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Laird Hamilton

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The Resume

    (March 2, 1964- )
    Born in San Francisco, California
    Raised in Hawaii
    Big wave surfer
    Appeared on the covers of 'National Geographic' and 'Men's Journal'
    Featured in 'Riding Giants' and 'North Shore'
    Competed on ABC's 'Fast Cars and Superstars (2007)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He dropped out of high school to pursue a modeling career.
    In school, he once punched a teacher.
    He doesn't enter surfing contests due to 'subjective judging.'
    He divorced his first wife and shortly thereafter married Gabrielle Reece.
    He is referred to as the 'Chuck Yeager of experimental surfing.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was used as the surfing body double for Pierce Brosnan in 'Die Another Day.'
    He was Taurus Award nominated for his stunt work in 'Die Another Day.'
    He has ridden waves which were taller than a six story building.
    He was twice named to People Magazine's 'Most Beautiful People' list (1996 & 2007).
    He supports several environmental causes and helped raise money for autism research.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 18 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 238 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 53 Votes: 43.40% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 62 Votes: 41.94% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 122 Votes: 45.90% Annoying