Guest MaloneFM Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 As far as your Uncle Rog was concerned Steve Irwin was far from a maniac. He was very enthusuastic but could read the actions and attitude of the animals he dealt with. Which is why he got bitten and stung only on rare occasions. He was never reckless with his life. He knew exactly what he was doing and his limitations.As for the accident waiting to happen it was a stingray that was startled and a million to one chance. Everybody knew Steve Irwin but very few actually met him. He was to wildlife what Stuart Hall is to football.An enthusuast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 As far as your Uncle Rog was concerned Steve Irwin was far from a maniac. He was very enthusuastic but could read the actions and attitude of the animals he dealt with. Which is why he got bitten and stung only on rare occasions. He was never reckless with his life. He knew exactly what he was doing and his limitations.As for the accident waiting to happen it was a stingray that was startled and a million to one chance. Everybody knew Steve Irwin but very few actually met him. He was to wildlife what Stuart Hall is to football.An enthusuast.No doubting his fanaticism there Rog, just, like a boxer ending up with brain damage or a porn star ending up with aids am I really surprised he's been sent to meet his maker thanks to an obvious hazard of the job? No.Granted it was a fairly anti-climatical finale. I mean a stingray? not reportedly struck since 1945! - bloody let down really, being devoured whole by a crocodile would have been far more spectacular and befitting of his lifestyle but never mind. PS/Stuart Hall is also a nutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Isnt that Dennis Irwin? Woooooooooooooooooosssshhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadratinmycider Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 WoooooooooooooooooosssshhhhhhhhhhWhat's that flying overhead?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I know, it's poor. RIP Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Saw this today - Germaine Greer is some feminist icon that is using the death of Steve Irwin's to get some publicity. She spoke out about the death of Steve Irwin to London's Guardian newspaper.She said: "There was not an animal he was not prepared to manhandle. Every creature he brandished at the camera was in distress. Every snake badgered by Irwin was at a huge disadvantage, with only a single possible reaction to its terrifying situation, which was to strike. The animal world has finally taken its revenge on Irwin."Interesting take from another Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Saw this today - Germaine Greer is some feminist icon that is using the death of Steve Irwin's to get some publicity. She spoke out about the death of Steve Irwin to London's Guardian newspaper.She said: "There was not an animal he was not prepared to manhandle. Every creature he brandished at the camera was in distress. Every snake badgered by Irwin was at a huge disadvantage, with only a single possible reaction to its terrifying situation, which was to strike. The animal world has finally taken its revenge on Irwin."Interesting take from another Australian.And here is the full article. Interesting and well constructed but hopelessly misguided. Irwin knew animals inside out. Guardian Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaloneFM Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Irwin knew animals inside out. The herr doktor knows animals insde and out. But in a bad way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Feminism - blah blah blah blah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DrFaustus Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 May one of the Worlds most genuine lunatic's now rest in peace.Nah, that one still pisses his cream slacks and pukes on his cardy, eh Malone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRed Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Is this Denis's brother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 What's that flying overhead?!!A dryly delivered and frankly poor gag based upon two people sharing the same sirname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Whats with all the sadness??don't get me wrong I'm gutted he had died and really feel for his family but.....IF i had a choice right now, to live my life like Steve did and what a life it must have been and die at 44 or do nothing with my life and die at 100 i know what i would choose.The only thing that would make me feel different is the fact of my daughter growing up without her dad. Apart from that surly it is better to die young but live three lifetimes worth than to live a lifetime and and do nothing with your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myoudale Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 heard my friend sum it up well the day it happened - "He's one of those guys that you always THINK is going to get killed doing that crazy stuff, but you never EXPECT him to..." - a loss to the entire world, one of the barmiest, happiest guys on the planet. We need more guys like him. everyone has been affected in one wayhe was a wonderful amazing man and is a great loss to the world around usRIP Steve , an idol. You will be greatly missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 The only thing that would make me feel different is the fact of my daughter growing up without her dad. Apart from that surly it is better to die young but live three lifetimes worth than to live a lifetime and and do nothing with your life. He left two kids both very young, and a wife who I'm sure is completely devastated. Its things like that that make me sad, Terri (his wife) probably kissed him goodbye that morning or whenever she last saw him, thinking she would see him later, and now she never will. Id kind of hate to go like that, youd never get to say the things you would have liked to your family. I appreciate he died doing what he loved but that doesnt make it any easier for those who cared about him to bear, I'm still gutted about it and I didnt even know him, I just think he did a hell of a lot for the world and it shouldnt have been him. But it was. Still sad though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 He left two kids both very young, and a wife who I'm sure is completely devastated. Its things like that that make me sad, Terri (his wife) probably kissed him goodbye that morning or whenever she last saw him, thinking she would see him later, and now she never will. Id kind of hate to go like that, youd never get to say the things you would have liked to your family. I'd apply these sentiments to most people killed unexpectadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 He left two kids both very young, and a wife who I'm sure is completely devastated. Its things like that that make me sad, Terri (his wife) probably kissed him goodbye that morning or whenever she last saw him, thinking she would see him later, and now she never will. Id kind of hate to go like that, youd never get to say the things you would have liked to your family. I appreciate he died doing what he loved but that doesnt make it any easier for those who cared about him to bear, I'm still gutted about it and I didnt even know him, I just think he did a hell of a lot for the world and it shouldnt have been him. But it was. Still sad though.Which is why you should always tell the people that matter in your life how you feel so you never leave them having to live with that.I tell my daughter i love her everytime i go to work and everytime she goes to bed,cos you just never know if that will be the last time you can tell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 The most ironic thing is the pre-dive interview he did..Asked about his childhood, Steve stated:''I loved all the kids show on TV, and although I thoroughly loved Thunderbirds, Stingray will always have a special place in my heart...'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city red ed Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 The most ironic thing is the pre-dive interview he did..Asked about his childhood, Steve stated:''I loved all the kids show on TV, and although I thoroughly loved Thunderbirds, Stingray will always have a special place in my heart...'' Mate thts just disrespectful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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