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David Pelzer

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The Resume

    (December 29, 1960- )
    Wrote 'A Child Called 'It',' 'A Man Named Dave' and 'Help Yourself'

Why he might be annoying:

    He goes by David Pelzer, but his official website is www.davepelzer.com.
    Some people question how he can remember tiny details of the events in his books, when they occurred decades ago.
    He considers himself a Robin Williams in glasses.
    According to the NY Times Magazine there is lack of evidence to support his claims of abuse.

Why he might not be annoying:

    For eight years of his childhood, his mother physically, emotionally and mentally abused him.
    His child abuse case was the third worst in California history.
    He received the Points of Light Award (2003), the JC Penney Golden Rule Award (1990) and was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (1993).
    He was the only American to be named one of the Outstanding Young Persons of the World.
    He carried the Centennial flame for the 1996 Olympics.
    Two of his books have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
    He never gave up hope while being abused and eventually made a normal life for himself.
    His child abuse case helped instate laws requiring reports of abuse from school employees.

Credit: Erin


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 38 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 61 Votes: 60.66% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 112 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 168 Votes: 63.10% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 312 Votes: 51.92% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 100 Votes: 46.00% Annoying