Crickey!

[Dubh Aingeal]

News.com is reporting that Steve Irwin was killed in a freak accident while filming one of his well known documentaries. Surprisingly it wasn't a crocodile, it was a sting-ray.

[jadnifer]

You beat me to this post!!

I couldnt believe it when I read it. Saddening, really. He was fun to watch. He will be missed....by me at least.

[Amerist]

News.com is reporting that Steve Irwin was killed in a freak accident while filming one of his well known documentaries. Surprisingly it wasn't a crocodile, it was a sting-ray.

Yeah, stingrays are not for messing with. Although, "freak accident" is an excellent description for what happened. Normally people get hit in the hand or leg by these critters--taking a stinger to the chest had to take some doing...

Bah, I think that I was looking forward to seeing him at 80, laughing at the most poisonous critters in nature.

[Scary Guy]

That guy was fucking annoying. I for one am glad he's dead and spit on his grave.

Sorry I know I'm an insensitive bastard but hey, you screw with the bull you get the horns (or in this case stinger).

[BrassFusion]

That guy was fucking annoying. I for one am glad he's dead and spit on his grave.

Sorry I know I'm an insensitive bastard but hey, you screw with the bull you get the horns (or in this case stinger).

There have been 17 sting-ray related deaths worldwide. Historically.

That's why they're calling it a "freak accident."

[Brenda Starrr]

I swear, up till this day, I had NEVER heard of anyone who died like this. Ever.

[Scary Guy]

There have been 17 sting-ray related deaths worldwide. Historically.

That's why they're calling it a "freak accident."

Wow, that's pretty crazy. In the chest too? I wonder if he tried to give the damn thing a hug.

Also way to leave your kid without a father. You'd think after you have one that you'd disassociate yourself from doing the dangerous stuff. Stick to movies and commercials etc... The kid might be well off but he's still out one dad.

[BrassFusion]

He was swimming past it. That sort of activity is less dangerous, statistically, than getting in a car and driving anywhere.

Hell, much less a hearse. That's just asking for it.

[Homicidalheathen]

I am sorry. But what an awesome way to die. He left behind kids but hey....I bet they have money for college....and......

I will probably die choking on a chicken sandwitch or some lame ass shit....

Dying by stinger to the heart is just so fucking......goth.....I can't top that. No way.

[Onyx]

It's sad that he died so young and left young children behind, but he did die doing what he loved and lived for. I hope when I die that my life has been that full.

"Mr West, who was working with the famed Crocodile Hunter for the first time, said Irwin only ever had two topics of conversation: "Work and family." "We were on the boat and discussing how filming was proceeding and listening to Steve's stories," Mr West said. "It just went into family and he knew I had my first baby at home and that I was missing my first Fathers' Day.

"He was saying how he missed, like all of us, his family and we started trading stories, including how my little girl (10 months old) couldn't yet say dad. "We all had a great laugh when he said, 'Well, that's better than me because I got called mum, mum for the first month'."

"Steve said to me on the boat, on Croc One, at the end of the Lakefield research trip, as we were leaving to go out for this doco, 'John, I've had the best month of my life'. I said, 'Gee, that's a big statement, Steve' and he said, 'No, it's the best month of my life' and that's great."

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20361481-2,00.html

[Davo]

You beat me to this post!!

I couldnt believe it when I read it. Saddening, really. He was fun to watch. He will be missed....by me at least.

x2

i was bummed out all day yesterday. watching him back in the day always cheered me up. i remember thinking "who is this nutty guy jumping on crocodiles?! he sure does love these animals"

& leave it to scary guy to be the sensitive one..heheh ;-)

[Scary Guy]

He was swimming past it. That sort of activity is less dangerous, statistically, than getting in a car and driving anywhere.

Hell, much less a hearse. That's just asking for it.

The only thing that could possibly make the hearse more dangerous (than a regular Cadillac, which is already has a wide body) is the longer wheel base and the fact that I can't really see out the back or rear side windows. However it's pretty safe because most people on the road want to stay as far as they can away from the hearse, that is unless they're moving in for a closer look.

& leave it to scary guy to be the sensitive one..heheh ;-)

Hey I'm just calling it as I see it.

I also hated how he played off the stereotypical Austrailian stuff. Reminded me of Outback Steakhouse and Fosters. "OMG look at me, I'm a crazy Austrailian". In my head it just made the country look bad that's all.

[Homicidalheathen]

Almost as bad as an Irishman saying being irish is an excuse to be a drunk. I find that ALLOT.

[ManicQueen]

I was pretty upset when I heard about his death. Very unfortunate.

They are saying that when the stingray got him, Steve stood up and pulled it out, which is the worst thing he could of done. Who knows, he might of had a 10% chance if it was kept in deoending on what part of the heart was penetrated.

Still very sad.

[Marblez]

I was pretty upset when I heard about his death. Very unfortunate.

They are saying that when the stingray got him, Steve stood up and pulled it out, which is the worst thing he could of done. Who knows, he might of had a 10% chance if it was kept in deoending on what part of the heart was penetrated.

Still very sad.

Yes, pulling it out did more physical damage since it is abrbed, but being that it was pumping poison directly into his heart (if it did penetrate) he wouldn't have much chance that way either.

[pharoh]

OMG this is so wrong, but so so funny

[Der Nister]

Although I feel for his widow and childrens loss....he should've known better.

[kellygrrrrrl]

I was out of tune all weekend.

Just found out today.

