Guest Guest Posted September 4, 2006 crikey !!!!! http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/steve-...7222051512.html Steve Irwin stung by a stingray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 32 Posted September 4, 2006 It's not quite the same only being the first member to report it but CRIKEY BLOODY DICK!!!. How will The Animal Channel fill it's vacant hours now? Sadness and sympathies to the family of course... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted September 4, 2006 crikey !!!!! http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/steve-...7222051512.html Steve Irwin stung by a stingray I guess he knew too much about crocs to be killed by one of them. Will they play Crocodile Rock at his funeral? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadringer 1 Posted September 4, 2006 Lived by the sword, died by the erm sword! http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews....IA-IRWIN-DC.XML Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Lived by the sword, died by the erm sword! http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews....IA-IRWIN-DC.XML I suppose there's some irony in it, but it would have been more impressive if he had been killed by a particularly cute koala. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted September 4, 2006 Koalas are deceptively fierce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.Lawrenson 11 Posted September 4, 2006 I read about Irwin's death on BBC news. I was expecting to see an outback-booted, green-socked and blood-soaked leg dangling from a tooth-grinning croc's mouth. But no, he was killed by a stingray. If there's an afterlife, Irwin will be bloody disappointed. bbc.co.uk have set up one of their dreaded forms for people's 'reactions' to the death of this reptile-annoyer. Can't anyone be allowed to die without having condolences from fawning strangers put on the web? There'll be one for Saddam, you see if there isn't : "I remember first seeing him on TV in 1990 smiling at those British guests of his in palace. Sure he gassed the Kurds in an unprovoked attack, but he grew a really great beard in his later years and that's what matters! Queztacoatl J. Montezuma, Houghton Conquest, Beds." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted September 4, 2006 Very sad news indeed. As mentioned by the previous poster, I expected that if Steve Irwin were to die prematurely, it would be due to a mishap with a crocodile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted September 4, 2006 I guess this means that he won't be dangling his kids over the mouths of feeding crocs again any time soon. It's too bad, I was going to nominate "any one Steve Irwin offspring" for 2007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,209 Posted September 4, 2006 Is Troy Tempest under arrest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadringer 1 Posted September 4, 2006 I guess this means that he won't be dangling his kids over the mouths of feeding crocs again any time soon. It's too bad, I was going to nominate "any one Steve Irwin offspring" for 2007 I don't believe he did dangle "his kids over the mouths of feeding crocs" but makes for a great story, you're not a journo by any chance are you Cowboy Ronnie ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted September 4, 2006 "Don't worry, mate, stingrays can't swim backwards." ~ Steve Irwin on Stingrays according to uncyclopediaI saw it on the Internet so it must be true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted September 4, 2006 I guess this means that he won't be dangling his kids over the mouths of feeding crocs again any time soon. It's too bad, I was going to nominate "any one Steve Irwin offspring" for 2007 I don't believe he did dangle "his kids over the mouths of feeding crocs" but makes for a great story, you're not a journo by any chance are you Cowboy Ronnie ? He did however hold his son a meter away from the jaws of a crocodile during one of his shows at the Queensland Zoo in 2004. Take a look at this link below: No charges after croc baby stunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,215 Posted September 4, 2006 Tragic, but inevitable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brinsworth House Baiter 12 Posted September 4, 2006 Despite his profession and its obvious risks, this did actually come as quite a shock this morning when I heard. My son, bless him, is absolutely distraught which surprised me somewhat, but I'm betting he'll cheer up immensely when and if he gets to see the inevitable leaked footage of the death on the 'Net. Only eleven, but already developing a healthy fascination with death. And so, I can scrub 'go to Australia Zoo and watch Steve Irwin feed crocs' off my things to do before I'm 40 list. Which is handy, because in all honesty I doubt if I could go that long on a plane without a fag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted September 4, 2006 I guess this means that he won't be dangling his kids over the mouths of feeding crocs again any time soon. It's too bad, I was going to nominate "any one Steve Irwin offspring" for 2007 I don't believe he did dangle "his kids over the mouths of feeding crocs" but makes for a great story, you're not a journo by any chance are you Cowboy Ronnie ? He did however hold his son a meter away from the jaws of a crocodile during one of his shows at the Queensland Zoo in 2004. Take a look at this link below: No charges after croc baby stunt thanks FF, that link is to the incident to which I was referring. I'm not a journalist, just a sensationalist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE MAN 0 Posted September 4, 2006 WHAT A SHOCK! I didn't have him on my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted September 4, 2006 Tragic, but inevitable. Very tragic. As mad daredevil types go, I quite liked him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadringer 1 Posted September 4, 2006 Despite his profession and its obvious risks, this did actually come as quite a shock this morning when I heard. My son, bless him, is absolutely distraught which surprised me somewhat, but I'm betting he'll cheer up immensely when and if he gets to see the inevitable leaked footage of the death on the 'Net. Only eleven, but already developing a healthy fascination with death. And so, I can scrub 'go to Australia Zoo and watch Steve Irwin feed crocs' off my things to do before I'm 40 list. Which is handy, because in all honesty I doubt if I could go that long on a plane without a fag. Come on mate, It's not that far from the Terrier to Croc farm in 'Beerwah' on the Sunshine Coast, now the Three Magpies yes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 4, 2006 That'll save you a few quid BHB, if the nipper kicks up about being denied the proximity to wildlife you could compromise and take him to a seal sanctuary or summat, meaning you'd be able to stop at the motorway services and have a smoke en route. Shame about Steve Irwin mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted September 4, 2006 Quite a surprise really, and yet the man has been asking for it for over 10 years. What with poking and pulling crocs not to mention twiddling and tampering with deadly snakes. You really can only get away with that kind of behaviour for so long. This is why David Attenborough will probably see his nineties and Steve Irwin is now decomposing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted September 4, 2006 crikey !!!!! http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/steve-...7222051512.html Steve Irwin stung by a stingray I guess he knew too much about crocs to be killed by one of them. Will they play Crocodile Rock at his funeral? Surely the only song appropriate for the funeral is this Steve Irwin, a great environmentalist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bridge over the River Styx 0 Posted September 4, 2006 I think this could just be a publicity stunt. There will be a sting in the tail, mark my words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
