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Dieter Dengler

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The Resume

    (May 22, 1938-February 7, 2001)
    Born in Wildberg, Germany
    Navy Pilot during Vietnam War
    One of two survivors of the Pathet Lao prison camp
    Subject of documentary 'Little Dieter Needs to Fly'
    Portrayed by Christian Bale in 'Rescue Dawn'

Why he might be annoying:

    He always made sure to have a six month supply of food in his home.
    Every time he closed a door, he had to reopen and close it several times before finally closing it.
    He had tattoos.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He grew up in Nazi Germany.
    His grandfather was the only person in his town not to vote for Hitler.
    He moved to the United States to become a Navy pilot.
    He reenacted being captured by the Vietnamese for 'Little Dieter Needs to Fly'.
    He received many military honors including the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple, and the Air medal.
    Despite being of German origin, he was hailed has an American Hero after escaping the prison camp.
    He suffered from Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Credit: Idiot Paranoia


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 120 Votes: 43.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 805 Votes: 35.40% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 29 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying