The Resume

(1943-2020)
Authentic rice grower in Texas
Gordon L. Harwell opened a rice company called Converted Rice, Inc. naming his product Uncle Ben's (1940s)
Rebranded as Ben’s Original (2020)

Why he might be annoying:

He claims his rice is 'Perfect every time,' but of course that is not true.

Why he might not be annoying:

Uncle Ben was known for having the best rice in the United States and was used as the standard for other rice.
The product does not demean African Americans, but actually honors Uncle Ben.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Advertising Icons
• Aunts and Uncles
• Grain Names
• I am a Texan
• Profiles 2001-2250 (Ranked: 2198)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 31 Votes: 25.81% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 113 Votes: 43.36% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 30.43% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 68 Votes: 44.12% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 63 Votes: 41.27% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 83 Votes: 34.94% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 133 Votes: 44.36% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 541 Votes: 40.85% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 549 Votes: 42.62% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 424 Votes: 41.27% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 886 Votes: 43.12% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 2065 Votes: 41.69% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 5217 Votes: 35.40% Annoying