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The Resume

    Founded by Harold 'Matt' Matson and Elliot Handler (1945)
    NYSE: MAT
    28,000 employees (2011)
    Manufacturer of Barbie and Hot Wheels products

Why Mattel might be annoying:

    The company's name is derived from 'Matt' (Matson) and 'El' (Elliott).
    Shortly after Mattel purchased software company 'The Learning Company,' the company's shares were losing $1.5 million a day.
    It was involved in several lawsuits and legal fights over the years.
    Most notably, the company sued MGA Entertainment because they claimed that MGA's Bratz dolls were hurting Barbie doll sales.
    Two words: Mattel Intellivision.
    In 2002, they closed down their last American factory, relegating its toy production to China.
    In the wake of the 2007 Chinese export recalls, many of its toys were discovered to have lead paint and loose magnets.
    In 2011, Greenpeace accused Asia Pulp & Paper (which Mattel used packaging of Barbie products) of clearing Indonesian rainforests and threatening species native to those rainforests.

Why Mattel might not be annoying:

    They are the world's largest toy company based on revenue.
    Handler's wife, Ruth, was later credited with the successful launch of Barbie in 1959.
    Despite suffering a small-scale 'Flash-Crash' in which its shares plummeted 22 percent in pre-market trade for no apparent reason, the company rebounded shortly thereafter.
    Their products have become a staple of childhood for children around the world.

Credit: Birdienest81


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 65 Votes: 47.69% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying