Is anyone else surprised by how much Steve Irwin's death has affected them?

Question

I wasn't a big fan or anything, but it seems that I some level it feels like the world has lost a truly caring, dedicated and kind original.

Answer 1

Steve was a great Aussie as far as I'm concerned.

You quite rightly gave me a bit of a bolloxing on a previous answer in which I stated all Aussies were moronic. I was of course generalising and taking for granted the great country that is Australia.

Australia has given me a new outlook on life, which somehow Steve Irwin personified. He was full of life's spirit, youthful enthusiasm and genuine passion for this sunburnt land.

His obviously marvelled at the world around him and taught us all that with a little bit of insight there is a wonderfully magical world right in front of our noses. He brought to our attention that here are species that require our help in their survival (a feature that makes humans unique - the desire to care for and protect another species continued well being).

Steve truly was a remarkable guy; a hero that we can all aspire to. He will be sorely missed, not just in Australia, but in many nations around the world, such as my home land the UK.

Rock on Steve 'Crikey!' Irwin.

RIP

Answer 2

I'm not really surprised how Irwin's death affected people the world around. He had a great personality, was involved on conservation issues, and found an effective and entertaining way to share his concerns and passion with the public.

Where I was nonplussed was the way he pushed the issues, almost in a bullyish way (no respect for the protocols followed by most ethologists - if he had some, there's no way this distressed stingray could have hurt him), the way he tried to increase the "entertainment value" of his shows (one infamous moment was when he put in danger his one month baby while feeding crocs. HELLO???) and the way he made an implicit distinction between "varmints" (usually animals introduced by Man) and the useful, valuable animals (native animals), a very "old school" way of thinking that is usually used to justify and implement expeditive and cruel eradication methods of otherwise sensible "varmints", methods which are far from being ethically irreproachable.

All in all, nonetheless, Steve Irwin's death is a loss, and my sympathies go to his wife and kids, and to all those who were enriched by Steve's life's works and projects.

Answer 3

I'm not really surprised how Irwin's death affected people the world around. He had a great personality, was involved on conservation issues, and found an effective and entertaining way to share his concerns and passion with the public.

Answer 4

To me it was the fact that, and even though we all knew he did lead a dangerous life! I never ever expected him to die this way. It sounds silly i know but he had become some kind of an invincible warrior! I mean he did things no one else had ever done before him and taught us so much more abuot reptiles than we ever knew. And he loved them! He really did, just as he often said he respected them and i do believe he did that as well.

My heart goes out to his wife and children who will him so much. I will miss him too because, and although not a downright fan, i liked him! I thought he appeared very pleasant and most certainly loved animals. He was quite something really. Today's a sad day, not only for those who liked him but those reptiles he adored! They've lost their best friend.

Answer 5

I wasn't a dedicated fan either, but I do feel really sad today about it - his poor wife and family... I know people have made comments about all the thousands dying around the world from war and terrorism etc, and I know of course that is terrible, I just think with a guy like Steve though you really felt like you knew him personally on some level - he just seemed so genuine and involved his family and friends in the shows, it just makes it touch you a bit more deeply I guess.
He really will be missed

Answer 6

Yes, I am surprised. I didn't realize how much he had become ingrained into my life. My children and I watched him a lot when they were younger (then that whole thing happened with his son and we stopped watching...)

Interesting though, I was sure one of those crocs would finally get him, and it was an accident with a sting ray. I wonder if there will be an investigation into his death, if you consider how many times he had been investigated for swimming to close to sea life.

Nonetheless, the planet lost a good friend.

Answer 7

I can't express my feelings any better than you just did. To me he came across as a very likable person, someone you'd enjoy hanging out with. Watching his show was something my 9 year old grandson and I really enjoyed together. We recently watched his movie and talked about what a good person Steve was for being so dedicated to caring for wildlife. He was one of the "Good Guys"

Answer 8

yeah I am suprised how much I've been thinking about it all day.

Not sure why but it's just very sad and I feel so sorry for Terri.

Steve was a one off

Answer 9

yes because just yesterday night i was thinking about something that happened in high school about 4 years ago...one of my friends told me Steve Irwin had died jumping out of a plane into the sea. I know he didnt die that way but it was just so strange that for some bizzare reason I was thinking about that last night.....then when i got up this morning he was dead!!

now how strange is that.

and yes of course the world has lost a truely wonderful person

Answer 10

Yes, I have found myself oddly affected by his death. It's not like he's in the spotlight much, but he managed to bring me quite a few laughs over the years, especially with his over-the-top excitement about crocodiles. He was a cool guy, though. An environmentalist and conservationist. I assume he'll be missed in Australia, as with other places around the world too.