25:49

Tasteless

I don't know if it is tasteless either, just seems like another boatload of bs by the media.

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Orsino 2011/12/06 10:52:45

True

Hilarious - if you publish a most influential list, then of course there must be a least influential list - Newtons third law and all that.

Nice to have a few moments off from celebrating "power"

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Ruby Dear - The Fangirl of ... 2011/12/06 09:03:16

Tasteless

What does Bono making a musical have to do with his influence on others? And Harrison Ford, the guy that flies around in his plane rescuing people?

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Met 2011/12/06 08:08:15

Tasteless

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Oh i get it, they wanted to be ironic.

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neitu.tepano 2011/12/06 07:39:22

Tasteless

cozzzzzz not the true fact,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lol

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Typhoon 2011/12/06 06:30:39

Tasteless

+1
Just another gimick to sell magazines.

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Saphirra 2011/12/06 06:11:46

Tasteless

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All I did was skim the thumbnails and was unmoved. They should put themselves on the list lol. Just kidding.

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pzanti54 2011/12/06 04:56:50

True

paul reiser

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Caedus01 Sith Lord of the P... 2011/12/06 04:55:47

Tasteless

+2
pretty arrogant of them

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Illjwamh 2011/12/06 03:44:10

Tasteless

It's also stupid, as it implies only celebrities are people. A REAL list of least influential people would include a kid living in a gutter in Ethiopia.

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Theresa... to Illjwamh 2011/12/06 14:22:01

...and surviving.

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SpecialKrazyK! 2011/12/06 03:11:13

True

i have to say..the names you listed especially MRS martin..is a snoozeeeeeeee fest....but...surely bono..has done some good...especially in africa...and his homeland Ireland.

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autumn 2011/12/06 02:12:10 (edited)

Tasteless

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Maybe true but what a waste of time and energy. Horrible and mean also but honestly it made me chuckle a little bit. To know there is such a list.

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Jayfeather to autumn 2011/12/06 04:06:35

+1
Theres a list for everything.

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Spinmetillifall 2011/12/06 01:56:54

True

+2
Where's Donald Trump and Rick Perry??

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Greetings Chap 2011/12/06 01:35:49

True

about time we had one of these

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