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Quaker Oats Man

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The Resume

    (1897- )
    Logo for Quaker Oats since it was founded
    He bears a striking resemblance to Benjamin Franklin
    Image updated 1946, 1957 and 1972

Why he might be annoying:

    He serves horse food (oats) to humans.
    He is a religious icon.
    Quakers sued to have their religion affiliation removed from the product, but they lost.
    He is often mistaken for Ben Franklin.
    He actually predates Quaker Oats by four years. Quaker Oats was not 'officially' formed until 1901.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His motto is 'Live Well, Be Well.'
    The name, Quaker, was chosen to symbolize quality and purity.
    He is one of the oldest and longest running advertising icons.
    He is the first registered trademark for a cereal.
    Quaker was the first cereal to offer a recipe on its package and give an in package premium.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 26 Votes: 26.92% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 22 Votes: 13.64% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 44 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 134 Votes: 61.94% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 157 Votes: 50.32% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 29 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 34.78% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 42 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 144 Votes: 52.78% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 328 Votes: 42.99% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 265 Votes: 52.08% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 352 Votes: 51.14% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 744 Votes: 44.76% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1967 Votes: 47.89% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 5144 Votes: 41.47% Annoying