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Betsey Johnson

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The Resume

    (August 10, 1942- )
    Began designing in 1964
    Started her own label (1978)
    Nickname is 'Queen of Funk'

Why she might be annoying:

    She originally intended to be a dancer, but could not hack it.
    She spells Betsy, Betsey.
    Her fashions are usually referred to as 'over the top.'

Why she might not be annoying:

    She has been an award winning designer since 1964.
    She designs for many celebrities including the Dixie Chicks, Lil Kim, Heather Locklear, Drew Barrymore, Minnie Driver, Madonna, Salma Hayak, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Cher.
    She has a male line that was worn by Steven Tyler, Prince and Lenny Krazitz.
    She owns over forty stores.
    Her clothing line is featured in well over 1,000 stores.
    She was one of the first clothing stores on Melrose Avenue.
    She is honored in the Fashion Walk of Fame.
    She survived breast cancer and is a fund raiser for various breast cancer charities.
    She hired playmates to model her clothing.
    She graduated Syracuse University, Phi Beta Kappa.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 14 Votes: 7.14% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 66 Votes: 40.91% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 52.27% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 91 Votes: 63.74% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 143 Votes: 68.53% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 286 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 401 Votes: 49.13% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 504 Votes: 65.28% Annoying