The most famous pundit in America is Roger Ebert. At least that’s what Forbes's new list says.

We thought pundit referred to a political commentator, but we checked Merriam-Webster, and the official definition is a person who gives opinions in an authoritative manner usually through the mass media.

Roger Ebert is a pundit, in the same way that Rosie O’Donnell (6), Leonard Maltin (7) and Bill Walton (10) are.

With apologies to our favorite movie “pundit” A.O. Scott, but Roger Ebert really is the best known film critic in the world. Even his trademarked thumbs make news. Since Ebert was diagnosed with jaw cancer, the only topic Romenesko posts more about is job cuts.

Still, what kind of list is this? Rosie O’Donnell isn't even an authority on her own book.