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Les Hiddins

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The Resume

    (August 13, 1946- )
    Forward scout in the Vietnam War (1966-1969)
    Led the Pudding Pan Hill expedition to Cape York in search for explorer Edmund Kennedy's burial site (1975)
    Began research into bush foods for his own interest (1977)
    Awarded 'Defense Fellowship' to research survival in Northern Australia (1980)
    Started the 'Army Combat Survival Project' based in QLD, which involved his traveling around Australia, cataloging hundreds of types of bush foods, medicines and other useful plants
    Awarded 'Order of Australia Medal' (1987)
    Retired from the Army but continued to serve the Army Reserve (1989)
    Done several series of the bush survival documentary TV show 'The Bush Tucker Man' (1988-1998)
    Wrote 'Explore Wild Australia with the Bush Tucker Man' and 'Bush Tucker Man: Stories of Exploration and Survival'

Why he might be annoying:

    He sometimes has this croaky voice which would make anyone wanna cough.
    He often drives his Land Rover through muddy terrains and rivers on 'The Bush Tucker Man' series.
    He was a spokesperson for 'Fosters Lager' beer.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He did an excellent job in researching bush foods, medicines and plants for bush survival.
    He shares his bush survival research and skills with everyone through his books and TV program, 'The Bush Tucker Man.'
    He has been mentally affected by the Vietnam War.
    As a Vietnam War veteran, he and many other veterans had to fight for their honor rights, since many people look down on those who fought.
    He is one of Australia's best icons.
    He has a cool Land Rover with an excellent kit of survival gear.

Credit: The Typical Aussie Bloke


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 104 Votes: 58.65% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 51 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 146 Votes: 53.42% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 88 Votes: 57.95% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 168 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 254 Votes: 59.84% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 140 Votes: 50.71% Annoying