Tony Clifton
Tony Clifton was allegedly a disgruntled Las Vegas lounge singer that would insult audience members and who rose to prominence during the 1980’s. However, he was not actually a real person. He was portrayed by actor Andy Kaufman, but the character was kept alive even after Kaufman passed away in 1984.
Tony Clifton
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon, but unfortunately she was never actually real. The woman in the famous image was created by J. Howard Miller and it is said she was inspired by gun factory worker Veronica Foster, who was known as “Ronnie, the Bren Gun Girl” and was also used on propaganda posters during WWII.
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Rosie The Riveter
