The Resume

Born in United States
Former pet alligator
Was abandoned in Lake Machado at Harbor Regional Park in Los Angeles, California (August, 2005)
Was captured after numerous failed attempts and relocated to a local zoo (May 24, 2007)

Why he might be annoying:

He was assumed to be male despite his actual gender being unknown.
He was an illegal pet who was dumped into the lake after he grew too large for his owners' garden pond.
After he was first sighted in the lake, numerous attempts by authorities and wildlife experts to capture him were unsuccessful.
His situation caused bickering and conflict among some of the wildlife specialists.
There were many alleged sightings of him before his capture, some of them not being reported to authorities.
He disappeared from public view for a time and was feared dead of starvation.
After he reappeared nearly eighteen months later, a fence was built around the lake for his protection as well as his spectators' and fans'.
He was captured after he happened to appear on land during a meeting to discuss plans to catch him.

Why he might not be annoying:

It was suggested that other alligators besides Reggie might have been abandoned in the lake.
Before his death, Steve Irwin was one of the animal experts interested in assisting with Reggie's capture.
He received much attention from admirers and the media regarding his capture.
After his capture, he was transported to the Los Angeles Zoo to become a resident.
He was adopted by Los Angeles Harbor College as a mascot.
He became a folk hero and was the subject of memorabilia, songs, websites and children's books.
His former owners were arrested and charged for legal issues regarding possessing and abandoning Reggie.

Credit: Pr31wnb

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• I am an Angelino [Residents of Los Angeles]
• I am Missing
• Known By a Single Name
• Menagerie of Animals
• Pr31wnb's Profiles [Series 1]
• Profiles 20751-21000 (Ranked: 20847)
• Reptiles and Amphibians
• When Bad Things Happen to Good Animals

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 60 Votes: 48.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 102 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 82 Votes: 51.22% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 65 Votes: 36.92% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 319 Votes: 32.29% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 85 Votes: 44.71% Annoying