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The Web's Nine Most Obnoxious People

by Dan Reilly, posted May 6th 2008 at 12:01PM


3. Rosie O'Donnell

One of the most frequent targets of Internet haters, Rosie O'Donnell, seems to take it all in stride. She's come under fire for her political views, the sometimes bizarre rants on her blog, and even her looks. Last year, Parade magazine named her the most annoying celebrity with 44% of the vote, thoroughly beating out runner-up Paris Hilton, who received 24%. O'Donnell responded calmly on a video blog, saying, "Frankly, most celebrities are annoying. So, I agree, celebrities are annoying. The fact that I am one is annoying, and I suppose I am the most annoying – but, whatever."

The Web's Nine Most Obnoxious People

by Dan Reilly, posted May 6th 2008 at 12:01PM



4. Michael Crook

While many Internet celebrities seem to view their "work" as legitimate achievements that benefit society, few take such a high view of their exploits as Michael Crook. He's been dubbed "The Internet's Most Hated Man," after incidents such as saying troops in Iraq deserved to die, saying the parents of Megan Meier in the MySpace suicide case should "get over it," criticizing car accident victims, and posting personal information about men who responded to a fake casual encounter Craigslist ad. Information about all of these is available on his Web site in the "Feats" section, which is why he's also been called "the ultimate lowlife" and "unhinged scumbag of the year."

The Web's Nine Most Obnoxious People

by Dan Reilly, posted May 6th 2008 at 12:01PM


9. Uwe Boll

Angering gamers is an easy way to make you the target of online haters, but German film director Uwe Boll welcomes it with open arms. Despised for his adaptations of 'House of the Dead,' 'Alone in the Dark,' 'BloodRayne,' Boll has challenged critics to boxing matches, criticized a number of successful filmmakers, poked fun at 9/11 in his upcoming movie 'Postal,' and said that he'd quit making movies if a million people signed a petition against him. So far, there are over 233,000 signatures.


The Web's Nine Most Obnoxious People

by Dan Reilly, posted May 6th 2008 at 12:01PM


8. Perez Hilton

Flamboyant gossip blogger Perez Hilton has angered many for his snarky comments and outing of gay celebrities. He's courted controversy from the beginning of his site, and been involved in a number of lawsuits for a variety of reasons, including posting Colin Farrell's sex tape and topless pictures of Jennifer Aniston. Hilton openly revels in the fact that his site was named "Hollywood's Most-Hated Website" and Gawker, no stranger to criticism, once posted an entry titled "Perez Hilton Makes Us Hate Ourselves."


The Web's Nine Most Obnoxious People

by Dan Reilly, posted May 6th 2008 at 12:01PM


7. Matt Drudge

The mere mention of politics can get anybody riled up, so it's no surprise that Matt Drudge attracts a lot of vitriol on the web. A lot of people have criticized his sensational headlines and photos, with TIME's Joe Klein labeling him a "disgrace." He's received flak for his coverage of global warming and defending Rep. Mark Foley's indiscretions with congressional pages, who he referred to as "beasts." Recently, many people were furious when he broke the story of Prince Harry's deployment to Afghanistan despite a press agreement to keep it quiet for safety concerns, resulting in Harry's return to England. There was also the controversy after he wrote a headline announcing that an ABC reporter was an "Openly Gay Canadian," which has led to widespread questioning of Drudge's sexuality. With the amount of hatred directed at him, it's no wonder he's so successful.


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