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Ron Kovic

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The Resume

    (July 4, 1946- )
    Fought and paralyzed in the Vietnam War
    Wrote the memoir 'Born on the Fourth of July'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was arrested twice for political protest.
    He led a group of disabled Vietnam veterans on a 17-day hunger strike inside the office of Senator Alan Cranston.
    He was portrayed by Tom Cruise in the film adaption of 'Born on the Fourth of July.'
    He was estranged from his parents.
    He is a target of right-wingers.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He speaks his mind.
    He won the Best Screenplay Golden Globe for the film adaption of 'Born on the Fourth of July.'
    He reconciled with his parents.
    Bruce Springsteen wrote the song 'Shut Out the Light' in honor of him.
    He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart in Vietnam.
    He said 'War is not the answer. Violence is not the solution. A more peaceful world is possible.'

Credit: Orange Squirrel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 18 Votes: 27.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 43.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 43 Votes: 34.88% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 42 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 40.54% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 93 Votes: 47.31% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 205 Votes: 40.49% Annoying