Natisse said:

I don't. I even said it's a little early, but admitted I was laughing so that Poccacho wouldn't feel so guilty.

Spookymuffin said:

I know

crikey!

allow me to stick up for Ben. I use humor and sarcasm in every aspect of my life. It's part of my personality. I'm saddened by the man's death, especially since he has two young children. It wasn't saying "good riddance, glad the man is fucking dead". Just a simple poke at life. Then again, a good friend of mine once told me "Chris, you have to remember, not everyone has your twisted view on the world"

So, I understand how some could be offended, but it wasn't done with malice.

RIP to him and prayers to his family.

jerseykrs said:

Not good enough!

Natisse said:

Natisse said:

Tisse, people handle death in different ways...different religions have different rituals, and different cultures have different practices.
In New Orleans they hold parades and play music..in Irish cultures there's almost a party celebrating the life of the departed one..
if people want to deal with a situation they're uncomfortable with, by using humor, i completely understand it

calldapplwondery83 said:

Lemme tell ya, thanks 2 Steve's hard work, those kids will never b poor.. in fact they'd B richer than most kids in more ways than 1.

R there any wild animals in heaven? What's he gonna wrestle there?

purplerein said:

I agree!

I started this thread out of sadness and earlier on made a joke almost immediately! But then removed it because I thought certain people might take offense.

And all it was was this:

He should either have the words "Crikey!" or "Danger, Danger!" on his tombstone.

No big deal. It's still very sad.

And even if it's a stupid joke, it's better than a thread full of tears. He was a joyful man; had a GREAT sense of humour about HIMSELF. I don't think he'd be offended for being remembered in the same way.






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Not shocking considering his line of work but still sad, I feel for his wife & kids

JohnPhillip said:
And even if it's a stupid joke, it's better than a thread full of tears. He was joyful man; had a GREAT sense of humour about HIMSELF. He should be remembered as such.

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EXACTLY!!! When I die, I'd like to have a roast, with everyone making fun of me and my life.

jerseykrs said:

That is so not my point and you know it.

There's a first time for everything I guess and I guess this is the first time you've pissed me off, a little.




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JohnPhillip said:

JohnPhillip said:

Actually I agree with you both... especially that Steve had a love of life and a great sense of humour. he would want a celebration of his life (I reckon anyway)

as for Bindi and Bob - I think the legacy will continue with them as it did with Steve's Dad to him Teri will make sure of that I think

again, and

purplerein said:

Dammit, whatever.

Spookymuffin said:

Never said I was offended. But I can understand if other people are. And it was not so much (or rather at all) the picture that I commented on, but your line "I speak on behalf of the morally conscious because I'm virtually pissing myself laughing". That felt kind of wrong to me.

Dig if U will this picture...



The irony is, if U surveyed a Steve Irwin audience, 8 out of 10 would have eaten crocodile and/or kangaroo steaks..

I really just started this thread to inform on the bad news and reflect.

Not everything has to be a freak show in this place, you know.

This is so sad. You could tell that he loved what he was doing and that love made it fun to see him on his Crocodile show. I didn't watch it much but I watched a few episodes and I thought it was really interesting. What I got out of his show was that if you respect nature, nature will respect you. My prayers are with him and his family.

first cyclone LARRY, now a stingray in the HEART.

LEAVE AUSTRALIA ALONE.



r.i.p. steve. even though ur body iz gone, u rnt. here's to dancing with reptiles never think with the heart. x

I loved his zest for life and his great love of animals....

There's no doubt in my mind that he'll rest in peace....my condolences
to his family and friends.....

Gone too soon.....

jerseykrs said:

Yeah I am the same way and some people are offended but that's their own problem. RIP steve.

i'm still shocked...i can't believe he's dead. I had a teacher who passed away a year later after i graduated and one of my friends said why couldn't he have died while he was teaching us...he wasn't a bad teacher and that was horrible thing to say....but yeah....can't believe he's (steve) gone...he was awesome and a great man.
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Its sad when anyone leaves to soon.
I am happy for him in the respect that he passed
doing what he loved to do so much. I only
hope people can keep the semi riskay jokes to themselves atleast until his wife
is back and has been properly, respectfully informed of her Husband and father of her children's abrupt and unexpected passing.

Imagine finding out your better half is GONE in a flurry of tasteless jokes.
absolutely uncool and mentally punishing and not needed.
Full on prayers on this labor day for him and all that just may need a unspoken prayer .


Mr.Irwin Thank you for your dedication to teaching, patience with nature and your profound understanding of all living things.

guitstoopid said:

A-FUCKING-MEN!!

why do all the good people go first??

for Steve

Well his brother has made a joke about his death on the statement so there's clearly love to spread.

He said something along the lines of "if my brother was here now he'd say 'crocs rock!'"