The Resume

(1999-March 10, 2006)
Scientific name is L98
Killer whale who became separated from his pod at age two
Lived off the west coast of Vancouver Island near Nootka Sound for the rest of his life
Became famous worldwide for his friendly interactions with humans
Subject of TV movie 'Luna: The Way Home' (2007) with Jason Priestley and Graham Greene

Why he might be annoying:

His playful antics endangered fishing boats and seaplanes.
He also endangered himself as he was frequently cut by propellers.
He was a source of controversy between scientists and native Canadians. Scientists wanted to reunite him with his pod and native Canadians opposed this, believing he was the spirit of a chief who had died recently.
His association with humans could have harmed his ability to interact with other killer whales.

Why he might not be annoying:

He astonished scientists with his ability to mimic sea lions, providing insight into how killer whales communicate.
He was a great tourist draw for Nootka Sound.
He was killed instantly when he was sucked into a tugboat's propeller.
Native Canadians honored his passing with a traditional ceremony.

Credit: Georgina

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Dolphins and Whales
• Georgina/Devil Doll's Profiles [Series 2]
• I Come from Canada
• I Died Before My 18th Birthday (Ranked: 6)
• I Died Before My 30th Birthday (Ranked: 6)
• I Died in 2006 (Ranked: 6)
• I Sing About a Year (Ranked: 1995)
• Junkmedia's Top 10 Albums [2004] (Ranked: 6)
• Known By a Single Name
• Look at Me, I'm Wet
• Menagerie of Animals
• Profiles 20251-20500 (Ranked: 20299)
• When Bad Things Happen to Good Animals

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 22 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 216 Votes: 42.13% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 55 Votes: 43.64% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 16 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 23 Votes: 43.48% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 52 Votes: 36.54% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 31.82% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 82 Votes: 39.02% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 226 Votes: 33.19% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 515 Votes: 43.69% Annoying