Well, what do you folks think of Steve Irwin's demise? Ironical? Predictable?

I thought he'd go by croc, not stingray.

Bet he figured the same thing.

Not a terrible way to go, I guess. Feel bad for his children, of course...

It's sad when anyone with that kind of enthusiasm and zest for life dies young. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy.

Don't know about you guys but we will miss him terribly in AUS...It is such a loss to Australia and the World. He heart was certainly in the right place...no pun intended......Condolences to his family and friends and work mates.

He really had a lot of enthusiasm for what he did and he was so passionate about the environment and the welfare of animals. It's a shame, really. That said, he did take a lot of risks. :eek:

May I repeat the last 3 posts. He was a real ocker with a zest for life.

See ya Steve

I guess if you play with fire you risk getting burnt:(

He really had a lot of enthusiasm for what he did and he was so passionate about the environment and the welfare of animals. It's a shame, really. That said, he did take a lot of risks. :eek:

Yes, absolutely.

The thing is, stingrays aren't usually that dangerous.
There has been a total of 3 people killed by stingray in Australian waters. Ever.
(well, ever recorded...)

So at the time he was killed, he was not taking unreasonable risks.

He may have taken risks, but with his passion for what he did and his seemingly unending enthusiasm he lived two lifetimes worth before he died.

If we could all only make such a claim.

He may have taken risks,

Does that include baiting a croc with a baby in your arms?

Does that include baiting a croc with a baby in your arms?
I think thats worse than Wacko Jacko dangling a baby over a balcony:rolleyes:

There has been a total of 3 people killed by stingray in Australian waters. Ever.

so thats a 33% increase in one day then

Col

Does that include baiting a croc with a baby in your arms?
Yeah I'm aware of the baby scenario, as it has been in every news bulletin declaring him dead and gone.
He would have said he was perfectly safe, and from his point of view he probably was. This was a man who'd run off into the bush as a child, a man whose father (also a crocodile hunter) convinced him to jump off boats into crocodile-infested waters. To him being around crocs like that was just normal life, what he grew up with.
Yes I still think he took an unnecessary risk there, but thats from our perspective, our experiences, which clearly weren't his.

Besides, the fella's dead, and that was already dragged through the media (resulting in his show getting cancelled). Leave it be and let people pay their respects.

Besides, the fella's dead, . . . . . . Leave it be and let people pay their respects.
so we shouldn't talk about it?:confused:

Col

so we shouldn't talk about it?:confused:

Col

There's a time and place, and it's before or after his death. It's called having respect.

Just give it a week or so, is that too much?
I'm not gonna reply again cause I'm not having this thread hijacked.

so we shouldn't talk about it?:confused:

Col

What would the point be?

What would the point be?

Then you might as well ask what the point of any discussion is

There's a time and place, and it's before or after his death. It's called having respect.

Just give it a week or so, is that too much?
I'm not gonna reply again cause I'm not having this thread hijacked.


Since when has discussing the lifestyle of the person in question been hijacking a thread? :confused:

Then you might as well ask what the point of any discussion is

Yes but sadly that depends on who we're discussing the topics with.

It's the usual problem here on this forum & most others I've seen, some people mainly post comments to provoke a negative response.

Yes but sadly that depends on who we're discussing the topics with.

It's the usual problem here on this forum & most others I've seen, some people mainly post comments to provoke a negative response.

So because somebody holds a different opinion, however controversial, that person should keep his, or her, mouth shut?

Hardly free speech is it?

Hardly free speech is it?

I thought you yourself said free speech doesn't exist. ;)

Yes but sadly that depends on who we're discussing the topics with.

It's the usual problem here on this forum & most others I've seen, some people mainly post comments to provoke a negative response.

How true. :(

To get back on topic. I personally enjoyed watching his show. Maybe he did bait a croc while holding his baby. It's not a risk I would have taken, but that is how he grew up. To him, I'm sure it was perfectly safe. But hey, everyone makes mistakes. It's too bad that it's tarnishing his image now and being dredged up again after his untimely death. :rolleyes:

So because somebody holds a different opinion, however controversial, that person should keep his, or her, mouth shut?

Hardly free speech is it?

It just gets boring when the same people intentionally reply with the so called different opinions just to show how good they are at freedom of speech

Back to the subject - I thought he was great.

I can't think of any other TV personality with such genuine enthusiasm and knowlegde.

I hope his shows are shown for years to come, if I ever flick channels and find him on, I invariable stick with him for the rest of the show.

It just gets boring when the same people intentionally reply with the so called different opinions just to show how good they are at freedom of speech
Yes let's all be the same and sing his praises, I'll just ignore the fact that thousands die every day in tragic circumstances.
You can jump to your own conclusions as to why I don't feel so charitable in this instance, that's your prerogative, by all means feel free to use it.

I thought you yourself said free speech doesn't exist. ;)
As can be seen from the replies here, it doesn't

Yes let's all be the same and sing his praises
Why, what's so wrong with that?
I don't think people here are praising him just because everyone else is.
I'll just ignore the fact that thousands die every day in tragic circumstances.
You can choose to ignore that on another thread if there was one on that topic, I don't think you could though, you would soon have the uncontrollable urge to say something to get a reaction.

You can jump to your own conclusions as to why I don't feel so charitable in this instance, that's your prerogative, by all means feel free to use it.

It sounds to me that if this thread was about how stupid & irresponsible he was You & a few others would probably be the only few to praise him.

Why, what's so wrong with that?
I don't think people here are praising him just because everyone else is.


I didn't say they were, however by the same token because I don't regard him as a saint doesn't make make me evil, you can jump to whatever conclusion you like about me and my feelings on this or any other subject for that matter, like I said, it's your prerogative.

I didn't say they were, however by the same token because I don't regard him as a saint doesn't make make me evil

Who said he was a saint? :confused:

Who said he was a saint? :confused:
One gets the impression here and elsewhere that he's almost regarded as such, there was even a suggestion that he recieved a state funeral.

One gets the impression here and elsewhere that he's almost regarded as such, there was even a suggestion that he recieved a state funeral.

So he was a beloved character and many people thought so. I still don't recall anyone having said he was a saint. :cool:

So he was a beloved character and many people thought so.

I actually think Christopher Reeve was more beloved, does that make me stupid, antagonistic or any of the other crap aimed against me. :confused:

I actually think Christopher Reeve was more beloved, does that make me stupid, antagonistic or any of the other crap aimed against me. :confused:

No, but then this isn't a thread about Christopher Reeve. The guy just died in a freak accident, leaving behind his wife and two young kids. I say leave well enough alone. ;)

I say leave well enough alone. ;)
ok ;)

Rich....

Please tell me that you wouldn't even THINK about standing up and pointing out someone's flaws at their memorial service.

Ok... you can be honest and say you'd THINK about it... especially if you detested the person... but then again, if you detested them, you probably wouldn't care to go to the memorial service anyway....

But, would you really DO it?

One gets the impression here and elsewhere that he's almost regarded as such, there was even a suggestion that he recieved a state funeral.
The reason it's been suggested is because of the amount he's done for tourism and wildlife preservation.
On those grounds, I don't see a problem with it.

He's also been nominated for Australian of the year... call me cynical, but I don't know if he would have been nominated if he was still alive...

Rich....

Please tell me that you wouldn't even THINK about standing up and pointing out someone's flaws at their memorial service.

Ok... you can be honest and say you'd THINK about it... especially if you detested the person... but then again, if you detested them, you probably wouldn't care to go to the memorial service anyway....

But, would you really DO it?
I don't actually detest the guy and I have enormous sympathy for his family.
Maybe life has made me too cynical, as far as memorial services go I've only ever been to three and one of those was the worst day in my life.

Its his last chance to win Aussie of the year!

Who has won this previuosly?

Hed look right at home here surely - Pat Rafter, Steve Waugh and Mark Taylor?

2006 Professor Ian Frazer

2005 Fiona Wood AM (b.1958)

2004 Steve Waugh (b. 1965)

2003 Professor Fiona Stanley AC (b. 1946)

2002 Patrick Rafter (b. 1972)

2001 Lt General Peter Cosgrove AC MC (b. 1947)

2000 Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE FAA FRS (b. 1931)

1999 Mark Taylor (b. 1963 )

1998 Cathy Freeman (b. 1973 )

1997 Professor Peter Doherty (b. 1940 )

1996 Doctor John Yu AM (b. 1934)

1995 Arthur Boyd AC OBE (b. 1920 )

1994 Ian Kiernan OAM (b. 1940 )

Rolf Harris :rolleyes:

It's the usual problem here on this forum & most others I've seen, some people mainly post comments to provoke a negative response.
Thats one school of thought, another maybe that some people post comments to make others aware or perhaps to cast a different light on things.

Anyway, this geezer Irwin - I understand he did excellent things in the conservation area and will be missed because of that and I hope his good work is continued. I'm not sure a state funeral is necessary though, thats a bit OTT in my book.

I'm not a big fan of these shows where people use wild animals for showbiz and to antagonise them into a defensive attack just for the TV cameras - its little more than a circus - especially if the presenter is holding a baby whilst baiting a croc into an attack.

Col

Everyone jealous because he's getting a state funeral? :D What's the big deal anyway? Does anyone think he cares? He's dead!

When I die, I don't care what's done with what's left of me honestly. I would be just as happy picked by vultures as I would sent into outer space in a super coffin with neon lights to light up the sky so everyone knows I'm there.

as I would sent into outer space in a super coffin with neon lights to light up the sky so everyone knows I'm there.

:D Sounds pricey.

I think people are making too big a deal out of it. His family turned it down anyway and opted for a private funeral.

:) :D Sounds pricey.

I think people are making too big a deal out of it. His family turned it down anyway and opted for a private funeral.

Oh, so now they feel they are too GOOD for a State funeral. :D :p :rolleyes:

:)

Oh, so now they feel they are too GOOD for a State funeral. :D :p :rolleyes:

Oh, yes. They're much better than all the slobs who get State funerals. :D

I don't actually detest the guy and I have enormous sympathy for his family.
Maybe life has made me too cynical, as far as memorial services go I've only ever been to three and one of those was the worst day in my life.

I can't imagine that a day that you had to attend a memorial service would exactly be one of the BEST days of anyone's life.

I've only been to a handful myself, thank god.
I'll be attending one in the near future, I'm certain as my brother-in-law is nearing his end with his fight with cancer. (Not much of a fight... kicked his ass.)

Great guy... has his faults... but I'm sure no one will focus on them at the funeral. We'll just talk about the best times we had.

I couldn't resist posting this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIZW_TBjIg) YouTube Very funny.

I couldn't resist posting this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIZW_TBjIg) YouTube Very funny.

I saw it when it aired last night. Norm's not one of my favorites, but that really was pretty funny - thanks for posting so I could see it again. Poor Jon trying so hard not to send himself straight to hell by laughing. :p

Do Brits watch TDSwJS or even know who Jon Stewart is? FYI former President Clinton will be on Monday.

I couldn't resist posting this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIZW_TBjIg) YouTube Very funny.
I hope you realise that you'll be slated in this thread for not joining in the eulogy to Irwin Here:eek:

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Do Brits watch TDSwJS or even know who Jon Stewart is? FYI former President Clinton will be on Monday.
We get to see it if we stay up late enough, the Irwin sketch was very funny and akin to the British sense of humour;)

We get to see it if we stay up late enough, the Irwin sketch was very funny and akin to the British sense of humour;)

You know, because all British have the exact same sense of humor. ;)

Loved the skit BTW. I saw it on TDS. He is a funny funny man. So is Colbert.

We get to see it if we stay up late enough, the Irwin sketch was very funny and akin to the British sense of humour;)

Mrs. Beckham didn't care for Jon Stewart, though. ;)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PxSlSQGrHvE

I hope you realise that you'll be slated in this thread for not joining in the eulogy to Irwin Here:eek:

What eulogy. :):)

I couldn't resist posting this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIZW_TBjIg) YouTube Very funny.

Thanks for posting that. I think Norm McDonald's hilarious, and I can't get enough of him.

No problem. My favorite Norm McDonald joke is when he was doing the weekend update on Saturday Night Live and said the following mind you it was around christmas time.
"Kenny G put out a new Christmas album. Happy birthday Jesus, hope you like crap."

I laugh hard every time i see that.

No problem. My favorite Norm McDonald joke is when he was doing the weekend update on Saturday Night Live and said the following mind you it was around christmas time.
"Kenny G put out a new Christmas album. Happy birthday Jesus, hope you like crap."

I laugh hard every time i see that.

One of my favorites was when the whole OJ thing was going on and they showed something about the hat he was supposedly wearing when he did it. Norm said something about OJ shouting out in the courtroom "Hey, that's my lucky stabbing cap!" I always laugh at that one. :D

The OJ ones were always good. When he got acquitted, I remember Norm announcing:

"Well it's official -- murder is legal in the state of California."

Here's a link to the transcripts of all his Weekend Updates:
http://www.fakenews.net/update/