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Socrates

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Philosopher

The Resume

    (January 5, 469 BC-March 5, 399 BC)
    Greek Philosopher
    One of the founders of Western philosophy, along with Plato and Aristotle

Why he might be annoying:

    He moralized to the Greeks during the Peloponnesian War.
    He was well versed in philosophy, geometry and astronomy (i.e. an ancient nerd).
    He was convicted of 'corruption of the young,' but arrogantly claimed that he should only be fined.
    A death sentence was passed and he died by drinking hemlock (399 BC).

Why he might not be annoying:

    Aristophanes and Ameipsias both wrote comedies about him (423 BC).
    He didn't make any money out of his knowledge and died a poor man.
    He stayed out of Greek politics.
    He said 'There is but one evil, ignorance.'

Credit: Fantom


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1112 Votes: 44.15% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 104 Votes: 44.23% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 44 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 63 Votes: 49.21% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 282 Votes: 72.70% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 202 Votes: 35.15% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 60 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 235 Votes: 43.83% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 867 Votes: 40.14% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 398 Votes: 42.21% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 565 Votes: 43.36% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 1154 Votes: 42.20% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 3580 Votes: 35.06% Annoying