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Michael Fish

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Meteorologist

The Resume

    (April 27, 1964- )
    Born in Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
    Weather forecaster for the BBC (1974-2004)
    Wrote 'Storm Force: Britain's Wildest Weather' (2007)

Why he might be annoying:

    He wore ties with a fish motif.
    He was named 'Worst Dressed Man on TV' in Britain.
    He famously announced, 'Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was hurricane on the way. Well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't.' (October 15, 1987)
    That evening, the worst storm to hit England since 1703 killed 19 and caused over $4 billion in damages.

Why he might not be annoying:

    The year after being named 'Worst Dressed,' he was named 'Best Dressed Man on TV.'
    He said that his 'hurricane' comments had nothing to do with England and were referring to a preceding news story about Hurricane Floyd in the Caribbean.
    He had predicted high winds and told viewers to 'batten down the hatches.'
    He said if had been given a penny for every mention of that forecast, he would be a millionaire.
    On retiring, he said, 'I won't miss getting up at four in the morning, or all night shifts, but I will miss doing a worthwhile job that can often save lives.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 54 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 63 Votes: 76.19% Annoying