The Resume

(November 24, 1921-December 19, 2000)
Served as Representative for New York (1959-65)
Served as the Mayor of New York City (1966-73)
Appeared in the movie 'Rosebud'

Why he might be annoying:

The V in his name stood for Vliet.
He unsuccessfully ran for President in 1972.
He was despised by residence of Queens when they noted that Manhattan always received preferential treatment, especially in snow removal.
His mayoral administration was plagued by strikes, including a transit and school strike.
He once said: 'Not only is New York City the nation's melting pot, it is also the casserole, the chafing fish and the charcoal grill.'

Why he might not be annoying:

The character Mayor Lindseed on 'Batman' was a parody of his name.
He was in the Navy and served during World War II.
He supported the Civil Rights movement of the 1950's and 60's.
New York City was one of the few major cities within the United States that didn't suffer from riots after Martin Luther King's assassination, thanks to him and his leadership.
He suffered from Parkinson's disease.
He was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
He served his first term as Mayor of NYC as a Republican and his second term as a Democrat.
He was married to the same woman, Mary Anne, for 51 years, until his death in 2000.
He stood at 6'4.
He allowed himself to be roasted at the Friars Club.

Credit: His Name is Robert

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Campus Opinions Most Admired Men [1971] (Ranked: 7)
• Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts - Guests [L-Z]
• Dick Cavett Show Guests
• Ed Sullivan Show Guests
• Gallup/CNN/USA Today's Most Admired Men [1966]
• His Name is Robert's Profiles [Series 5]
• I Attended St. Pauls [Concord, NH]
• I Died in 2000 (Ranked: 79)
• I Have Parkinson Disease
• Mayors
• Night of 100 Stars [March 8, 1982]
• Nixon's Enemies List
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Playboy Interview Subjects [1960s] (Ranked: 1967)
• Profiles 10251-10500 (Ranked: 10476)
• Roasted By the Friar's Club (Ranked: 1966)
• Twins
• U.S. Congressional Representatives
• Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed Hall of Fame - Males (Ranked: 1976)
• We Died on the Same Day (Ranked: 20001219)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 15.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 22 Votes: 40.91% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 46.51% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 40 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 82 Votes: 60.98% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 100 Votes: 62.00% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 206 Votes: 45.15% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 195 Votes: 53.85% Annoying