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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
 Posted - 09/04/2006 : 04:23:44
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I am genuinely gutted, though not greatly surprised. the only thing that does surprise me was that it was a stingray that got him.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 04:55:41
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R.I.P.
(( I'm a Snake... )) |
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 05:34:45
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any offers for movie rights already?
he'll live again in front of the audience
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 05:38:51
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He wasn't a Jew was he? Mel Gibson to play him then.
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 05:49:25
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What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 05:57:26
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animal channels will soon produce breathtaking documentaries about stingrays
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7446 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 06:02:49
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Appropriate signature, tisasawath.
Denis
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
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Posted - 09/04/2006 : 06:33:22
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yeah, kinda weird that the animal that killed him is actually very tame and undangerous...
least he died doing what he loved i spose.
australia is in morning.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 09/04/2006 : 06:35:19
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Originally posted by benji
australia is in morning.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian
time zones still confuse me, but i thought it was night over there?
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Edited by - PixieSteve on 09/04/2006 06:35:29 |
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 06:50:22
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Originally posted by vilainde
Appropriate signature, tisasawath.
and if they make the movie, that has to be in the soundtrack
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 09:28:51
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Originally posted by PixieSteve
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Originally posted by benji
australia is in morning.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian
time zones still confuse me, but i thought it was night over there?
FAST_MAN RAIDER_MAN - June 19th
Haha, you beat me to it.
Apparently it stung him in the heart. Ouch!
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 09:38:10
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Jeff Corwin should have died instead of him. Steve's been doing it way longer.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 11:27:05
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bummer, but i guess he knew that came with the job description. at least he died doing what he loved...
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mikaelp75
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 09/04/2006 : 11:34:56
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The title of the show he was filming is very appropriate; "Ocean's Deadliest". I guess things are really what they seem after all.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2006 : 19:21:12
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My sister told me about it this evening, and I was quite surpized. Poor guy. RIP.
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edbanky
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
388 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 08:22:06
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Shit, man. Shit.
"The man has led us to his current sound like a basket of eggs."
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 08:37:55
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Germaine Greer seems to think it serves him right:
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20362022-661,00.html
Outrage over Greer pot shots at Irwin
Danny Buttler and Kate Rose
September 06, 2006 12:00am
A STORM of fury has erupted over Germaine Greer's criticism of Steve Irwin barely hours after his death.
The expat Aussie, known more these days for her regular bashing of her homeland, fired pot shots at Irwin within hours of news spreading across the globe that he'd been fatally stabbed by a stingray.
Australian leaders, experienced animal handlers and Irwin's friends were outraged, saying Greer was looking to boost her flagging literary career.
In a scathing attack in a British newspaper, Greer said nature had taken its revenge on Irwin for his robust handling of Australia's native animals.
Mocking Irwin's multi-million-dollar empire and his "Crikey!" catch-cry, Greer accused the world-famous TV star of placing the welfare of animals after his own interests.
"There was not an animal he was not prepared to manhandle," she wrote in The Guardian.
"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.
"Easy enough to avoid if you know what's coming."
The author of The Female Eunuch hit below the belt as she accused Irwin of sending the wrong message to kids.
"The animal world has finally taken its revenge on Irwin, but probably not before a whole generation of kids in shorts seven sizes too small has learned to shout in the ears of animals with hearing 10 times more acute than theirs, determined to become millionaire animal-loving zoo-owners in their turn," Greer wrote.
Greg Parker, of Ballarat Wildlife Park, said his colleague would never deliberately harm an animal.
"That's harsh . . . he was never cruel to animals, he promoted animal care and animal welfare," Mr Parker said.
"I think his contribution was different to others but he would never jeopardise the welfare of animals."
Mr Parker said Greer should leave animal welfare issues to the experts.
Craig Adams, of the Australian Reptile Park in northern NSW, said Greer should stay clear of issues she knew nothing about.
"I think she should stick to women's issues," Mr Adams said.
Federal Tourism Minister Fran Bailey was scathing in her assessment.
"This article, as well as being so offensive, very firmly plants her as a cultural elitist who is completely out of touch with the average Australian," Ms Bailey said.
"This article is an absolute disgrace.
"I think Australians would be absolutely offended by such a vicious and ill-informed attack on such a genuine Australian who, in all of his work, constantly stressed care of the environment and care of the species."
Ms Bailey said Greer was little more than a bitter woman who said only negative things about Australia, while Irwin educated children on the need to respect animals and environments.
Victorian Principals Association President Fred Ackerman said anyone calling Irwin a bad influence on children had little idea of how they learn.
"For someone to say that, they have an insufficient understanding of the sophisticated way in which even little kids can view the world around them," Mr Ackerman said.
