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Dutch Boy

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The Resume

    (1907- )
    Original model was Michael E. Brady, a nine year old
    Icon for Dutch Boy paint

Why he might be annoying:

    The model for Dutch Boy was not Dutch, but rather Irish.
    The Dutch Boy has changed seven times (1907, 17, 47, 57, 67, 77, 2000).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the most recognized paint icon.
    The paint is based on a 16th century 'Dutch Process.'
    His likeness is based on Rembrandt's style.
    The paint is used for the White House, Golden Gate Bride, The Hollywood Sign and Disney World.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 36.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 47.22% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 58 Votes: 60.34% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 107 Votes: 57.01% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 210 Votes: 54.76% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 259 Votes: 54.83% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 618 Votes: 61.33% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1821 Votes: 63.43% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 642 Votes: 58.10% Annoying