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Dr. James Dobson

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The Resume

    (April 21, 1936- )
    Resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Wrote the books 'Life on the Edge,' 'Parenting Isn't for Cowards,' 'Love Must be Tough' and 'Straight Talk to Me'
    His radio show, 'Focus on the Family,' is heard on more than 4,000 stations worldwide

Why he might be annoying:

    He has a comb-over hairstyle.
    He often refers to his guests as 'my very good friend.'
    He is overly dramatic at times.
    He's anti-pornography.
    He's homophobic.
    He's reissued the same books many times.
    He's called homosexuality an 'abomination.'
    He's against gay rights, including adoption and marriage.
    He believes that the Ten Commandments should be displayed in every courtroom.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was appointed to the Attorney General's Advisory Board on Missing and Exploited Children. (1987)
    He's an advocate of family togetherness.
    He received the Marian Pfister Anschutz Award in recognition of his contribution to the American family (October, 1987).
    He's been married to the same woman for many years.
    His books and radio show have been credited with helping many people.
    He's not afraid to speak his mind.
    He consulted with President H.W. Bush on family related matters.
    He was appointed by Senator Bob Dole to the Commission on Child and Family Welfare (1996).
    He was appointed by Senator Trent Lott to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission.
    He said: 'Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry the only individual you think you can't live without.'

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 37 Votes: 56.76% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 36 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 38 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 214 Votes: 46.26% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 201 Votes: 49.75% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 202 Votes: 55.45% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 534 Votes: 53.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 161 Votes: 61.49% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 91 Votes: 49.45% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 533 Votes: 60.60% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 51 Votes: 62.75% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 364 Votes: 50.27% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 247 Votes: 60.32% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 703 Votes: 46.23% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 774 Votes: 43.15% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 2335 Votes: 68.48% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 843 Votes: 74.02% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 414 Votes: 73.91% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 2345 Votes: 69.94% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 1121 Votes: 70.47% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 84 Votes: 30.95% Annoying