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Mary Ann Bevan

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    (December 20, 1874-December 26, 1933)
    Born in London, England, United Kingdom
    Birth name is Mary Ann Webster
    Suffered from Acromegaly
    Known as 'The Ugliest Woman in the World' on the sideshow tour

Why she might be annoying:

    She willfully participated in the Ugliest Woman contest after developing acromegaly.
    After winning, she became a sideshow act.
    She worked until her death.
    Her likeness appeared on a Hallmark Card during the early 2000's.
    It was taken out of circulation after complaints from people who suffered from the disease found it to be in poor taste.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She was a beauty in her younger days.
    At the time she became a widow, her youngest child was an infant.
    She trained to work as a nurse.
    At the time her disease began, the treatment did not yet exist.
    She became a sideshow act to financially support her family after becoming a widow.

Credit: Ricky & battyx3


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying