The Resume

(circa 2008-May 8, 2021)
Born in Boyd, Texas
Full name is Bo Diddley Obama
Resides in Washington, D.C.
Portuguese water dog
Given as a gift by Ted Kennedy to Barack Obama and his family (2009)
Was presented to the media by the Obama family (April 14, 2009)

Why he might be annoying:

Barack Obama concerned and offended some people by accepting Bo as a gift instead of adopting a dog from an animal shelter or rescue center as promised.
Some believe that his popularity might increase business at abusive dog breeding facilities.
His breed is promoted as being hypoallergenic, which some animal experts dispute.
Michelle Obama described his behavior as 'kind of crazy' at times.
He especially enjoys chewing on people's feet.

Why he might not be annoying:

He and Barack Obama share the same initials.
He shares his name with music legend Bo Diddley.
Malia and Sasha Obama were inspired to give him his name because their maternal grandfather was nicknamed 'Diddley.'
Ted Kennedy received Bo from the popular Amigo's Portuguese Water Dog Kennels in Boyd, Texas.
His breed was suggested to the Obama family because of Malia's allergy issues.
He is part of a dog breed known for its fitness, obedience, and intelligence.
He greatly helped to increase the popularity of his breed in various countries after he became First Dog.
Several children's books featuring him were published soon after he received media attention.

Credit: Pr31wnb

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 2011 - 100 Most Annoying (Ranked: 62)
• B.O. and B.S.
• Dogs
• I am a Texan
• I Died in 2021 (Ranked: 13)
• Linked to Barack Obama
• Look at Me and My Pet
• Look at Me, I'm in the City
• Look at Me, I'm with Barack Obama
• Look at me, I'm With Michelle Obama
• Menagerie of Animals
• Pr31wnb's Profiles [Series 1]
• Presidential Pets
• Profiles 25501-25750 (Ranked: 25733)
• Watch Out! I Bite
• We Died on the Same Day (Ranked: 20210508)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 41 Votes: 51.22% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 290 Votes: 50.34% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 59 Votes: 42.37% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 44 Votes: 47.73% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 182 Votes: 56.04% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 647 Votes: 52.09% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 98 Votes: 62.24% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 73 Votes: 58.90% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 68 Votes: 57.35% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 287 Votes: 60.63% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 525 Votes: 62.86% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 612 Votes: 60.62% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 287 Votes: 49.48% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 377 Votes: 51.72% Annoying