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Relatively recently, Instagram allowed its users to change their profile status (personal blog, athlete, musician, etc.). The function is available only to business accounts, so you won’t be able to change the category on your personal page. Their list is constantly updated, so very interesting ones appear from time to time. Today we will tell you what a fictional character is on Instagram, and how to make or change one.

And also don’t forget to read the article

What is it?

Fictional Character is a category that was available for selection on Instagram. Currently deleted. Available only to those accounts that managed to take it. The function itself is still relevant; users can change their profile status and indicate their field of activity.

• allows you to distinguish your account from other profiles;
• serves as an additional reference point by which potential clients can find you;
• emphasizes status (athlete, blogger, musician);
• Shows subscribers that you are an expert in the specified field;
• looks beautiful;
• allows you to quickly gain subscribers and likes through special services for integrated promotion (,) because determines the target audience that is potentially interested in the chosen area.

The function is available only to confirmed users (it must be open). The number of subscribers does not matter.

How to choose a category

The choice of profile status is available only to company profiles. Make from personal page You can create a business account through the “Settings” menu. To do this you will need a Facebook community where you have administrator rights. If it doesn't exist, then create it. After this, follow these steps:

Save your changes and make sure that specified information appeared on Facebook page. After this, you can proceed to setting up your Instagram profile. Here:

1. Login to your Instagram using your login details.
2. Go to the “settings” menu and click on the “Linked accounts” line.
3. A list of available ones will appear social networks, select “Facebook” and enter the details of the page that you recently created and configured (indicated the status).
4. Enter your login (address email or phone) and Facebook password. Click "Login".

If you did everything correctly, a light gray inscription with the name of the subcategory will automatically appear on your Instagram page. Sometimes this happens after some time (maximum after a day).

How to change category

Instructions:

1. Log in to your Facebook profile.

1. Click on it. Select the current status from the list or start entering it manually (prompts will appear). Several can be noted.

Save your changes. Information is updated not only on Facebook, but also on related pages. This may take some time. If after a day the category on Instagram remains the same (but has changed on Facebook), then try re-logging into Instagram, disabling it, and then linking the community to your Facebook profile.

Attention!"Fictional Character" is not available for selection. If you change it to something else (personal blog, athlete), you won’t be able to put it back.

If you use services for boosting subscribers (,), then for pages that have a specified category you can quickly find users potentially interested in the content. So don't forget to change the information there too.

We remind you that statistics are extremely relevant for a business account. Therefore, we recommend that you read the article about

Conclusion

Be sure to indicate the category in your profile. This makes your account stand out from the “ordinary” ones. Make sure it exactly matches the theme of Instagram. If you are in doubt about the choice, and the profile content is different, then select “Personal blog”. This is a general category that will emphasize the blogger’s status, but will not constrain you when choosing content.

For many years now, the famous Forbes magazine has been annually telling readers about the most significant creatures (just not all of them belong to the human race) that never existed in reality. Of course, this list includes the richest fictional characters. The main selection criterion is their capital, no matter how it was obtained or for what needs it was spent.

Some of these characters inherited wealth from wealthy relatives, and they did not need to lift a finger. Some rose on their own, others first lowered the status of entire generations below all possible norms, and then, like a phoenix, were reborn in a new image.

This article selects the richest fictional characters. The list includes those that are known to most people and that have taken completely different paths to get to where they are now.

15. Jay Gatsby (The Great Gatsby book/movie) - $1 billion

While many other fictional characters were already born with a golden spoon in their mouth, Jay Gatsby began his journey as a janitor and went to wealth by far from legal methods. The smuggling trade helped him acquire substantial real estate on Long Island and capital, which allowed him to get on this list of the richest heroes.

Gatsby prefers to spend most of his money by throwing noisy parties, which the whole city and three neighboring ones are talking about and, of course, trying to impress Daisy Buchanan, the main love of his life. Jay was lucky that Sherlock Holmes didn't get in his way. Whether the character is fictional or not, debaters from many countries have not yet decided, but, having found himself in the universe of the Great Gatsby, the great detective would definitely have shortened this list by at least one point.

