QQ: What is the fastest “0 to global” brand?

dihard:

Basically, what brand (company, product, person, any entity that holds a brand identity) do you think gained awareness the fastest. Reblog your answer, if you’re so inclined. TBC Monday (taking a snowboard trip to Stowe this weekend).

My first thought was Google, as many other people have also suggested. I’m guessing it will be an internet or technology brand that is fairly contemporary - given the ability of the internet to spread the word quickly.

I’m excited to find out the answer and I’m hoping it will be a shock.

Update: Yeah, of course. Osama Bin Laden.