The Resume

(April 18, 1904-December 13, 1981)
Born in Hayti, Durham, North Carolina
Died in the Bronx at age 77
Appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In
Singles include ‘Open the Door Richard’ and ‘Here Comes the Judge’

Why he might be annoying:

His nickname came from a stage routine where he referenced himself as ‘Sweet Poppa Pigmeat.’
Thanks to racial segregation, his early work was relegated mainly to what was then known as the ‘chitterlings circuit.’
While at the Apollo Theater, he would often appear in blackface with white around his mouth, fueling rumors that he was a honkie (think Ted Danson’s profile picture).
Had Sammy Davis Jr. not appeared on Laugh-In, his routine – which spoofed formal courtroom etiquette – might have become an afterthought.
Some of the earliest foundations for rap music came from his signature song — where he pronounced ‘here’ like he came from New England.

Why he might not be annoying:

He traveled the southern ‘race’ circuit alongside Bessie Smith.
Inspired by Davis’ performance, he spent a season performing his signature Judge routine on, and seeing at least two of his catch-phrases adopted by, Laugh-In.
The ‘Justus O’Peace’ character on Hee Haw was inspired by his Judge character.
He had more appearances at the Apollo Theater than almost any other black act.
Some of his film roles credit him as ‘David’ instead of ‘Dewey’ (always an improvement).
The street in the district where his family lived came to be officially named after them.

Credit: Cool It All Right?

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ant Eaters/Pinocchios [Big Noses]
• Appeared in Black Face
• Cool It All Right?'s Profiles [Series 10]
• Ed Sullivan Show Guests
• I Died in 1981 (Ranked: 77)
• I'm Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx
• Look at My Book Cover
• Look at My Speech or Thought Balloon
• Meat Names
• People with Bruce, Marc or Keith in their Names
• Pig Names
• Profiles 33501-33750 (Ranked: 33682)
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in Guests [L-Z]

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 10.53% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying