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Fort Smith, Arkansas

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The Resume

    (1817- )
    Born in United States
    2010 Population: 86,209
    Metro is nearly 300,000
    Located in Sebastian County
    Motto: Life's worth living in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Why Fort Smith, Arkansas might be annoying:

    The city is obsessed with the Wild West (hey, that rhymed!).
    It is overshadowed by Little Rock.
    Their former District Judge Isaac Parker was nicknamed 'Hanging Judge' because he sentenced so many people to death (1875–1896).
    Their execution site and gallows were reconstructed and are a tourist attraction.
    Another one of their tourist attractions is an old prostitution house from the 1800's.
    It is home to a lot of rednecks, conservative Christians and 'good ol' boy' types.

Why Fort Smith, Arkansas might not be annoying:

    It has a history of being an important 'Wild West' town.
    It is the setting for classic western movies like 'True Grit' and 'Hang 'Em High.'
    Their history museum has a working 1920′s era soda fountain.
    They take pride in their history and many parts of the city retain their 'Wild West' feel.
    Their airport's bathrooms were awarded for being the best public bathrooms in the country (2005).
    Elvis got his famous Army haircut here.

Credit: Diplomat


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying