Hate figure

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A hate figure is a person, normally in the public eye, who is widely disliked. The public's hatred for that person is sometimes unexplained, or may be because of horrific acts (see: Gary Neville, Osama Bin Laden or Myra Hindley [1]).

[edit] Trivia

The Gay Football Supporters Network contests an annual poll of its members on a number of subjects. This includes a "Hate Figure" category. The winner in 2006 was Jose Mourinho. David Cahsman won this in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008

[edit] See also

• Scapegoat
• Fall guy