Entrepreneur
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(July 16, 1907-September 20, 1995)
Creator, owner and poster boy for 'Orville Reddenbacher Popcorn'
Died at 88
Why he might be annoying
He had a gawky look and wore a wacky bow-tie.
Why he might not be annoying
Even after he sold the company to Hunt-Wesson, he continued not only as spokeperson, but as a contributor to the credibility of his product.
He worked on getting the most popability (kernels that pop) in the microwave.
He figured out that moisture inside the kernel gives it a better chance of popping.
He was a popcorn genius.
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For 2009, as of last week, Out of 76 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 52.27% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 117 Votes: 45.30% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 141 Votes: 43.26% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 260 Votes: 43.46% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 355 Votes: 43.94% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 675 Votes: 44.15% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1904 Votes: 53.47% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 5975 Votes: 58.56% Annoying
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