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John McLaughlin (Pundit)

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The Resume

    (March 29, 1927-August 16, 2016)
    Host of 'The McLaughlin Group' (1982-2016)
    Former speech writer for Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a priest.
    He was divorced.
    He wore thick glasses.
    He spoke with a thick accent.
    He was loud and pushy.
    His ego caused several regular panelists (Bob Novak & Jack Germond, notably) to leave his show.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His name had the word 'laugh' in it.
    Dana Carvey did a hilarious impression of him on 'Saturday Night Live.'
    He had a Ph. D. from Columbia University.
    He interviewed many world leaders.
    He liked to conduct things in an efficient manner.
    His show was fairly entertaining to watch just for the shock value alone.
    He always gave a polite 'Bye-Bye!' at the end of each show.

Credit: Eric Hartman


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 35 Votes: 31.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 65 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 35 Votes: 37.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 59.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 57.63% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 53 Votes: 60.38% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 83 Votes: 68.67% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 163 Votes: 69.33% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 403 Votes: 69.48% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 491 Votes: 68.64% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 318 Votes: 68.24% Annoying