14. Lady Mary Crawley (Doughton Abbey series) - $1.1 billion

The eldest daughter of the Earl of Grantham was one of the richest from birth. Mary's fortune increased significantly after the death of her first husband, Matthew Crowley.

She doesn't think much about exaggerating her fortune or any development. As a representative of high society, Crowley actively spends money on expensive clothes, gourmet meals, unique jewelry and occasional trips to London.

13. Mr. Monopoly (Monopoly game) - $1.2 billion

Mr. Monopoly found himself in this list thanks to his incredible success in the real estate business. At different times, he even became the man of the year, according to many reputable publications.

He actively invests money in hotels around the world, while remaining quite modest for a billionaire in everything related to everyday spending.

12. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider series) - $1.3 billion

Being, like many other fictional characters on this list, the heiress to a huge fortune of an aristocratic family, Lara Croft does not hesitate to go anywhere in the world.

Of course, the situation is darkened by the fact that her wealth came to her as a result of the death of her parents. But this did not turn the girl away from a life full of dangerous adventures, ancient caves and a constant feeling of incredible danger.

11. Walden Schmidt (Two and a Half Men) - $1.3 billion

The hero, played by Ashton Kutcher, earned his first million at the age of 19. Then he actively worked on his own startup, which he was later able to sell for an incredible amount of $1.3 billion.

The character appeared after the departure of Charlie Sheen, who played the main role. Schmidt spends his entire fortune on a house in Malibu, his ex-wife and friends.

10. Charles Montgomery Burns (The Simpsons) - $1.5 billion

The fictional characters in The Simpsons are incredibly similar to real people. Surprisingly, not only the main characters, but also the secondary characters receive their share of popularity. Mr. Burns was born into a poor family, but was adopted by an unknown millionaire at an early age. After graduating from a prestigious university, he headed the Springfield nuclear power plant.

The miserly Montgomery Burns is to a certain extent the main antagonist of the series, but in one of the episodes it was announced that for all his anger and greed, he is the only one in the entire town who pays taxes.

9. Tywin Lannister (Game of Thrones book/series) - $1.8 billion

The head of a family who always pays the bills. He was able to raise his family almost from the very bottom and make it one of the richest and most influential in all seven kingdoms. In many ways, wealth was regained thanks to the countless gold mines throughout Westeros. Tywin Lannister was actively involved in managing the estate and increasing the family's wealth. However, the rich also cry.

The death of his beloved wife forever erased the smile from his face and made him hate his youngest son, whose birth was the cause of this terrible tragedy for the entire family.

8. Christian Gray (50 Shades of Gray book/movie) - $2.5 billion

It’s no wonder why this successful man became an ardent BDSM enthusiast. After all, thanks to his mother’s friend, who brought him into the world of submission and dominance, he received his starting capital (yes, fictional characters manage to get their fortunes in a variety of ways).

100 thousand dollars was more than enough for Gray to create his own corporation, which, as announced in the second book, began to bring him 100 thousand dollars an hour. Christian spends most of his income on luxury items: expensive cars, a helicopter, apartments... and, of course, quite specific passions.

7. Richie Rich (Richie Richie comic/movie) - $5.8 billion

Poor rich Richie is the heir to a multibillion-dollar fortune, the only son and a joy for his parents. This child knows everything about the quirks of the rich. Of course, because the storage room with the most valuable things of the family is located in the rock on which their profiles are carved. Not to mention various technical inventions and his own personal McDonald's.

But why then “poor thing”? Yes, because, looking at the games and entertainment of ordinary children from families whose income cannot even be called average, Richie feels lonely and so desperately needs a friend his age, who does not care about his huge bank account.

6. Batman (comic/film series of the same name) - $9.2 billion

Under the guise of a thunderstorm throughout Gotham lies Bruce Wayne, the heir to a huge fortune who had to grow up at a very young age. He lost his parents too early, he became a billionaire too early. However, his desire to eradicate crime is not revenge, and he never kills anyone.

It's just that, while still very young, Bruce Wayne realized how rotten society can be and, perhaps trying to get rid of the children's weed, invests most of his fortune in creating unique weapons and various equipment, which Batman uses.

