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St. John the Apostle

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Biblical Character

The Resume

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    Born near the Sea of Galilee
    Relocated to Ephasus (in modern Turkey)
    Banished to the island of Patmos
    Wrote ‘the Gospel of John,’ ‘1st, 2nd and 3rd John’ and ‘the Book of Revelation’ (maybe)
    Also known as ‘John the Theologian,’ ‘John the Evangelist’ and ‘the Beloved Disciple’

Why he might be annoying:

    Many scholars believe his books of the Bible were actually written by someone else.
    In his Gospel, he blamed the Jews for killing Christ.
    He is accused of inspiring thousands of years of Christian anti-Semitism.
    ‘The Book of Revelation’ is full of whacked-out imagery.
    Some suggest he wrote it while high on a hallucinogen.
    Others claim ‘Revelation’ isn’t really about God at all, but is political satire directed at the government of the time.
    He was celibate his whole life.
    Inspired by Rainbow Head, his 'John 3:16' has been displayed on countless signs at sporting events.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He wrote the shortest verse in the Christian Bible, 'Jesus wept.'
    In the Gospels, he is referred to as ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’ (i.e., Jesus’ best pal and sidekick).
    It is believed he took care of the Virgin Mary in her old age.
    Supposedly, God got him out of a bunch of crazy scrapes (boiling oil, shipwrecks, etc.).
    He is considered a graceful writer.
    He was banished in his old age.
    He came up with the famous ‘Number of the Beast’: 666.
    ‘The Book of Revelation’ inspired musicians like Johnny Cash and Madonna to write weird songs.
    It also inspired scary movies like ‘The Omen.’

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 150 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 82 Votes: 43.90% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 102 Votes: 53.92% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 132 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 318 Votes: 55.35% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 62 Votes: 70.97% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 92 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 107 Votes: 66.36% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 136 Votes: 44.12% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 157 Votes: 45.86% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 1081 Votes: 44.22% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 178 Votes: 36.52% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 451 Votes: 31.93% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 358 Votes: 43.30% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 170 Votes: 40.59% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 543 Votes: 43.28% Annoying