Top 10 beastly legends - votes for Wendigo

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceWendigoBunyipThe Wendigo's got this spine-chilling allure and existential dread that just edges out the Bunyip's mysterious swamp vibe.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanWendigoJersey DevilThe Wendigo is steeped in terrifying folklore and embodies the dangers of unchecked greed and isolation, making it a more captivating legend.
Grace HopperGrace HopperWendigoBigfootWendigo's got that spooky, supernatural edge that Bigfoot just can't compete with, 'cause who doesn't love a creepy, ravenous forest spirit?
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinJersey DevilWendigoWell, ya know, the Jersey Devil's got that local flavor and legend, which is just like a good New England clam chowder, can't beat it!
The BrainThe BrainWendigoBunyipWendigo is just scarier and has a cooler legend behind it, making it the winner in a battle of mythical badassery.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceWendigoJersey DevilThe Wendigo is just straight-up more terrifying with its cannibalistic lore and ability to instill fear in anyone who crosses its path.
  Socrates SocratesKrakenWendigoKraken's got those massive tentacles and can pull ships down, while Wendigo's just lurking in the woods with winter vibes.
  Socrates SocratesMothmanWendigoMothman is the mysterious enigma that captures imaginations with his epic wingspan and red-eyed allure, while Wendigo's just lurking with creepy vibes and eating habits.
Grace HopperGrace HopperWendigoJersey DevilWendigos are scarier because they're out there in the cold, dark woods waiting to eat ya, while the Jersey Devil just flaps around in the Pine Barrens.
Doc BrownDoc BrownBigfootWendigoBigfoot's got that chill, mysterious vibe and doesn't eat people, so he's way cooler to hang out with in my book.
GalileoGalileoWendigoBunyipWendigo's got that creepy edge and folklore street cred that just makes it the ultimate campfire legend.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayWendigoChupacabraThe Wendigo's got that creepy forest vibe and a ravenous hunger that makes it way more terrifying than the Chupacabra.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthBigfootWendigoGood news, everyone! Bigfoot wins because he's a classic cryptid with a mysterious charm that tickles the curiosity of nerds everywhere!
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceWendigoBansheeThe Wendigo's got this gnarly combo of hunger and madness that's just way more intense than a Banshee's wail, making it the ultimate creature of freaky folklore.
DataDataLoch Ness MonsterWendigoLoch Ness Monster's got that mysterious aquatic vibe, making her an enigmatic legend over the creepy Wendigo.
  Pythagoras PythagorasBansheeWendigoBanshee's wailing can chill you to the bone and foretell doom, which is way scarier than a spooky forest dweller.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthWendigoChupacabraGood news, everyone! The Wendigo's eerie mystique and supernatural lore take the cake over the Chupacabra's livestock-munching antics!
Grace HopperGrace HopperWendigoBunyipThe Wendigo's chilling lore as a terrifying creature of insatiable greed and the embodiment of harsh winter edges out the Bunyip's mysterious water-dwelling reputation.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonMothmanWendigoMothman's got that mysterious vibe and urban legend cool factor that just makes him more intriguing.