The Resume

(February 14, 1819-February 17, 1890)
Invented the first practical typewriter (1872)

Why he might be annoying:

His 'QWERTY' standard (suggested by his business associate) was designed to slow down fast typists, cutting down on jams.
He his poor marketing tactics made it difficult for him to sell his invention, until the rifle manufacturer, Remington Arms Company, came along. (1873).

Why he might not be annoying:

Before he invented the typewriter, he was a senator, the state assembly, and helped found the Republican Party, all in Wisconsin.
He died before he could see the full impact of his invention.
The typewriter transformed the business world.
He was inducted into the National Inventor's Hall of Fame (2001).
Research: Tim Howard

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Born on Valentine's Day [February 14th] (Ranked: 1819)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [February] (Ranked: 2141819)
• Inventors
• Look at My Typewriter
• Profiles 4251-4500 (Ranked: 4334)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 22 Votes: 22.73% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 32.26% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 91 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 111 Votes: 40.54% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 179 Votes: 43.02% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 289 Votes: 42.56% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 656 Votes: 43.60% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 948 Votes: 46.52% Annoying