John Waters

Blood Feast' is my favorite of Lewis' films. When we shot 'Serial Mom,' and I showed them the infamous tongue scene, one of the female crew members said, 'I hate when a guy does that.

Director

Jim Lee

One of the strengths of the DC Universe has been the strength of the rogues' gallery. Often times they're as famous - if not more infamous - than our heroes.

South Korean Artist

Ian McShane

Blackbeard is probably the most infamous pirate who ever lived. He's one of those characters for which most of your work is done before you start.

English Actor

Kinky Friedman

These days, there are many people around the world who listen to the songs that made me infamous and read the books that made me respectable.

American Singer

Bryan Konietzko

I am infamous for writing fight scenes beat for beat, punch for punch. I can't help it!

American Director

Dave Chappelle

You can't get un-famous. You can get infamous, but you can't get un-famous.

American Comedian

CeeLo Green

I think I'll always be famous. I just hope I don't become infamous.

American Musician

Adam Ant

I like being infamous. I think it is safe being a cult.

British Musician

Jason Reynolds

Boston is pretty infamous for race relations.

American Author

Otto Dix

German Artist

Use 'infamous' to describe someone known for negative reasons, not just being unpopular.

Negative Reputation

'Infamous' implies that a person's bad reputation is recognized by many people, not just locally known.

Widespread Notoriety

The infamy usually comes from specific actions or behaviors, not merely poor quality.

Focus on Actions

'Infamous' is a strong word, suggesting actions that are widely condemned, not just criticized.

Extreme Disgrace

Use 'infamous' when the disgrace or shame is public and widely known, not hidden or unknown.

Public Awareness

'Infamous' describes actions that are seriously wrong or immoral, not petty or minor wrongdoings.

Not a Light Term

In literary contexts, 'infamous' often characterizes a villain or character with evil fame.

Evil Fame

Historically, 'infamous' might describe someone like a tyrant or traitor known for their evil deeds.

Historical Use

'Infamous' can also apply to characters in myths who are known for their misdeeds or evil actions.

Folklore and Myths

 created one of the earliest attempts at a digital currency called digit cash which ultimately failed a similar model to bitcoin probably the first online summary of a decentralized cryptocurrency model that this crowd-sourced was discussed on their mailing list which was really infamous

Unpacking the nuts and...

 from the wisdom of crowds to smart mobs -- around how ridiculously easy it is to form groups for a purpose. And linked to this crowd mania were examples all around the world -- from the election of a president to the infamous Wikipedia, and everything in between --

Rachel Botsman: The case...

 The jellyfish's sting, which helps it capture prey and defend itself, is its most infamous calling card. In the jelly's epidermis, cells called nematocysts lie coiled like poisonous harpoons. When they're triggered by contact, they shoot with an explosive force.

Jellyfish predate...

 Here are three of the possible offenders. Exhibit Pests and Disease. Most infamous is the varroa mite, a minuscule red pest that not only invades colonies and feeds on bees, but also transfers pathogens that stunt bee growth and shortens their life span.

The case of the...

 who rated the person as cold, stoic, and unaffectionate. If a potential mate has managed to pass all these tests, there's still one the infamous first kiss, a rich and complex exchange of tactile and chemical cues, such as the smell of one's breath,

The science of...

 a relentless advance that transforms pastures and farms into barren wastelands. These are desert locusts— infamous among their locust cousins for their massive swarms and capacity for destruction. But these insects aren't always so insatiable.

Just add water: The...

 to be digested alive bit by bit. Meanwhile, this beetle is bewitched by sweet-smelling nectar. The scent draws him closer and closer until he lands on the leaves of the world’s most infamous carnivorous plant.

The wild world of...

 character traits of the spotted hyena do females always lead their clan and what is it about hyenas that has allowed them to thrive far from their dim-witted infamous animated portrayal spotted

Top 5 Best Animal...

 it is infamous for biting when threatened were surprised and it packs one of the biggest venomous punches of any spider in the world in Brazil alone

Deadly Spider Bite! PIPE...

 Your timing made you and your partner the most infamous bank robbers in the west. Now, you’ll need to use that timing to help you break out of jail.

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Widespread Notoriety

Focus on Actions

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