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Procter & Gamble

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The Resume

    Founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble
    Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH
    NYSE: PG
    Involved in consumer goods and personal care

Why Procter & Gamble might be annoying:

    Their business was originally soap, and through sponsoring radio programs, the shows became 'soap operas.'
    They popularized the disposable diaper, which is environmentally disastrous.
    Their tampon brand Rely caused Toxic Shock Syndrome and was pulled from the market.
    They test their products on animals.
    Their old symbol was interpreted by some as a satanic symbol.

Why Procter & Gamble might not be annoying:

    They sold the first toothpaste to contain fluoride.
    They were among the first companies to give their employees a profit-sharing plan (1887).
    They provided the Union army with soap and candles during the Civil War.
    They ranked fifth place on the 'World's Most Admired Companies' list (2011).

Credit: D & Captain Howdy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 25 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 24 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 109 Votes: 56.88% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 100 Votes: 43.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 106 Votes: 57.55% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 105 Votes: 55.24% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 92 Votes: 50.0% Annoying