And wow....how sad....he was so passionate about the animals.

Although, he died doing what he loved the most...being with the animals.

He always took it to the limit.

Guess that stingray was the limit.....who wouldv'e known?

[pharoh]

Well since the pic didn't work here is the link

http://www.no-fatchicks.com/media/1227/ste...eath-video.html

[Homicidalheathen]

Hee hee hee!

Sorry I know it was in bad taste but uh......uh.....

What was I appoligizing for again?

[ManicQueen]

You bastard!

OMG this is so wrong, but so so funny

[pharoh]

Here is a nice Steve Irwin tribute I found:

[pharoh]

Ok ok ok, here is the real tribute....

[Homicidalheathen]

Here is a nice Steve Irwin tribute I found:

[Liberal Larry]

I’ve never been too keen on Australians. They’re not quite European enough, and their accents aren't effeminitely homosexual enough for them to be compltely trustworthy in my book. But my right wing, Bible-thumping niece was a huge fan of Steve Irwin, and would take the news of his brutal murder especially hard. So I made it a point to really rub it in.

“Haw Haw!” I gloated. “The Alligator Hunter is DEAD! Neener neener neener!”

“You mean the Crocodile Hunter,” she corrected me.

“Whatever! He’s dead! Dead! Dead! Dead! He's so dead, it isn't even funny! But I'll laugh anyway - HAW HAW!"

"I'm surprised you're so happy about it," she said. "He was an environmentalist, like you claim to be."

"Environmentalist?" I snorted with derision. "What part of 'Alligator HUNTER' don't you understand? Granted, he didn't exactly kill any animals, but he certainly made them wish they were dead. Think about all those poor alligators he harassed and humiliated for your amusement. What is it your "Bible" says about that?”

“And God made man in His own image, and let him have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every thing that –“

“DON’T FORCE YOUR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ON ME!” I screeched, abruptly cutting her sermon short. I was doing her parents a favor by driving her to soccer practice, the least the little brat could do was show some respect for the Constitutional Wall Between Church and My Car.

“Sorry,” she apologized glumly.

“Apology accepted,” I relented. “Actually, it’s funny you should mention it, because in a way your antiquated religious beliefs are partially to blame for the Alligator Hunter’s excruciatingly painful death.”

She rolled her eyes at me. “I suppose you’re going to tell me that the stingray was an Evangelical Christian.”

“No, little miss smarty pants," I replied. "But the Shrub is.”

She sighed and stared out the window, watching the trees flash by.

“I don’t want to talk politics with you, Uncle Larry,” she said. “The last time we talked politics, you dumped me off on the turnpike in the pouring rain. I caught the flu and missed a week of school.”

Pooberty. It makes kids all crazy.

“Nonsense,” I snapped, dismissing her negativity. “As a progressive whose politcal philosophy is firmly rooted in logic, I’m not afraid to be subjected to opposing viewpoints, as ignorant and primitive as they may be.”

She eyed me suspiciously.

“And as your Uncle, I feel it’s my responsibility to purge your mind of all the useless propaganda your parents have filled it with, and replace it with cold, hard facts that I've completely made up to back my political ideas. And one of those facts is that Bush's destructive environmental policies are little more than a plot to bring about Armageddon, so Jesus will return and throw everyone who enjoys casual sex into the Lake of Fire.”

“Heyyy! We passed the soccer field!” she whined, dodging the subject.

“Oh come now,” I prodded her. “Surely a fan of George Gershwin knows something about global warming and it’s effect on the ecosystem. Just look at the news. A grizzly bear mauled a woman in Canada last week. A pack of wild squirrels attacked and devoured and entire Boy Scout troop only a few days ago. Now stingrays, which are normally docile creatures, are impaling obnoxious Aussies in their natural habitat. The entire animal kingdom has gone completely wild since Bush refused to ratify Kyoto and force businesses to cut greenhouse gas emissions."

She let that sink in for a moment, then began to belch GOP talking points as if possessed by Rush Limbaugh.

“Well wouldn’t businesses have to slow production down in order to cut greenhouse gas emissions?”

“They might,” I answered, turning the car down a lonely dirt road. “But what’s wrong with a little clean air? Don’t you like to breathe clean air? I sure do.”

“And wouldn't less production mean they‘d have to lay people off in order to stay in business?” she nagged.

“They wouldn’t have to,” I replied, “but they probably would anyway just to protect their precious bottom line. Luckily we have plenty of progressive programs to help working families who are no longer working continue doing so in relative ease and comfort.”

“And who pays for those programs?” she persisted. Goddess…she was so dumb it made MY brain hurt just to listen to her. What had my brother done this poor girl?

“The rich people pay for them, of course,” I assured her. “Once Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthiest one percent are repealed, they'll be required to pay their Fair Share of everything.”

“But if you put them out of business, they won’t be rich anymore. Then they can't pay your taxes.”

I pulled the car over.

“Well, this is your stop.”

“We’re miles from town!” she cried.

“Then it’ll be the perfect opportunity for you to commune with nature and learn a thing or two about the animal kingdom. I’m sure Frank Gorshin would approve.”

“Daddy said he’d kill you if you ditched me again!” the little fascist threatened me.

“Well, then that’ll be TWO of your idols that your neocon PNAC masters have murdered, won’t it?”

As I left her there choking on my dust, I saw something all too familiar in her beady little reich-wing eyes: pure, unbridled HATE.

Yup. She’ll make a damn good Republican someday