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Duncan Hines

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The Resume

    (March 26, 1880-March 15, 1959)
    Travelling salesman/writer
    Compiler and author of 'Adventures in Good Eating (1936)' and 'Where to Spend a Night (1938)'
    Namesake for Duncan Hines baking mixes
    'Duncan Hines bake mixes' was sold to Procter and Gamble and eventually to Unilever's Aurora Foods division

Why he might be annoying:

    He had a somewhat 'holier-than-thou' mindset when it came to 'good eating.'
    He holds disdain for the predictably and mundane.
    His appeal was to the more sophisticated traveller.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He promoted 'American' cuisine and 'comfort food.'
    He set standards for sanitation and hygiene for restaurants, catering to travellers.
    His listings are based on personal experience.
    He refused bribes and incentives for favorable reviews.

Credit: Iludium Phosdex


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 30 Votes: 43.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 97 Votes: 49.48% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 184 Votes: 35.33% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 56.10% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 104 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 135 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 206 Votes: 42.72% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 240 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 566 Votes: 44.70% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1210 Votes: 46.94% Annoying