[OT] animals 1, Irwin nil.

Nod.

I'm surprisingly gutted by the news.

Whilst I am dimly aware there are those who objected to his methods and presenting style, I don't think anyone can doubt his devotion, energy and enthusiasm for all forms of conservation and wildlife.

Sad day.

David

Austin Shackles uttered summat worrerz funny about:

Yeah, the bloke was mad as a fish but hope that his passing was instant and without suffering, at least he was doing what he does best at the time.

For those wondering Steve Irwin is the block from Croc Hunter / Files. The Ozzy with a croc. Stingray got the better of him whilst filming a documentary, though Steve did sail close to the wind on many many occasions.

May he RIP and his family go on to uphold Steves love of nature and bringit to our livingrooms.

Lee D

Real shame, the number of times i've thought about it today. When Diana died i couldn't work out what the fuss was, as all she did was flounce around trying to piss the royal; family off.

Steve Irwin, what a top bloke, who actually went out there and did stuff, full on.

Ripper!!!!!!!

Dave

On Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:42:15 +0100, Austin Shackles scribbled the following nonsense:

bugger, did love his mad antics though, someone did a pisstake of him searching for BinLadens a while back which made me laugh!! Just got to find it, have it saved somewhere as an mp3

On or around Mon, 4 Sep 2006 15:31:25 +0100, "Lee_D" enlightened us thusly:

speared through the heart by a stingray might not be instant, but I doubt it took long.

Did an awful lot for landmine clearance and shattered few tabloid myths regarding AIDS. Though I must admit the national response to her death was a bit OTT IMHO. The death of Ronnie Barker on the other hand...

Steve who? The clips I've seen he's just a tosser exploiting animals to make himself a tidy bob or two.

I never really liked his programmes either although it's a shame when anyone gets killed way before their time.

Doesn't stop the gags though;

He also seems to have taken lessons about how to handle his baby from Michael Jackson! Greg

You could argue that Diana made more than a tidy Bob or two exploiting the British public in general.

The victims of Land Mines have my full sympathy but I think she could have done alot more for mine clearance, like jumping one, just my opinion.

I think that Steve Irwin did alot more than just jump on a couple of crocs if you read around abit.

Dave

P.S. Fully agree with you about Ronnie Barker though.............

Oh please post a link to that one Simon! TonyB

On Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:42:15 +0100, Austin Shackles scribbled the following nonsense:

An update here!!

When I first saw this guy - I thought "What a nutter" - then I started to see what a skill he had in his methods of presentation which, whilst not perhaps agreeing with everyone's taste, were bound to keep you focused on his programme in case you missed something. He is like another "Fred Dibnah"

God rest both their souls and may I particularly extend my condolences to Steve Irwin's family.