Paul Weller

The Jam went through a phase of wearing satin jackets. But that was pre-getting signed and making it, when we were still playing the pubs and clubs - around '75. Shocking, really - what would you call them apart from 'horrible?' We'd wear these white zip-up bomber jackets with black kind of loon pants and black and white shoes.

English Musician

Gary Oldman

I grew up in Deptford in south London, and at that time I used to wear toppers, loon pants and tonic suits from shops like Take 6 and Topman. I was a bit of a soul boy, but I had a very eclectic taste in music - I was into James Brown and Bowie; and I was the only kid in the neighbourhood who would also be listening to Chopin.

English Actor

Lorne Greene

I remember going out alone in a canoe. Somebody told me to lie in the bottom of the canoe and just drift. It was a small lake and I was perfectly safe. So I did that, and I drifted. It was quiet and peaceful. Suddenly, I heard a loon cry the first time I ever heard that marvelous sound.

Canadian Actor

Shaun Ryder

I'm proper schizophrenic - really, really, really shy, but also a bit of a loon.

Rhona Mitra

I was a complete loon, but I don't regret a bit of it.

British Actress

Remember 'loon' is specific to certain large water birds, not all birds.

Bird Species

Loons are known for their eerie calls, often used in storytelling to evoke wilderness.

Distinctive Sound

In Canada, the common loon appears on the one-dollar coin, nicknamed the 'Loonie'.

Cultural Symbol

This use is casual and often humorous when referring to someone's behavior.

Informal Speech

Calling someone a 'loon' can be a playful insult but is not overly harsh.

Mild Insult

Not appropriate for formal situations; 'loon' can be perceived as disrespectful.

Avoid in Formality

 all righty you thank you very much hakuna matata loon I just want to show you you let me know where they have some good light there and good and see

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 good I saw the picture loner but loon is lucky the house is a relatively safe place to practice this vital skill

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Bird Species

Distinctive Sound

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