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A.J. Hackett

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The Resume

    (1958- )
    Lives in France
    Developed the Bungee Cord
    Opened tourism operations with former business partner Henry van Asch (first site opened in November 12, 1988)
    Won many tourism awards for his bungee jumping business

Why he might be annoying:

    He bungee jumped off the Eiffel Tower (June 1987).
    He and his business partner split (1997) and now own separate operations.
    He charges people to jump off bridges.
    He selfishly named his company A.J. Hackett Bungy.
    He owns his own clothing line.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He worked with Auckland University scientists to build an elastic cord safe enough for bungee jumping.
    It is said that his resorts have a perfect record of non-fatal jumps.
    He brought adventure to New Zealand.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 76.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 56 Votes: 58.93% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 98 Votes: 74.49% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 177 Votes: 67.23% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 268 Votes: 69.03% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 561 Votes: 61.68% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 321 Votes: 68.85% Annoying