The Resume

Latin names include superbia
Also known as hubris or vanity
Animal symbol: horse
Color: purple
Demon classification is Lucifer (Peter Binsfeld, 1589)
Punishment in Hell is getting broken on the wheel
Biblical references include Psalm 10:4

Why Deadly Sin: Pride might be annoying:

Dancing with the Stars = pride central, just for starters.
Aristotle considered it the opposite of hubris.
Go to any pro sports game, live concert, awards ceremony, or election campaign, and on and on.
Prince, purple, figure it out.

Why Deadly Sin: Pride might not be annoying:

It is opposed by humility.
Whereas most religions label it a sin, Ayn Rand and Aristotle considered it a virtue.
'Pride goeth before a fall.'
Shouldn't manufacturers be proud of their products?
Germans consider national pride to be poor taste (Dankeschoen, Adolf Hitler).
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See Also: 7 Deadly Sins, Anger, Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Pride and Sloth

Credit: C. Fishel & Cool It All Right?

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 7 Deadly Sins
• Cool It All Right?'s Profiles [Series 05]
• Profiles 24501-24750 (Ranked: 24520)
• Supersized Egos

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 20 Votes: 95.00% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 893 Votes: 69.88% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3143 Votes: 59.31% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 134 Votes: 53.73% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 147 Votes: 55.10% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 88 Votes: 57.95% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 139 Votes: 61.15% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 73 Votes: 64.38% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 84.38% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 68 Votes: 75.00% Annoying