5. Charles Foster Kane (Citizen Kane) - $11.2 billion

A newspaper media magnate is an example of how a person can lose himself in the pursuit of power and money. A boy from a poor family was successfully fostered by an American journalist, and then began his journey of deception, gossip and cruel decisions.

This character is in many ways the embodiment of the real-life media tycoon Randolph Hearst, who, trying to remove the film from public access, unwittingly, made the film one of the legendary in modern cinema.

4. Iron Man (comic/film series of the same name) - $12.4 billion

The heir to the multibillion-dollar weapons empire Stark Industries was able to transform in the eyes of society from a “seller of death” into a “defender of the planet.” At least I tried.

A quarrelsome character, unsociability, a tendency to alcoholism and sarcasm do not do him honor in the eyes of others. However, incredible intelligence (Tony Stark already received two master's degrees at 19) and charisma allow him not only to become part of the Avengers team, but also to firmly settle in the hearts of first comic book fans, and then, thanks to the stunning performance of Robert Downey Jr., also films.

3. Cullen Carlyle (Twilight book/movie series) - $46 billion

Of course, when you live forever and don't need many of the things the average person needs, it's easy to accumulate wealth. Especially if you successfully invest a large amount at one time. Nevertheless, Carlisle Cullen became a famous and beloved character not because of his condition (not very attentive readers might not even notice this fact), but because of his humanity. Strange definition for a vampire, isn't it?

But nevertheless, it was thanks to him that the entire Cullen family appeared, he saved all his “children” from certain death, giving them life and teaching them to do without bloody human sacrifices. In addition, Carlisle Cullen himself has learned self-control so much that he successfully works as a doctor, saving lives. Perhaps this is a way to atone for the sins of the past? Definitely not for the sake of increasing one’s fortune.

2. Dragon Smaug (book “The Hobbit, or There and Back Again”) - $54.1 billion

As befits any self-respecting dragon, Smaug is the owner of countless riches, which he, of course, received by shedding a lot of blood in the battle with the dwarves of the Lonely Mountain.

He is not a fan of long shopping and senseless spending. In fact, the dragon has not spent a single grain of gold over the past 200 years, because the main thing for him is to accumulate, and then you can fall into a long sleep and wake up only when someone dares to encroach on all these treasures.

1. Scrooge McDuck (DuckTales) - $65.5 billion

Who among us has not dreamed of having such a huge vault and diving, like into a swimming pool, into an endless sea of ​​gold coins?

In fact, this character is an example of hard work and determination, which, of course, is seasoned with a grain of greed, because he spends practically nothing, causing unceasing interest in his colossal safe. Scrooge McDuck has come a long way from a Scottish shoeshine boy to the richest drake in the world.

By the way, the character himself in the Disney universe has also come a long way, appearing initially as a supporting character and slowly but surely becoming not only the richest, but also the most famous drake in the world.

This concludes the list. If, while reading, you feel poor or begin to experience burning envy, then stop immediately. Luckily for us, all the finances of these characters are drawn or written down on paper. Although, who knows, maybe the development of technology will sooner or later lead to the fact that we will have our own hero like Tony Stark. The main thing is not Scrooge McDuck. Many will be embarrassed by the fact that their childhood idol is walking the streets and contributing to an increase in the crime rate.

Fictional characters often help sell a product or service. Therefore they are part of the characteristic of bourgeois society. They were simply not invented in the cultural life of the Land of the Soviets. The only exception, perhaps, is the chicken Murzilka, presenting the children's illustrated magazine “Funny Pictures”. However, its inventors did not report Murzilka’s viability. A wealthy character was impossible in a country of “universal equality.” However, such a distortion, such an illusion, did not exist in market economy countries. In practice, people cannot be equal either in their abilities or in their human qualities. Accordingly, since ancient times there have been poor and rich in the world.

Know-how from Forbes

The Bolsheviks' attempt to level out this difference ended in a civilizational failure.

