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Tom Dreesen

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Comedian

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He didn't get the kind of big breaks that his comedy partner later did.
    Actually, neither Tim nor Tom had much success until after they split up and pursued solo careers.
    The two were initially promoting a local Jaycee chapter's anti-drug program at schools when an eighth grader suggested they form a comedy duo.
    When he went on Letterman to promote his book with Tim Reid, the host didn't even seem to remember that Tom had appeared on both his shows over a twenty year period (he had to remind him).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He started out as an insurance salesman.
    Tim and Tom were the first interracial stand-up comedy duo in American history.
    The comedy duo's routine tackled race in a cutting edge way that was ahead of its time.
    Their routines were sometimes interrupted by racist heckling, threats, and even violence.
    He remains lifelong friends with Tim Reid even after their breakup.
    He was Sinatra's opening act for thirteen years.
    He recorded his comedy album - 'That White Boy's Crazy' - in front of an all-black audience in Chicago.

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    In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying