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    (1379 BC-1334 BC)
    Pharoah from 1367 or 1350BC to 1334/1333BC
    Introduced the cult of Aten, the first recorded organized monotheistic religion

Why he might be annoying:

    He had an androgynous appearance.
    He married his mom and daughter. He might have also had incestuous sex with his half brother, in addition to being married to Nefertiti and having a concubine.
    He encouraged a wacky art style, based on his strange body proportions.
    He tried to impose his religion on everybody.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a pacifist.
    His cult promoted peace and respect for nature.
    His mummy was never found.
    It is not known whether he was killed, deposed or died of natural causes.

Credit: Vereenyce


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 33 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 41 Votes: 68.29% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 89 Votes: 62.92% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 244 Votes: 40.98% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 250 Votes: 62.80% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 225 Votes: 52.89% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 138 Votes: 52.17% Annoying