Blimey

[mandragora]

So Steve Irwin has been killed whilst filming a wildlife documentary by a stingray.

It did seem that he took risks - I remember the cocodile and poisonous snakes vividly - but I didn't expect the poor man to actually die from it. I know some Aussies found him to be a bit of an embarrassment, but I am sorry to hear the news.

I suppose he died doing something he loved, however I doubt very much he wanted to die from it. He was aged 44.

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[treehavn.livejournal.com]

You basically wrote the post I was thinking of writing. I always thought Steve Irwin was something of a berk, but I'm still a little perturbed that he's actually, you know, dead. I mean, he spent his life getting daftly close to dangerous creatures, but it still seems a little odd that it killed him, and I feel for his wife and kids. However, I cannot feel anything other than a slight griping pain that the telly will doubtless be awash with Crocodile Hunter re-runs in the weeks to come.

[tboy.livejournal.com]

What she said.


I tried to watch TV earlier tonight, but the non-stop Steve Irwin demise hooplah media frenzy circus drove me away. *slaps reporters and other sundry annoyances*

IMHO Mr Irwin's great enthusiasm made him over confident, and he was, alas, not always as in control as he liked to believe. Although he certainly, certainly, knew his stuff, he was, at times, very reckless, although he always denied it.

The final argument seems to have fallen in favour of Nature over cocky human.

It's a shame. He was likeable and obviously very popular.

[treehavn.livejournal.com]

he was, at times, very reckless

Like the infamous 'dangling baby over crocodiles' stunt, no? He was obviously a very enthusiastic bloke and loved his subject, but really!

[mandragora1.livejournal.com]

Yep. It was stupid and irresponsible.

[tboy.livejournal.com]

Yes, that didn't go down very well, did it?

[treehavn.livejournal.com]

Tastefully, that's the only clip that the BBC seems to be able to find to stick with his tv obit.

[mandragora1.livejournal.com]

Yes, my sympathies re the media coverage. It's headline news here, so over there I should imagine it's only second to the death of Princess Diana for the media-blitz.

I agree he was a berk at times, but I find myself unexpectedly saddened. Didn't think I'd feel that way. And the actual death seems to be incredibly unlucky, rather than reckless. Sigh.

[tboy.livejournal.com]

only second to the death of Princess Diana for the media-blitz

That's what I said last night - Steve Irwin, the Princess Diana of Australia (media-circus wise, heh).

[mandragora1.livejournal.com]

Well, I've never actually seen Crocodile Hunter so won't be too pained if they show it. Once.

It really is bizarre, isn't it?