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Posted by Racer on September 4, 2006, at 2:20:05
In reply to Re: RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger*, posted by Estella on September 4, 2006, at 1:41:33
Estella, I'm not a fan, either, and I have a hard time not saying he died of hubris -- though I have no evidence to base that on.
Still, it saddens me, to a surprising extent. Maybe because I'm about his age. Maybe because I can empathize with his widow. Or maybe because I hope when my time comes I'll be able to say goodbye to my loved ones, and clean up my messes so they won't have to. Maybe because, somewhere deep inside myself that I hardly know exists, I think everyone should have the chance to make peace with God -- whatever flavor of God you like.
I don't know -- all I can say is that it saddens me more than I would have expected, and that it's way past my bedtime.
OK, everyone. I'm going to bed now -- and I'm taking the cat with me. You may now return to your regularly scheduled broadcasting...
Posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 8:13:45
In reply to Re: RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger* » Estella, posted by Racer on September 4, 2006, at 2:20:05
> OK, everyone. I'm going to bed now -- and I'm taking the cat with me.No!
Leave us the cat.
Posted by NikkiT2 on September 4, 2006, at 8:46:33
In reply to Re: RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger*, posted by Estella on September 4, 2006, at 1:41:33
try to remember there are people out there who are fans though..
and that he did *alot* more than just his TV shows.
I'm not sure I feel so happy about all the joking in this thread *sighs*I, stupidly maybe, am really upset by Steve's death.. he was someone who did have a big impact on my life.. Yeah he may not have been a full on herpitologist.. but he did ALOT to raise awareness about reptiles etc.. He also did ALOT of environmental work in Australia. Did you know it was him who basically, single handedly, fought against package holidays where people would go shoot crocs? Australia zoo is a major player in breeding programmes to prevent extinction..
OK, how about all the work Steve did on venom extraction in order to develop life saving drug treatments?I am sad - and I mean that in the strongest possible sense.
Please. Even if people don't like the guy, show some respect to those that did.
Posted by sleepygirl on September 4, 2006, at 9:30:06
In reply to RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger*, posted by Racer on September 4, 2006, at 1:19:03
Posted by crazy teresa on September 4, 2006, at 12:59:50
In reply to Maybe a different thread for the negative please? » Estella, posted by NikkiT2 on September 4, 2006, at 8:46:33
Perhaphs true colors are shown by the way one responds to such a tradgedy.
Posted by Gabbi~G~ on September 4, 2006, at 13:38:18
In reply to Thank you » NikkiT2, posted by crazy teresa on September 4, 2006, at 12:59:50
I think he did wonders for raising public awareness about the value of "non-fuzzy-cute" creatures, and have endless respect for that.
I think it's a tragedy.
Posted by Gabbi~G~ on September 4, 2006, at 15:33:41
In reply to Thank you » NikkiT2, posted by crazy teresa on September 4, 2006, at 12:59:50
> Perhaphs true colors are shown by the way one responds to such a tradgedy.
You mean, you could judge the essence of someone by how they respond to the death of Steve Irwin?
Really?
Posted by gardenergirl on September 4, 2006, at 16:02:10
In reply to Re: RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger* » Estella, posted by Racer on September 4, 2006, at 2:20:05
> Estella, I'm not a fan, either, and I have a hard time not saying he died of hubris -- though I have no evidence to base that on.
That reminds me of the feelings I had about "Grizzly Man". Very mixed feelings of awe and admiration along with dismay and sorrow for the whole of the tragedy.
>
> Still, it saddens me, to a surprising extent. Maybe because I'm about his age. Maybe because I can empathize with his widow. Or maybe because I hope when my time comes I'll be able to say goodbye to my loved ones, and clean up my messes so they won't have to. Maybe because, somewhere deep inside myself that I hardly know exists, I think everyone should have the chance to make peace with God -- whatever flavor of God you like.I had a similar and intense reaction to the Lexington plane crash last weekend. It hit close to home. It's exactly the kind of commuter flight my husband and I take when we travel. I've not yet flown out of Lexington, but I use Louisville a lot when I need to save money. Any of those passengers could have been just like me. It's heartbreaking and tragic and it makes you think and question. It really shook me up.
