I'm sorry, but even random people from the streets remember the iconic Bad Romance.
While Toxic is nowhere to found.
Just check out these videos.
1:50+
0:15+
Now which song is more remembered by the general public?
Bad Romance has the sales - 9,7 ALONE in 2010 (without 2009 and 2011) - aprox. 11-12M WW
A bigger peak in most countries - #2 as opposed to #9
A VMA for VOTY, Best Female, Best Pop and many other prestigious awards
A Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance
A Grammy for its iconic Music Video.
Chosen by many prestigious magazines as one of the biggest pop songs of the century.
What else do you even need?