Remembering Steve Irwin, the "Crocodile Hunter"!

Originally Posted by Dien Rice

I've read comments of those who knew him say that he had the same "hyper" personality when the cameras were off.

The cameras may have been off, but there was still an audience to play up to.

I image a guy at home eating cereal. He pours the milk and fills his bowl. He bumps the bowl to the the edge of the cupboard top and exclaims, "CRICKEY! That was Close" in his Trademark manner. I think not.

You've seen that Quarantine ad he did? That exemplifies what I am talking about. It exudes fake enthusiasm, for the camera's sake.

I'm not saying he wasn't enthusiastic about what he did... just that there was a heavy dose of Fake enthusiasm when the cameras/audience was around. That's all.

Michael Ross

I usually appreciate and TRY to understand your posts, where you're coming from and all. On this one...it just reeks of jealousy. Pathetic. You are certainly entitled to your opinion, thoughl

No matter what, Steve Irwin was a good man, making a living in a great way (like many here might hope to do), doing what he loved. What's wrong with that? It's not his fault, that now, people are saying hero and whatever.

Too much is being made of his death. He lived life like he wanted to, did what he did. Too late to over analyize things now. Doesn't matter, and quite frankly, I don't think he would care about our opinions and the media attention it is getting. Then again, I can't speak for him (or anyone else can, but they try to, especially now that he cannot speak for himself).

Richard

Richard,

Thanks for your thoughts.

Would you point out how my post "reeks of jealousy"?

Michael Ross

I will admit that I've been a big fan of his show for about four years now. I believe he went on U.S. television in 2002 with the Crocodile Hunter, on the Discovery channel. I could be wrong on that date, but I've enjoyed the show for awhile.

My children LOVED him. He taught them things I never could. My children in 2002 were 5 and 3. Now they are 9 and 7 and the thought of his passing hasn't sunk in to them yet. When you see someone on TV, you still think they are here. It will be a sad learning experience for these young people.

I can't speak for everyone of course, but Steve Irwin was a compassionate conservationalist that could hold his own with the TV camera. He made learning about wildlife fun, because that was his life. No apologizes. Just the way it should be.

He will be missed!

Richard

Your Thoughts...

'Crocodile Hunter' exploited animals, critic says
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14694683/

Phil

I think Steve Irwin got close to animals to make his show more exciting and to bring his message of conservation to a wider audience.

The interview Andrew Denton did with Steve Irwin a few years ago on "Enough Rope" is a good insight into Irwin's character.

Transcript: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/...s/s1732743.htm
Video (part 1): http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/...ip=steveirwin1
Other videos aren't up yet (but should be later this week)
Enough Rope website: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/default.htm

any loss of a young life is sad IMO

as far as him being a great man, we all are aren't we? all in own own unique ways

I can appreciate Steve Irwin for the awareness he brought to the animals he "played" with, an awareness and appreciation that could translate to them escaping extinction.

I once read a quote from him saying "we'll save what we love" --I guess that was his place in life --teaching millions to love and help save animals, even the scary ones. For that I salute the man --rest in peace Steve Irwin

Heidi