One Hit Wonders
This song by a-ha topped a Rolling Stone poll for best one hit wonder of all time.
'Take on Me'
By far the most popular book to movie adaptation, this series about a young wizard coming of age is one of the popular pieces of media of all time.
Harry Potter
This animated character sports a top hat and a button nose, and is featured in one of the most popular Christmas songs ever.
Frosty the Snowman
United States of America
Bald Eagle
Aside from hosting America's Got Talent, this Old Spice spokesperson has also been in shows like Brooklyn Nine Nine and Everybody Hates Chris.
Terry Crews
This song by South Korean artist PSY produced a worldwide phenomenon that went on to dethrone Justin Beiber's 'Baby' as the most viewed video on Youtube until 2017.
'Gangnam Style'
Written by Stephanie Meyer, this was a worldwide phenomenon about a high school girl falling in love with a vampire whose movies and books are both similarly famous.
Twilight
Originally from a book by Dr. Seuss, this Christmas hating antagonist has become synonymous with the Christmas season.
The Grinch
China
Panda
This hot host was present for 20 seasons of American Idol, the show that made him a household name.
Ryan Seacrest
This 1979 debut single by the Buggles was also the first music video to ever play on MTV, ironically fulfilling the message of the song.
'Video Killed the Radio Star'
As one of the most critically acclaimed adaptations, this trilogy set in Middle Earth saw its books and live action films release nearly fifty years apart.
The Lord of the Rings
From Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to even movies like Monsters Inc, this yeti has seen his fair share of screen time over the years.
The Abominable Snowman
Australia
Kangaroo
This bald and bearded host was the face of Deal or No Deal for it's entire run, which began in 2005.
Howie Mendel
Naming Monica, Erica, Rita, and Tina, this song by Lou Bega reached number three in the US Billboard top 100 in 1999.
'Mambo No. 5'
Originally beginning as a fan fiction of the Twilight series, this raunchy trilogy by E. L. James met massive popularity despite it's adult themes.
Fifty Shades of Gray
Charles Dickens classic has been adapted many times over the years, starring this miserly old man, whose name has been used synonymously with 'greed'.
Ebenezer Scrooge
Iran
Persian Lion
This host on the Wheel of Fortune was replaced by Ryan Seacrest this year, ending a four decade tenure for the original host of the show.
Pat Sajak
One of the biggest one hit wonders in modern years, this worldwide smash hit by Australian artist Gotye was one of the biggest singles in 2012.
'Somebody that I Used to Know'
This battle royale series by Suzanne Collins was a best selling book series before being put on the big screen, tackling deeper themes of politics and revolution along the way.
The Hunger Games
With an Arthur Rankin film by the same name, and as the villain in the final Santa Claus film with Tim Allen, this character even appears in a popular Christmas song.
Jack Frost
Russia
Brown Bear
After passing away in 2020, Alex Trebek was replaced as the host of Jeopardy by one of the smartest people ever involved with the game.
Jacob Smith