The Resume

(August 12, 1859-March 28, 1929)
Born in Fallmouth, Massachusetts
American songwriter, essayist, and poet
Wrote the lyrics to the popular American patriotic song 'America, The Beautiful'

Why she might be annoying:

There were rampant rumors that she was a lesbian because she lived with fellow Wellesley College professor Katharine Corman.
The local historical society of her birthplace maintains that her relationship with Corman was platonic.
She might be mistaken for Oscar winning actress Kathy Bates.

Why she might not be annoying:

She was inspired to write 'America, The Beautiful' after reaching the summit of Pike's Peak in Colorado.
She first came up with the idea of a Mrs. Claus, a wife for Santa Claus, in her poem 'Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride from the collection Sunshine and other Verses for Children.'
She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
'America, the Beautiful' became a song of American patriotism that is still revered.

Credit: Birdienest81

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Birdienest81's Profiles [Series 06]
• I am a New Englander
• I Attended Wellesley College
• I Died in 1929 (Ranked: 69)
• In Town for The World's Fair at the Columbian Exposition [1893-Chicago]
• Lesbians
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 668)
• Poets
• Profiles 29751-30000 (Ranked: 29754)
• The Chipmunks Covered My Song

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 28.00% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 101 Votes: 65.35% Annoying