I'm Australian and we all loved the down to earth larrikin . A true blue Aussie that through his work made us proud. Just want to know what made him so lovable to the rest of the world.
2006-09-04 17:58:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Well, sen, to put it simply, probably the same things you Aussie's loved about him, for the most part. And you have good reason to be proud of him.
I loved his enthusiasm, his boyish wonder, his wide eyes, his energy and passion, his "crazy" courage and risk-taking, his compassion and good work for the world's animals and environment, his ability to understand the creatures (and even maintain his composure and affection when they'd bite him!), his kindness and charm, his encyclopedic knowledge and ability to teach, his sensitivity, his care for his family and friends (mates), his openness and sincerity, and his rather unique--and unsuperficial, mind-opening--perceptions of beauty.
I loved how he climbed trees--a favorite boyhood activity of mine--and rocks, and how he dove without hesitation right into the mud, the (often murky) water, thorny brush, and any other mess or unknown to catch his quarry! Very funny, and a real inspiration (or fascination, at least) to neat-freaks and more-cautious types like myself.
And I loved his quotes: "Isn't she a beauty?!" "Have a look at this!" "You're alright, mate!" The two-fisted, "Whoooo!" And of course, "Crikey!" All with an accent we love in America.
He was very fun to watch, and very easy to admire. Quite an inspiration.
I like Terri, too -- quite a brave, supportive and loving gal, with a fascinating life, in her own right... and the adorable and remarkable Bindi. Didn't get to know little Bob, really.
Thanks for the word education... larrikin: A person given to comical or outlandish behavior. Evidently a rather obscure Australian word. It fits Steve perfectly {sniff}.
It must have been quite a trip to be Steve. He must have lived a hundred of a more-common man's years, in his 44.
2006-09-05 16:26:29 · answer #1 · answered by Question Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cos he was a real man. How many American men can say that they bit the iron taking a stingray barb to the heart while he was filming a series on "The Ocean's Deadliest?" Not many - too many "men" nowadays are dying from pansy-a.s.s. causes, like high cholesterol or slipping on a bar of soap in the shower. Steve Irwin lived and died a real man. And that is why he kicks a.s.s.
2006-09-04 18:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steve Irwin had a wonderful personality that engaged his audience.
His great love for animals was obvious.
From his adventures and show, he promoted the conservation of animals and their required environments.
In spite of the croc feeding/son incident, he obviously adored his family.
He was just a great man that lived the way he wanted, loved much, was loved and a role model who died well (doing what he loved best).
Very tragic for his young family and many good friends in Australia.
2006-09-04 18:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by chance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was just the fact that he had this larger-than-life personality and always seemed super charged. We Americans do love an accent, though, so that didn't hurt. The fact that he seemed to have no fear, or at least not the normal fears most of us have about things in the wild, just added to his mystique. He also retained this childlike quality of just being so darned excited about everything he did and everyone he met. It was endearing, and to many of us it was just irresistable.
2006-09-04 18:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by Rvn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was his message of Environmentalism without the "in your face" violence, obstruction, and other problems associated with the fringe groups. Plus, his "Croc Hunter" and related series on Animal Planet airs in the US -- and there are many of us who actually WANT our children to learn about wildlife around us, and to not be afraid -- and these series were GREAT for any ages (no content that was too offensive or scary for children).
2006-09-04 18:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will never forget the image of steve irwin talking to the camera while sharks were in a feeding frenzy all around him while he stood in the water...the guy was a crazy kook but he was fascinating, funny and very entertaining...i kind of felt one day his luck would run out the way he took risks dealing with wildlife but i would never have guessed it would take a stingray to be the culprit....my condolences to his friends and family....he was one of a kind and his legacy will continue as his shows run on animal planet
2006-09-04 23:06:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Americans like the accent and he was appealing - up to a point. I feel bad for his family and the fact he is gone, but sometimes, a little bit of him went a long way, at least for me.
2006-09-04 18:05:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hes learn that Americans love entertainment. He was very outspoken and charged with excitement. Try showing dangerous animals low key manner and your find your show putting people to sleep. We loved that crocodile hunter R.I.P.!
2006-09-04 18:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by Carl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a great risk taker who loved the environment and the animals that lived in it. I cried when I found out he died, he was a great rolemodel for people of all ages.
2006-09-04 18:01:19 · answer #9 · answered by Southie9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
respected his work and thought he did a great job selling Nature.
very profesional,interesting and varied
the World of Nature has lost a good soldier
may he rest in peace ,and my condolences to his family
2006-09-04 18:07:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