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Jackie Mason

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Comedian

The Resume

    (June 9, 1928-July 24, 2021)
    Raised in New York, New York
    Birth name is Jacob Moshe Maza
    Performed the one-man Broadway shows 'Everything According to Me,' 'Jackie Mason: Politically Incorrect,' 'Jackie Mason Brand New,' 'Love Thy Neighbor' and 'Much Ado About Everything'
    Acted in 'The Jerk (1979),' 'History of the World: Part I (1981)' and 'Caddyshack II (1988)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He has a monotone and nasal delivery.
    His comedic observations tend to be obvious and predictable.
    Much of his routine is about the differences between Jews and Gentiles.
    He said that New York City mayor David Dinkins was a 'fancy schvartze' and that Islam was a 'murderous religion.'
    Once when appearing on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' he refused to get off stage and was accused of giving Sullivan the finger. He was then banned from the show for over a year.
    He was nominated for a Razzie Award as 'Worst Actor of the Year' for 'Caddyshack II' (1989).
    On his official website is written: 'Once in a generation, a performer emerges who is so extraordinary, so brilliant, that he or she become the standard to whom all others are compared. Jackie Mason is such a performer...'

Why he might not be annoying:

    While working as a Rabbi, he told jokes and stories throughout the service and was advised to become a professional comedian.
    He enjoys provoking controversy with his routines.
    Even at an old age, he tours and performs extensively.
    His Broadway shows are critically and commercially acclaimed.
    He is the fourth person to receive an honorary degree from the Oxford University Debating Society, the others being Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, and Jimmy Carter.
    He was awarded for 'Bravery, Commitment and Valor to the State of Israel,' which is the highest honor given by the Israeli government.
    He won an Emmy for his voice-over work on 'The Simpsons.'

Credit: Calvin


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 228 Votes: 51.32% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 42.31% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 47 Votes: 51.06% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 51 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 88 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 161 Votes: 67.08% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 122 Votes: 66.39% Annoying