Perhaps this is why the fictional characters of modern mass culture also, according to the plans of their creators, have different states. Who knows why Forbes, along with real rich people, has been forming a rating of virtual, invented images since 2002? Perhaps so that its employees are not considered complete crackers. Maybe to add a subtle touch of humor to the statement of modern business leaders. Who are they, the richest fictional characters? Following the Forbes analysts, let us present their rating and provide readers with a brief description of them.

Uncle Sam

This image has long become a household name. It symbolizes today's only superpower, whose status is characterized not only by a powerful economy, but also by the ability to import social standards and modern technologies. The image of Uncle Sam simultaneously reflects all the wealth and all the power of the country of the Stars and Stripes. According to experts, the current national wealth of the United States is approximately 100 trillion. dollars. Can this be formally assessed as the state of Uncle Sam? Formally, yes.

This character, due to his status, is initially beyond any competition. Obviously, this is why he doesn’t fit into Forbes’ fictional characters. The list of billionaires cannot compete with the wealth of the entire country - the United States. How and when did this character appear? His face, famous from posters, resembles that of one Samuel Wilson, a food merchant who supplied the US Army in 1812. The boxes and bales supplied to them under contracts concluded with the government of this country bore the abbreviated inscription U.S. (United States). The soldiers jokingly interpreted the inscription in their own way. They say that this brand was launched into the world by an illiterate Irishman, a watchman who unloaded food. He sincerely assumed that the symbols of the U.S. indicate the supplier's initials.

Fictional characters sometimes get a name first, and only then an appearance. A hundred years later, in 1917, artist James Montgomery Flagg created a poster in which he depicted a gentleman with the appearance of Samuel Wilson wearing a stars-and-stripes top hat. His image was given the characteristic gesture of veteran Walter Bots. The painted one called his fellow citizens into the army that fought on the fronts of World War I. During the war with Hitler, the image of Uncle Sam gained unprecedented popularity.

Scrooge McDuck

The richest fictional characters don't always portray people. An example is the Disney cartoon character Scrooge McDuck. He was created by the famous Disney illustrator Carl Barks as a character from one of the comics in December 1947. According to Forbes experts, the fortune of the world's richest drake exceeds $64 billion. Why does he have a Scottish name? The artist Barks was inspired to create his image by a real person. He was a businessman, a well-known Scottish industrialist in America, the creator of a steel empire. The name Scrooge McDuck is taken from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Fictional characters sometimes get their names in a paradoxical way.

However, the drake, whose name has become a household name in the sense of business acumen and luck, is still a collective character. Disney copied his manners, fabulous greed, resourcefulness in business, as well as some phrases from the world’s most famous investor. It was he who originally owned Scrooge’s catchphrase “A dollar saved is a dollar earned.”

Using the example of the miracle drake phenomenon, one can only be amazed at how fictional cartoon characters can turn into the favorites of the entire nation. The cult animated series “DuckTales” is evidence of this.

Dragon Smaug

The second in terms of the wealth of fictional images is also a non-human creature - the dragon Smaug. According to financial experts, he owns a fortune in excess of $54 billion. This fire-breathing creature is a character from the saga “The Hobbit: There and Back Again.” He lived in the Lonely Mountain, expelling the gnomes from it, and was distinguished by his cunning and hypnotic effect on people. The dragon raked up the dwarves' jewels in the central grotto of the Lonely Mountain. Smaug used this hill of diamonds and gold as a bed. Next, this fabulous marauder devastated and robbed the city of Dale.

The magician Gendelf the Gray developed a plan to destroy Smaug. To carry it out, he attracted thirteen dwarves and a hobbit. The latter, using the ring of omnipotence, managed to enter the lair of the fire-breathing creature unnoticed and took out a two-handed cup. Then he re-entered the dragon and managed not only to lead him through, but also to notice the only place in his armor not covered by scales.

Subsequently, Smaug, who was attacking Lake Town, was struck by the archer Bard with a magical Black Arrow. This is how this fictional character died. The computer game "The Hobbit", created based on the film, according to gamers' reviews, clearly benefits from the dragon character.

