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Musicians

The Resume

    (1965- )
    Formed in Tucson, Arizona
    Founded by J. Blanton Belk
    Originally called 'Sing Out!'
    Recorded the LP's 'Encore!,' 'The Sing-Out Musical' and 'In Hollywood'
    International student program that specializes in leadership training, community impact and musical tours

Why they might be annoying:

    They are synonymous with hokey productions and cheesy choreography.
    Their high energy and constant gleefulness can turn off some people.
    Their songs are too idealistic.
    They get extremely uptight about usage of their theme song.
    People who join the program must pay a very steep fee.
    NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle despised them with a passion.
    The group disbanded in 2000 after incurring millions of dollars in debt.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Somehow, they were the halftime entertainment for four Super Bowls.
    They were squeaky clean, so there were never any worries about someone's boob 'accidentally' popping out.
    They were formed as a positive outlet for young people in the wake of the violent protests of the Vietnam War period.
    They promote world peace and multi-cultural understanding.
    Glenn Close was a member.
    They revived in 2004. Showing they were more 'up with people,' they decided to scale back its music offerings.
    They were parodied by the Simpsons as 'Hooray for Everything!' and 'South Park' as 'Getting Gay With Kids.'

Credit: Hoxy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 93.75% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 76.47% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 70.83% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 56 Votes: 76.79% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 110 Votes: 76.36% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 191 Votes: 74.87% Annoying