Damn! It just doesn’t seem right? R.I.P Mate… I’ll have a cold one for ya. You always were a funny bugger…
I respect anyone who is that balls to the wall with life.
He always came across as incredibly passionate and most likely couldn’t see himself doing anything else.
There are many only a little older than he who die because of some freak medical thing; this guy went out with his boots on though.
Sorry Rock… I disagree with you this time. Kids or no kids, you either get busy livin or get busy dyin’. He lived. Good for him.
I am pretty bummed about this. It is definitely one of those things that somehow doesn’t seem real.
the last thing I saw that he made was the 10 deadliest snakes thing. He was pretty hardcore in that one. He was like a fixture on Animal Planet. It’s sad to know that he’s gone. But he had a huge body of work and a good legacy. He did die doing what he loved and lived the life that he loved.
*and for the people who say that he should have taken it easy after he had kids, that’s like saying that someone should stop racing in Nascar, playing pro sports, or fighting in MMA after they have kids. While posibly deadly, those things are generally their lives. Without the people who take the chances and do great things, there is nothing to be impressed with or strive for.
I feel for his family, but they love him and will no doubt carry on his legacy.
He died doing what he loved. And he informed us by doing what most of us would not. He will be missed.
I found this cartoon spoof of Steve as he meets the Aliens with Sigourney Weaver on YouTube:
“Crikey! It looks like this bug has pure acid for blood!”
[quote]BarneyFife wrote:
Maybe I am just an asshole, but when you play with wild animals, your bound to get hurt.[/quote]
Yes you are and yes you will, correct on both counts goofy.
He wasn’t “playing” he was working. A majority of his funds earned went towards environment and wildlife care.
‘your’ [sic] bound to get hurt lifting weights but if a barbell crushes your head and kills you, should we be sad at your passing or just say “oh well, he was bound to get hurt”…?
I’d miss you… see, compassion is easy… go on try it, you know you want to.
[quote]Helga wrote:
Steve Irwin did two different interviews on a TV show called ‘Enough Rope’ here in Australia. One was Steve by himself and the other he had his own family. If you can find these anywhere you should definately watch them. I understand this will probably be impossible for the guys in the US but they are some of the best interviews that I have ever seen. The host Andrew Denton is one of the best interviewers alive.
The interviews show Steve with so much passion not only for his job, but also for his wife, his children, his parents and his employees. The way he talks about his wife is the way that I think every man should talk about their wife. It is truly inspiring in this age of divorce.
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The first Enough Rope interview (2003):
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1732743.htm
The second interview, with Terri (2004):
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1071026.htm
If the text appears cut in parts, just hold your left mouse button down and drag your cursor over it (as if you were trying to highlight the text).
As FightinIrish said he went out with his boots on.
My father was a friend of a friend so to speak(as im sure many are) and had met him on several occasions and had always said his enthusiasm was no joke, and that he was good for a laugh. He also told me that he owned several houses but never lived in them and let his friends live in them, many who were security people he paid, mainly to practice submission fighting with(never said what type, but he doesnt know that stuff).
Anyway just threw that in there to add to the fact that Steve was really what we all here at T-Nation supposedly aspire to be.
Steve Irwin was a rugged man living his life loving family, helping wildlife and chasing his dreams and adventure with incredible passion. We should all be so lucky, even if we do die at 44
[quote]tassie wrote:
He also told me that he owned several houses but never lived in them and let his friends live in them, many who were security people he paid, mainly to practice submission fighting with(never said what type, but he doesnt know that stuff).
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Steve was a big fan of MMA and practiced BJJ, which was apparent in the way he moved with the crocs.
This isnt meant to be funny.
How long until we hear of scare groups, initatives or something similar being created to fight or “prevent” people doing what Steve did? “Because partaking in events like this should be banned from doing so! Help us in our cause so another tragedy dosnt happen.”
In other news. He pulled out the barb before he died and it was video taped. Rest assured it will be on the net at some point.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/05/irwin.death/index.html
I’ll miss that crazy bloke. I wish I had that much enthusiasm for my work on a daily basis.
Looks like I’ll have to take swimming with the sting rays off my list of hobbies along with bridge diving.
RIP steve, give em heaps up there!
Just wondering has anyone seen a picture of him when he’s not in his Khaki Uniform, just another unique trait that will be missed no doubt
We were saddened to hear this guy bought it, but I said that he was good as dead the first time I ever saw him. My son loved his show, and I watched it with him many times.
I just read that it was Steve Irwin wish that if he died on camera being killed by an animal, saying CRIKEY!!! as his last word, That he wanted it broadcast to the public. I understand that his family intends to honor that wish, and his death will be on the air soon.
[quote]Helga wrote:
Steve Irwin did two different interviews on a TV show called ‘Enough Rope’ here in Australia. One was Steve by himself and the other he had his own family. If you can find these anywhere you should definately watch them. I understand this will probably be impossible for the guys in the US but they are some of the best interviews that I have ever seen. The host Andrew Denton is one of the best interviewers alive.
The interviews show Steve with so much passion not only for his job, but also for his wife, his children, his parents and his employees. The way he talks about his wife is the way that I think every man should talk about their wife. It is truly inspiring in this age of divorce.
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You can usually download those interviews here
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/video/video2006.htm
But I can’t find him, maybe I am tired/blind.
The biggest mistake he made was removing the spike once it was in, the best chance he had was leaving it in.
But again, he should have been wearing protection over his chest, he knew the dangers, it is a known thing that these things can penetrate the chest and kill.
Usually people step on them, but sometimes people have swum straight over them and BAM! it is very fast and very sharp. And the dumb creature hasn’t a clue what is going on, it is a reflex like blinking.
And here we go…
On CNN.com there is a video newscast titled “Has wildlife TV gone too far?”
[quote]PGA200X wrote:
And here we go…
On CNN.com there is a video newscast titled “Has wildlife TV gone too far?”[/quote]
Son-of-a-bitch. I hate the media.
I posted this in the Favorite Quotes thread as well…SOME STEVE IRWIN (CROCODILE HUNTER) QUOTES:
I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.
Crikey, mate. You’re far safer dealing with crocodiles and western diamondback rattlesnakes than the executives and the producers and all those sharks in the big MGM building.
Every cent we earn from Crocodile Hunter goes straight back into conservation. Every single cent.
So now what happens is the cameras follow me around and capture exactly what I’ve been doing since I was a boy. Only now we have a team of, you know, like 73 of us, and it’s gone beyond that.
The first crocodile I ever caught was at nine years of age, and it was a rescue.
I’m a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian.
I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
We should all be so lucky as to get to live and die doing what we love, RIP.
[quote]Majin wrote:
Fuck the shock, we’re just paying condolances as we are sorry to see him go, that’s all.[/quote]
Point made.
[quote]deanosumo wrote:
Not everyone can lead as boring and mundane a life as you, Rockscar. He lived on the edge…what’s living on the edge to you, going out to a new restaurant? Or bulking up from 145 to 155?
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What prompted this? What makes you think I live a boring and mundane life?
Even more, if I have children, it’s my responsibility to make sure I’m there for them. That’s far from mundane. If I chose to consistantly put my life in danger for a thrill, then I’m irresponsible to my loved ones.
Living on the edge to satisfy your own needs above those of your kids is just wrong.
You have no frame of reference on this one.
While I’m not saying he deserved it, I was saying that he should have put his family and living for them above all things. One way to ensure that would be to get away from playing with death.
This is no different than a hard core drug user continuing to get high for the thrill of it. Is it not?