The Resume

(September 14, 1947-June 18, 2000)
Born in New York City, New York
Political cartoonist for the Richmond News Leader
Creator of daily comic strip 'Shoe'
Winner of three Pulitzer awards (1972, 1978, 1985)

Why he might be annoying:

He was a fine artist, but was more known for his comic strips.
He was overweight.
In 'Shoe,' the secondary character Cosmo became more popular than the title character.
He was divorced.

Why he might not be annoying:

His son died in a climbing accident at a young age.
He illustrated Dave Barry's weekly column.
He was an inspiration to many now-famous cartoonists.
His character 'Cosmo' was rumored to be a self-portrait.

Credit: Darrell

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Cartoonists
• Darrell's Profiles [Series 2]
• I Died in 2000 (Ranked: 52)
• I Have Lymphomas [Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's]
• I Outlived My Child
• P.C.'s and Mac's
• Profiles 22251-22500 (Ranked: 22465)
• Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year Winners (Ranked: 1978)
• Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year Winners (Ranked: 1979)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 55.56% Annoying