The Whirling Whimpus is a Fearsome Critter of lumberjack folklore that is said to live in the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee, though some claim it can be found elsewhere. It is said to look like a gorilla but have enormous hands in comparison to its body, it stands 7 feet tall and has rough, black fur. Some claims say that it has hooves for its feet, or even just one foot.

In order to hunt, the Whimpus will whirl on its hind legs. “The maximum speed (2150 r.p.m.) is quickly reached and is accompanied by a peculiar droning sound. At top speed the Whimpus is practically invisible, a little dust or a few leaves eddying about being the only indications of his presence.” The speed of the Whimpus is so great that any creature that happens to step into its area of reach is instantly diminished into a “syrup”.