I can relate.
I'm sorry it's upsetting for you. It's part of what I love about you, though. Your humanity, empathy, and depth.
Hope you slept well.
Love,
gg
Posted by crazy teresa on September 4, 2006, at 16:06:22
In reply to Re: Thank you, posted by Gabbi~G~ on September 4, 2006, at 15:33:41
No, just another person's tradgedy.
Posted by Gabbi~G~ on September 4, 2006, at 17:40:36
In reply to Re: Thank you » Gabbi~G~, posted by crazy teresa on September 4, 2006, at 16:06:22
I think it's tragic when people don't share my opinions too!
:D
That there was a very friendly poke...
Posted by TexasChic on September 4, 2006, at 19:25:01
In reply to Maybe a different thread for the negative please? » Estella, posted by NikkiT2 on September 4, 2006, at 8:46:33
I don't think anyone intentionally meant to be negative. Expressing a personal dislike for a person isn't necessarily negative, but people who are upset and feeling sensitive about his death might find it a little hard to hear.
I really didn't like or dislike him, but its always sad when someone dies. Especially when they have small children.
Very sad.
-T
Posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 19:42:41
In reply to Re: Maybe a different thread for the negative please?, posted by TexasChic on September 4, 2006, at 19:25:01
Thanks but who said they disliked him?
I'm not a fan of a whole heap of people. Doesn't follow from that that I dislike them.
Posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 19:44:48
In reply to Thank you » NikkiT2, posted by crazy teresa on September 4, 2006, at 12:59:50
> Perhaphs true colors are shown by the way one responds to such a tradgedy.
I don't appreciate what seems to have been an attempt at an insult.
A word for you and Nikki:
Humour.
Its thought to be a healthy defence.
Might help you out to consider that there are different ways people deal with things.
Also:
I said 'Bummer' and I meant it.
Posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 19:50:45
In reply to Thank you » NikkiT2, posted by crazy teresa on September 4, 2006, at 12:59:50
On that note I've done a bit of an archive trawl and what do I find but me reaching out to crazy t over on the newbies boards. Guess it just isn't true that 'you have never posted anything nice to me or reached out to me in any way whatsoever'.
Sometimes I think my biggest mistake...
Is to go around falling over myself with apologies.
So...
Lets turn that question around:
When has crazy t last posted anything nice to me or reached out to me in anyway whatsoever?
I feel strangely liberated.
My mistake was to let that whole situation get to me.
Because... I didn't want to hurt others.
But...
What about me?
Posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 19:53:02
In reply to Maybe a different thread for the negative please? » Estella, posted by NikkiT2 on September 4, 2006, at 8:46:33
> try to remember there are people out there who are fans though..
I don't need to try and remember I do remember
> Please. Even if people don't like the guy, show some respect to those that did.
I said 'bummer' and I meant it.
Please don't imply that I'm showing disrespect.And please don't imply that I'm posting 'negative' stuff either.
Posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 19:54:51
In reply to RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger*, posted by Racer on September 4, 2006, at 1:19:03
I'm sorry if I offended you Racer.
I intended my posts to be supportive / friendly to you.
Posted by Wildflower on September 4, 2006, at 19:57:50
In reply to RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger*, posted by Racer on September 4, 2006, at 1:19:03
Even though I'm terrified of snakes, I'd watch his show just to see if some of his enthusiasm for life would rub off on me. Never have a I seen someone that was so passionate about a cause.
I was just flipping through the channels and saw that they were airing one of his shows telling the story about his wife and his children. It's so sad.
Posted by TexasChic on September 4, 2006, at 20:02:09
In reply to Re: Maybe a different thread for the negative plea » TexasChic, posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 19:42:41
I was just trying to smooth things over. Sorry if it didn't come out that way.
