The Resume

(August 1, -August 31, )
Eighth month of the year
31 days
Named for Augustus Caesar (Roman emperor)
Formerly named Sextilis (Latin for sixth month)
Birth flower: Gladiolus and Poppy
Birthstone: Peridot and Onyx
Astrological sign is Leo and Virgo

Why August might be annoying:

It contains no major American holidays.
Part of the dog days of summer.
It was extended to 31 days to be equivalent to the month named for Julius Caesar.
It is the heart of hurricane season.

Why August might not be annoying:

Many Americans enjoy their summer vacation.
It tends to be a relaxing month with picnics and water activities.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks in the middle of the month.
U.S. Tennis Open begins.
National Football League pre-season.

Credit: Team Annoy

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Look at Me, I Got My Hands Up
• Look at Me, I'm a Woman in Shades
• Months (Ranked: 8)
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 484)
• Profiles 28001-28250 (Ranked: 28008)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 90 Votes: 43.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 29 Votes: 20.69% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 39 Votes: 43.59% Annoying