The Resume

(January 25, 1964- )
Founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight
Headquartered in Washington County, OR
Produces athletic footwear, apparel and sports equipment
NYSE: NKE

Why Nike might be annoying:

There is some controversy over who bought the first pair of shoes from them, Phil Knight or Otis Davis.
Their 'Just do it' slogan was inspired by murderer Gary Gilmore's last words 'Let's do it.'
They line the pockets of already-wealthy athletes, while they produce their goods in sweatshops.
Children are also known to work in their sweatshops.

Why Nike might not be annoying:

'Just do it' and the Swoosh logo are some of the most recognized trademarks in the world.
They are named after the Greek goddess of victory.

Credit: D & Captain Howdy

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Captain Howdy's Profiles [Series 6]
• Charlamagne Tha God Named Me Donkey of the Day
• Chris Brown References
• Corporations
• Cosmopolitan’s 50 Biggest Pop Culture Moments of 2021 (Ranked: 11)
• Jason Whitlock Doesn't Like Me
• Kanye West Doesn't Like Me
• LaVar Ball Doesn't Like Me
• Look at Me and My Pet
• Macklemore References
• Mad Magazine's 20 Dumbest People, Events, and Things [2018] (Ranked: 13)
• Nike Endorsers
• Oprah's Favorite Things (Ranked: 2005)
• Oprah's Favorite Things (Ranked: 2010)
• Profiles 32751-33000 (Ranked: 32952)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 102 Votes: 43.14% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 181 Votes: 48.07% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 62 Votes: 41.94% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 126 Votes: 53.17% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 57 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 103 Votes: 66.02% Annoying