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Colby Nolan

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The Resume

    (circa 1998- )
    Born in United States
    Pet cat that received an MBA for $399 from Trinity Southern University, an online college based in Texas(2004)

Why he might be annoying:

    He received ‘life experience’ credits for his work as a babysitter, fast food cook and paperboy.
    He earned a 3.5 GPA despite not having completed any course work.
    His phony transcript and diploma look quite authentic.
    He is not the only animal to earn a diploma—a dead cat called Henrietta received one from the American Association of Nutritional Consultants.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was an unknowing participant in a sting operation set up by the Pennsylvania Attorney General.
    Originally, undercover agents only sought a BA for him.
    However, the college was so impressed with his application, it offered him an MBA for one hundred dollars more.
    The owners of Trinity Southern University ended up charged with fraud.
    He increased public awareness of diploma mills, unaccredited colleges that sell useless degrees.

Credit: Georgina


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 86 Votes: 44.19% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 56 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 62 Votes: 62.90% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 51 Votes: 39.22% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 155 Votes: 46.45% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 90 Votes: 47.78% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 109 Votes: 35.78% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 85 Votes: 34.12% Annoying