The Resume

(July 25, 1978- )
Born by Caesarean section in Oldham General Hospital, Oldham, England

Why she might be annoying:

She declines offers to sell her story.
She dislikes the term 'test tube baby,' but prefers 'in vitro fertilization.'
Scientist and religious people argue the ethical merits of in vitro fertilization.
Her mother refused to let her be photographed.

Why she might not be annoying:

She had no control over her conception.
She leads a humble life as a nursery worker in Bristol, England.
She is proud of her role in the advancement of medical science.
She proved a different option for people who wish to become parents.
She was the first of over a million children born in vitro.
She helped advance science.
Research: Tim Howard

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• I Became a Mom in 2006
• I Married in 2004
• Long Names
• Newseum's 100 Stories of the Century (Ranked: 67)
• People Magazine's 25 Most Intriguing People [1978]
• Profiles 2751-3000 (Ranked: 2856)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 26.67% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 26.92% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 48.65% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 75 Votes: 45.33% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 153 Votes: 39.87% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 214 Votes: 42.52% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 312 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 720 Votes: 42.08% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1870 Votes: 39.57% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 681 Votes: 35.54% Annoying