The Resume

(January 4, 1838-July 15, 1883)
Birth name is Charles Sherwood Stratton
Height at age 18 was 2 feet, 6 inches
Continued growing as an adult, measuring 3 feet, 4 inches the year of his death
Performed all over the world as a singer, dancer and impersonator for P.T. Barnum

Why he might be annoying:

His stage name came from a children's story.
P.T. Barnum created a bogus history for him as a European aristocrat.
Some might say he allowed Barnum to exploit him for years.
He and his wife (also a little person) traveled with an orphaned baby as a publicity stunt.
They gave up the baby when it grew bigger and hence bad for their image.

Why he might not be annoying:

His parents were humiliated by him and handed him over to Barnum at age four.
His work as a performer brought him wealth and international fame.
He remained lifelong friends with Barnum and once saved him from bankruptcy.
His 1863 ‘fairy wedding' to Lavinia Warren was one of the year's most fashionable events.
Abraham Lincoln held a reception for him afterwards.
Several thousand mourners showed up for his funeral.

Credit: Georgina

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Beastie Boys References
• Child Stars [Pre-1900]
• Eminent Victorians
• Georgina/Devil Doll's Profiles [Series 1]
• I am a New Englander
• I Joined the Circus
• I Was Exhibited by P.T. Barnum
• Little People [5'3 and Shorter] - Male
• Look at Me, I Got My Hands on My Hips
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing Military Garb
• People with Tom, Dick or Harry in their Names
• Profiles 18251-18500 (Ranked: 18260)
• Side Show Freaks

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 39 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 58 Votes: 37.93% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 47.22% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 119 Votes: 44.54% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 208 Votes: 40.87% Annoying