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Catfish Man of The Woods

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The Resume

    (1917-March 13, 2002)
    Birth name is Clarence Frederick Gray
    'Fifth Generation Herb Dr.,' 'Early Mountain Settler,' 'Woods dweller' and 'Portrayed on Appalshop films'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was known as 'Catfish Man Of The Woods.'
    He's been described as 'full of malarkey' (Whatever that is).
    He lived alone in the woods and collected herbs for his medicines.
    He's known for his extremely animated story telling, tall tales and old wives tales.
    He used a lot of odd sayings.
    People around the world turned to him because modern healthcare terrifies them.
    There's an outhouse on his property with no modern plumbing, but modern toilet seats over the holes.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He spent many years helping a lot of people.
    His knowledge is based on Appalachian culture and traditions.
    People from around the world travelled to his home and wrote him for herbal remedies for their ailments.
    Many people claim he has healed them with his herbs.
    He liked to skinny dip in the stream by his house.
    He was a fascinating character study for colleges of medicine, wanting to explore alterative healing methods and cultural healthcare assumptions.

Credit: Skunk Butt


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 32.14% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 53 Votes: 58.49% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 120 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 221 Votes: 56.11% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 254 Votes: 50.79% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 520 Votes: 53.27% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 477 Votes: 57.65% Annoying