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Charles Stephens

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Daredevil

The Resume

    (1862-July 11, 1920)
    'Niagara Falls Plunge (July 11, 1920)'
    Niagara Falls, New York Daredevil
    Appeared in an IMAX feature

Why he might be annoying:

    He risked his life and succeeded in losing it over a stunt.
    He was featured on 'Ripley's Believe It or Not.'
    He rode a 600 lb. barrel to his death.
    His barrel was split by the raging water.
    His right arm was the only part of him recovered.
    The arm found had a tattoo that read 'Forget Me Not Annie.'
    Much to the horror of Bobby Leach and William 'Red' Hills, Jr., Stephens strapped a heavy anvil to his feet and refused to heed their protests.
    He stubbornly refused their help and wore only padded clothing and finally accepted one oxygen tank.
    He refused to take Bobby Leach's advice on preparation of safety because he thought Bobby wanted him to fail.
    He probably should have taken heed to the advice of Bobby Leach, one who had successfully plunged the Falls before him.
    He was a barber who left eleven children needlessly fatherless!

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was the first man, but second person to go over Niagara Falls.
    Bobby Leach tried very hard to help his stunt be successful and had good intentions.
    Leach left because he did not want to watch the tragedy Stephens was stubbornly preparing for himself before his eyes.

Credit: Skunk Butt


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 34 Votes: 29.41% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 129 Votes: 53.49% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 62 Votes: 69.35% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 51 Votes: 72.55% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 75.76% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 97 Votes: 75.26% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 120 Votes: 67.50% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 170 Votes: 75.88% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 249 Votes: 67.07% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 107 Votes: 70.09% Annoying