Jane and John Doe
These two document figures are 100% fictional, but always refer to a person who was alive at some point. The terms “Jane Doe” and “John Doe” are code words for dead bodies that have been discovered by the authorities, but are unable to be identified. Sadly, Jane and John Doe’s are discovered every single day in the real world. These terms have been popularised thanks to the rise of crime shows on television, with multiple episodes of CSI using the terms freely across their various seasons.
Jane And John Doe
Betty Crocker
Americans will know and love Betty Crocker for her famous recipes, which were a big part of pre-technology boom life. A lot of women followed Betty’s lead when it came to how to take care of their households, only to discover that she wasn’t a real person after all. Betty was a fictional character created to inspire women to be better cooks. We’re sure there are feminist groups out there who have many questions about why this was ever “a thing”.
Betty Crocker
