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Stephen Merchant

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Radio Personality

The Resume

    (November 24, 1976- )
    Was a DJ on London's XFM radio station
    Wrote and directed the acclaimed BBC series 'The Office'
    Appeared on 'The Office' as Nathan 'Oggy'/'Oggmonster'

Why he might be annoying:

    He has beady eyes.
    Despite the fact that he contributed to 'The Office' as much as Ricky Gervais, he is not known as well as Ricky (and is virtually his assistant).
    When asked in an interview how one could do what he does, he said: 'Gain lots of work-experience. Build up a good CV. Be dynamic and pro-active. Believe in yourself. Trust your instincts. Or do what I did and ride the coat tails of a minor celebrity (Gervais).'
    The first record he ever bought was 'Ebeneezer Goode.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He studied film and literature at the University of Warwick.
    He won two Broadcasting Press Guild Awards and two BAFTAs (shared with the other writers of 'The Office').
    He doesn't seem to mind being in the shadow of Gervais and they work well as a team.
    His comedic influences include 'The Simpsons,' Laurel and Hardy, Monty Python and 'This is Spinal Tap.
    He is able to make fun of himself.

Credit: The Gent


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 18 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 68.42% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 64 Votes: 51.56% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 59.26% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 39.29% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 62 Votes: 35.48% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 86 Votes: 46.51% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 227 Votes: 44.93% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 242 Votes: 45.04% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 464 Votes: 44.83% Annoying