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Haru Urara (Glorious Spring)

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The Resume

    (February 27, 1996- )
    Born in Mitsuishi, Hokkaido, Japan
    Racehorse
    Zero wins in 113 starts
    Became famous after Japanese media reported on her 80th consecutive loss (June, 2003)

Why she might be annoying:

    Secretariat she ain’t.
    Her career winnings were $9,300.
    Because her losing tickets were considered good luck, enough money was bet on her to make her the favorite in her later races even though no one expected her to win.
    She raced in a pink Hello Kitty mask.
    Her image was featured on stuffed toys, key rings, mobile phone cases, stickers, hats, t-shirts and bras.

Why she might not be annoying:

    If you quote her career winnings as being over 940,000 yen, it sounds more impressive. (Unless you know the yen to dollar conversion factor off the top of your head.)
    Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said, ‘The horse is a good example of not giving up in the face of defeat.’
    Her popularity saved her from the usual fate for a losing horse – the slaughterhouse.
    Her trainer said, ‘I don’t really know why she’s so popular, but I guess the biggest reason is that the sight of her running with all her heart gives comfort to people’s hearts.’

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying