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Performance Artist

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    (1972- )
    Founded in Switzerland
    Perform mimes routines wearing bizarre masks and costumes Members have included Bernie Schürch, Andreas Bosshard, Floriana Frassetto, Raffaella Matioli, John Charles Murphy, Jakob Bentsen and Ueli Riegg

Why they might be annoying:

    They're AVANT-GARDE MIMES, for crying out loud.
    Their act often features inanimate objects coming to life.
    Many children find them terrifying.
    They did a routine called 'All the Toilet Paper in the World is Rolled Backwards.'
    They influenced contemporary weirdos like Blue Man Group.
    One critic said they are 'rather dull, unless the adventures of a large dryer hose is your thing.'

Why they might not be annoying:

    One writer said: 'They prefer to be called a modern movement troupe, and not 'scary mimes.''
    They are known as unique and innovative performance artists.
    They've been performing for more than 30 years.
    David Copperfield is a big fan.
    They guest-starred on 'The Muppet Show' and 'Sesame Street.'
    They say you don't have to be smart to enjoy their shows.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 140 Votes: 57.86% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 136 Votes: 55.88% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 225 Votes: 56.89% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 149 Votes: 53.02% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 65.52% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 58.06% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 88 Votes: 65.91% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 185 Votes: 69.73% Annoying