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Gareth Thomas

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Athlete

The Resume

    (July 25, 1974- )
    Born in Sarn, United Kingdom
    Rugby fullback, wing, or center
    Cardiff Blues (2007- )

Why he might be annoying:

    He's nicknamed 'Alfie' because he looks like ALF.
    He's missing several teeth.
    In 2005, he was found guilty of assault after a nightclub brawl where he and teammates were so drunk, they beat up each other and fellow patrons.
    He was banned from play for 4 weeks after running into stands, nearly assaulting a fan during the 2007 Heineken Cup.
    After coming out publicly in December 2009, he admitted to several sexual encounters with men while married to teen sweetheart, Jemma.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was named Sportsman of the Year by BBC Wales in 2005.
    He and Jemma endured 3 miscarriages during their marriage.
    After his personal coming out in 2006, family and friends continued to love and accept him.
    He hoped his public coming out would lessen the struggle of younger gay men.
    He was the first openly gay professional rugby player on roster (2009).

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 7.14% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 158 Votes: 52.53% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 45 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 166 Votes: 51.20% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 761 Votes: 49.41% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 97 Votes: 48.45% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 204 Votes: 46.08% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying