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Sara Blakely

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Entrepreneur

The Resume

    (circa 1972- )
    Born in United States
    Appeared on 'Oprah' and 'CNN'
    Founder of Spanx, a undergarment company specializing in making underwear that helps its wearers appear toned and more slender
    Based in Atlanta, Georgia

Why she might be annoying:

    Her product line items come with names like Turbo Tights, Topless Socks and Two Timin’ Tights.
    Her product line’s most famous product is footless pantyhose.
    Her body-slimming garments are tight fitting and often cover the entire torso down to the knees making bathroom trips for wearers very tricky.
    She has her employees, even the men, wear her products at work.
    She formerly worked in copier sales.
    She admitted that her inspiration came from Oprah Winfrey, who said she cuts feet off pantyhose in order to get tummy control yet wear cute open-toed sandals.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She started her business with savings of $5000.
    She appears on her Spanx packages in animation, sometimes topless.
    She has a B.A. in Communications from Florida State University.
    She is a case study on how one can become successful through a great idea, passion, hard work and perseverance.
    She is a former amateur comedian.
    She was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Southeast region) in 2002.
    Her namesake charity dedicates itself to helping women globally gain independence through education and entrepreneurship.
    Her Spanx products amassed more than $100 million in retail sales in just under six years.

Credit: Battyx3


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 40 Votes: 32.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 119 Votes: 66.39% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 58.54% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 36 Votes: 61.11% Annoying