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Over 145,000 fans decided a 'Game of Thrones' character is the worst person on television

Ramsay Bolton Snow Game of Thrones Season five
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Starting in November, The Atlantic sought to answer one question: Who is the actual worst character on television? 

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With the help of readers, the editor team created a 32-person list and bracketed the group.

Each week an article was posted with the arguments of evilness found for two characters going head-to-head.

Then readers would vote, and the worst of the set advanced to the next round.

The final verdict?

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Ramsay Bolton is by far the worst. 

According to their post, over 145,000 Atlantic readers participated in the vote. Ramsay, the sadistic son of Roose Bolton on "Game of Thrones," beat out several top dogs in the world of television villains.

Walter White of "Breaking Bad," Jim Moriarty from "Sherlock," and Hannibal Lecter were some of the top contenders. 

The result isn't surprising. Ramsay Bolton is fond of skinning people alive, raping young women, and killing battlefield opponents even after they surrender. Ramsay also enjoys pretending to set prisoners free, only to "hunt" them with his vicious dogs, allowing the animals to eat his victims alive.

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Charming. 

You can see the whole bracket over at the Atlantic, and check out the write-ups for each character posted throughout the month. 

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