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Tom Bodett

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The Resume

    (February 23, 1955- )
    Best known for his radio and TV commercials for Motel 6
    Provided voices for 'Animaniacs'
    Provides commentaries for National Public Radio
    Wrote 'The End of the Road' and 'Williwaw!'

Why he might be annoying:

    He sounds a lot older than he really is.
    He had a mullet.
    All of his Motel 6 commercials have the same background music.
    He was a chain smoker.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He came up with Motel 6's slogan 'we'll leave the light on for you' during his first recording session.
    He worked several odd jobs such as a logger before working for NPR.
    He lives in Alaska.
    His commentary and storytelling has been described as 'warm and friendly.'

Credit: Hoxy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 29.17% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 57 Votes: 38.60% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 76 Votes: 56.58% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 39 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 73 Votes: 56.16% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 143 Votes: 49.65% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 204 Votes: 56.37% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 174 Votes: 52.87% Annoying