Flinthard Glomgold

Another character has this name - the drake from DuckTales. His business is diamond mining. However, this unscrupulous character does not shun theft. His wealth, according to Forbes, is $51.9 billion. He is Scrooge McDuck's main business rival. An unscrupulous drake tries his best to surpass Uncle Scrooge in wealth. At the same time, Flinthard is not burdened with moral principles. In his affairs, he often resorts to the help of scoundrels. For example, such as the Gavs brothers, bandit dogs.

If at first this swindler tried to destroy Scrooge McDuck physically, then later he chooses other methods. For example, exposing your competitor to the law. The signature feature of this cunning drake is a peculiar mental reaction to the next failure of his machinations. An annoyed Flinthard, presenting a list of the richest fictional characters, begins to eat his hat.

Carlisle Cullen

This vivid image was remembered by readers from the Twilight trilogy. It was created by the writer. His wealth, according to Forbes experts, is $38.2 billion. According to the plot of the trilogy, Carlisle was born in the 40s of the 17th century. He was the son of a priest, but a vampire bite turned his life upside down, turning him into a dark entity. At first he tried to commit suicide so as not to bring disaster to people.

To his joy, once he killed a deer and drank its blood, Carlisle felt that he was not bothered by the thirst for human blood. Cullen was able to settle into human society. The vampire even became socially useful by working as a surgeon. Wealth came to him as a result of investment. His adopted daughter Alice, being a seer, told him to buy securities of Google corporations and the Wal-Mart chain of stores. Obviously, the head of the vampire clan, and all the characters, are fictional in this saga. Although, along with fiction, the work also contains elements of real life.

Jet Clampett

Finally, we have the opportunity to talk about a humanoid fictional character. His fortune is estimated by Forbes specialists at 9.8 billion US dollars. The hero of the comedy film “The Beverly Hillbillies” directed by Penelope Spheeris suddenly becomes a billionaire. A fountain of oil suddenly appeared on his land. Jet's eccentric family (daughter, mother and nephew), realizing that they have suddenly become rich, decides to move to the elite area of ​​Los Angeles - Beverly Hills.

Here a rich farmer decides to get married. A swindler named Laura Jackson, who has settled in his house as a governess, is trying to seize his wealth. The newly rich man's mother realizes about her machinations, but the cunning bride candidate sends her to a nursing home. She is helped by her accomplice Tyler. The criminals' plans are thwarted by Jed's financial advisor, Jane Hathaway. The mother is returned home, the wedding is upset, Laura and Tyler are handed over to the law. Names of fictional characters like Jet Clampett are loved by all categories of television viewers in America.

Tony Stark

This character is also a product of fiction. It originated from the comic books combined into the Iron Man series. His net worth is almost the same as the previous character - $9.3 billion. However, Tony Stark is more of an action character than a comedy character. He lives in Malibu, California, and is a professional in military technology. He can be described as a real superman: an IT genius, a brilliant physicist, a philanthropist, a billionaire.

Richie Rich

According to the film's script, the image of an intellectually challenged child billionaire has a fortune of $8.9 billion. He inherited wealth at a young age.

The young man turns out to be a “hard nut to crack” for those who want to profit from his wealth. He skillfully and consistently manages his company, Rich Industries. And no wonder: his company produces products in which he is truly an expert due to his age: donuts with gold powder, robot servants, scooters.

Charles Foster Kane

This character was created by director Orson Walls. His personal wealth, according to Forbes, exceeds $8 billion. He is the owner of a media empire: television, newspapers, radio. Foster practices tabloid-type journalism.

Conclusion

Wealthy fictional characters are not yet abundantly represented in the domestic commercial market. The list of them is meager. Why is this happening? It's all about the mentality of post-Soviet civilization. The social role of the wealthy patron of the arts, an investor with real social responsibility, has not yet become an indispensable requisite of society. Among the rich nouveau riche there are quite a lot of swindlers and antisocial people. Perhaps this is why in the national culture images of “new Russians” prevail over more constructive ones, like Scrooge McDuck.

At the same time, fictional fairy tale characters artificially exploited by business are beginning to play an increasingly important commercial role. They are increasingly present in advertising, in trademarks, in logos.