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Thoth

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Musician

The Resume

    Birth name is Stephen Kaufman
    Named himself Thoth, after the Egyptian god of wisdom and communication
    Dresses like a cross between an ancient gladiator and an Indian medicine man
    Street musician in New York
    Recorded an Opera based on the works of Wagner
    Subject of an Academy Award winning documentary short (2001)

Why he might be annoying:

    He dresses extravagantly (especially considering he performs on the streets).
    He created an imaginary world in his head.
    Sometimes it seems like he is out of touch with reality.
    It is hard to take him seriously.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He suffered racial hatred due to his mixed background (black and Jewish).
    He was disowned by his father and forced to live on the streets.
    After becoming homeless, he created the character of Thoth and the mythical world of Festad through music.
    He sings, plays the violin, and controls all other aspects of his music.
    His work is deeply personal and comes from the heart.
    He uses his music to inspire peace and end racial and religious hatred.
    He composed the first original Opera of the new Millennium.
    Many believe that he was the best part of the Academy Awards ceremony.
    He has been performing on the streets for a quarter century.

Credit: Jet


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 19 Votes: 78.95% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 38 Votes: 65.79% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 292 Votes: 82.19% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 51 Votes: 49.02% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 69 Votes: 50.72% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 351 Votes: 68.66% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 128 Votes: 63.28% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 130 Votes: 75.38% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 215 Votes: 68.37% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 312 Votes: 68.59% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 674 Votes: 70.03% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 717 Votes: 57.88% Annoying