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Rastafarians

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The Resume

    (1930- )
    Began in Jamaica
    Founded by Haile Selassie (Ras Tafari)
    Favor the language of Amharic
    Have their own interpretation of the Bible
    Ceremonies include reasonings (smoking pot and discussing issues) or binghis (smoking pot, dancing, singing, and then smoking some more pot)
    Consider Haile Selassie a living god
    Have approximately one million followers (2000)

Why they might be annoying:

    They smoke a lot of pot, considering it a spiritual action.
    Many condemn homosexuality.
    Many of them bear disgusting unwashed dreadlocks.
    Most consider the term 'Rastafariansim' offensive.
    In its early days, it was a hotbed for sexism and black supremacy.
    They believe Marcus Garvey was a prophet.
    Their attempt at a political party, the Suffering People's Party, was a huge flop.
    White people who join them look very, very stupid.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They are anti-war.
    They don't like politics much.
    It appeals to many poor Jamaicans.
    It strongly encourages self-expression and freedom.
    They don't consider themselves an organized religion.
    It was a response to hundreds of years of discrimination against blacks.
    It has inspired many reggae artists, including Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.

Credit: Ratman


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 90.91% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 31 Votes: 67.74% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 57 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 63 Votes: 68.25% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 169 Votes: 50.30% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 55 Votes: 67.27% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 223 Votes: 76.68% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 202 Votes: 68.32% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 165 Votes: 60.0% Annoying