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Merlin Olsen

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Football Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    Many remember him best as a pitchman for FTD flowers.
    Apart from ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ he had very few memorable acting credits.
    His own TV series were utter failures.
    Some consider his football commentary to be biased.
    He was mocked by ‘The Onion’ and ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000.’
    He is named after a wizard.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was known for his reliability and professionalism in the NFL.
    He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
    His defensive lineup for the Rams was known as ‘the Fearsome Foursome.’
    He helped create awareness of the importance of defense in pro football.
    He had an advanced degree in economics.
    He was tall.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 13 Votes: 7.69% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 330 Votes: 52.73% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 47 Votes: 38.30% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 64 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 125 Votes: 51.20% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 514 Votes: 46.11% Annoying