He said there was no doubt children learned by example but they understood Irwin was such a rarity, and his behaviour so extraordinary, that they linked him more to inimitable figures such as Santa Claus than a real person.
"It's different and special and unique, and they live in awe of it, but they don't attempt to model their behaviour on it," Mr Ackerman said.
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 08:41:41
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Not surprising. It was bound to happen one day.
"The arc of triumph" |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 08:51:04
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Whilst she makes some reasonable points, it's a tad unfair on the whole. He did more to get kids into wildlife conservation than anyone I can think of.
My mate's 8 year old newphew burst into tears when his mum told him.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
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Posted - 09/05/2006 : 09:07:50
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I rememeber one episode when Steve Irwin started crying because of a dead animal he found. I can't remember if it was a croc or what, but he had tears of sadness.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 09:17:30
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i see where greer is coming from...
david attenborough ftw
FAST_MAN RAIDER_MAN - June 19th |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 10:02:46
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I'm sure he was an animal lover and loved what he was doing, but as soon as he had a kid his responsibility was to his child. I feel sorry for his family, but not really for him. Putting himself in harm's was how he built his empire. If he were single with no attachments, then more power to you, but when you're a father, that's your job. Not wrestling stingrays.
he's back jack smoking crack find him if you want to get found
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Apesy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
411 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 10:17:14
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But he wasn't wrestling them! Why does everyone seem to think he like, grabbed one and held it to his chest? This was a freak accident involving a stingray that was hidden in the sand as he passed overhead it. He wasn't even filming a "dangerous" documentary at the time, but rather a soft piece on the coral reef for his daughter's upcoming television show. Really, it happened because he wasn't putting his life in danger and his guard was down. I've seen the man hold spitting cobras up to his face with no problem; he would've been fine had he been ready to handle the stingray.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 10:37:20
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Originally posted by speedy_m
I'm sure he was an animal lover and loved what he was doing, but as soon as he had a kid his responsibility was to his child. I feel sorry for his family, but not really for him. Putting himself in harm's was how he built his empire. If he were single with no attachments, then more power to you, but when you're a father, that's your job. Not wrestling stingrays.
he's back jack smoking crack find him if you want to get found
I think he saw no reason why he couldn't do both.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
1811 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 11:07:25
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Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
I rememeber one episode when Steve Irwin started crying because of a dead animal he found. I can't remember if it was a croc or what, but he had tears of sadness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE2hy7OAlMk
"i love her like i love my wife..."
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5157 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 11:32:05
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Even though he seemed like a goofy guy, he also seemed like a nice one. A bit misguided (the kid thing), but a nice guy. He had to know that this was part of the deal with constantly working with deadly animals. Still sad though. Good vibes out to his family and friends.
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 12:33:34
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'Oh, crikey!' The guy is THE expert, he says HIS child was safe and somehow everyone else in the world knows better?
(this is not anger directed towards anyone) I see a whole new level of stupidity on display in the world with car seats, bike helmets and no smoking signs. |
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
1811 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 12:34:59
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wait, i'm confused. are you implying that it's stupid to put children in car seats?
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 12:36:48
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I too have no idea what hammerhands is talking about.
he's back jack smoking crack find him if you want to get found
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 12:41:05
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| Yes, car seats are one of a large number of panic items that have been bought, this would include seat belts and air bags. |
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
1811 Posts |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 15:40:15
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I'll be in the Gary Busey apprecation thread.
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11690 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 15:57:35
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I'd be curious to know how carseats are considered 'panic items'? They allow the child to be restrained in a collision rather than depending on adult-sized restraints. Will they save the baby's life everytime? No. But try letting them flop on the backseat and getting into an accident.
You must be suggesting that it's not okay to have laws enforcing this. While I can understand this point of view (my child, my business) is it really fair to the child who has no control over their situation to be put in potential danger for no good reason. Adults are another story. While I think you'd be an idiot to not buckle up, I fail to see why that's anyone's business but that person's - and PLEASE don't give me this 'increased health care costs for all of us' reasoning. It may have some truth to it, but if we follow that road to its conclusion then none of us should be allowed to do many of the things we love, wherever potential harm may come from.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 15:59:02
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Originally posted by speedy_m
I'm sure he was an animal lover and loved what he was doing, but as soon as he had a kid his responsibility was to his child. I feel sorry for his family, but not really for him. Putting himself in harm's was how he built his empire. If he were single with no attachments, then more power to you, but when you're a father, that's your job. Not wrestling stingrays.
he's back jack smoking crack find him if you want to get found
in this case it's ironic though because stingrays are rarely fatal for humans. he was just very unlucky.
i don't know if i buy into the whole responsibility-to-your-child thing.. what about other people who have dangerous jobs? |
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RIP Steve Irwin 1962-2006