-T
Posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 20:25:19
In reply to Re: Maybe a different thread for the negative plea » Alexus, posted by TexasChic on September 4, 2006, at 20:02:09
Its okay.
I know you were.
:-)Sorry about posting anything this morning.
I should have just left it alone.~peace
Posted by Gabbi~G~ on September 4, 2006, at 21:11:59
In reply to Re: Maybe a different thread for the negative please?, posted by TexasChic on September 4, 2006, at 19:25:01
> I don't think anyone intentionally meant to be negative. Expressing a personal dislike for a person isn't necessarily negative, but people who are upset and feeling sensitive about his death might find it a little hard to hear.
>I agree, and I'm glad you said something.
I was really surprised that that was considered negative.
I actuatlly thought saying "I'm not a fan" is a very polite way of being honest.I mean what if GWB died?
That would be about all I could choke out.
And there's no universal consensus on who is someone to be idolized.I actually got crap at work for not being suitably sad when Benny Hill died, I wasn't rude, I just couldn't pretend to be sad for anyone but those who loved him.
Posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 21:22:34
In reply to Re: Maybe a different thread for the negative please?, posted by Gabbi~G~ on September 4, 2006, at 21:11:59
Though I appreciate he was not to everyones tastes.
Posted by Jost on September 4, 2006, at 21:53:35
In reply to Re: Syd Barrett died recently :-(, posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 21:22:34
I wasn't quite sure who Syd Barrett was.
The following information about early Pink Floyd is curious.
Can you imagine that a band that evolved their sound could have started as "The Abdabs" (or "The Screaming Abdabs")? Or even "The Tea Set"? Or that there were two bands called "The Tea Set" at the same time?
What is an abdab, anyway?
From Wiki:
'Pink Floyd years (1965–1968)
Starting in 1964, the band that would become Pink Floyd underwent various line-up and name changes such as "The Abdabs", "The Screaming Abdabs", "Sigma 6" and "The Meggadeaths" (not to be confused with Megadeth). In 1965, Barrett joined them as "The Tea Set", and when they found themselves playing a concert with a band of the same name, Barrett created the name "The Pink Floyd Sound" (later "The Pink Floyd"). He derived the name "Pink Floyd" juxtaposing the first names of Pink Anderson and Floyd Council he had read about in a sleeve note by Paul Oliver for a 1962 Blind Boy Fuller LP (Philips BBL-7512): "Curley Weaver and Fred McMullen, (...) Pink Anderson or Floyd Council -- these were a few amongst the many blues singers that were to be heard in the rolling hills of the Piedmont, or meandering with the streams through the wooded valleys".'Jost
Posted by Racer on September 4, 2006, at 22:42:17
In reply to Re: RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger* » Racer, posted by Alexus on September 4, 2006, at 19:54:51
> I'm sorry if I offended you Racer.
>
>
No harm, no foul. I wasn't offended.
Posted by llrrrpp on September 4, 2006, at 23:29:48
In reply to Re: RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger*, posted by Wildflower on September 4, 2006, at 19:57:50
Yeah, he was a hoot.
I thought he was a dumbas* and he often displayed poor judgement and overconfidence.
Yet, his enthusiasm WAS infectious, and spontaneous and sincere. In the middle of filming something about snakes, he might spot an ant running across a leaf and devote 5 minutes just to give us a narrative about why this ant is so cool and worthy of our notice and his excitement.
And his death was very freakish. It's easy to write the "moral" to this story. It's easy to be cynical about why this guy makes the headlines when other's deaths don't. But. Why not remember that he was a person above all, and deserves our rememberance and respect at this time above all other times.
-ll
Posted by Gabbi~G~ on September 5, 2006, at 1:44:05
In reply to Re: RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger* » Wildflower, posted by llrrrpp on September 4, 2006, at 23:29:48
> Yeah, he was a hoot.
>
> I thought he was a dumbas* and he often displayed poor judgement and overconfidence.
>That's so funny! That's exactly how I described him, including the part about his enthusiasm
My brother-in-law used to do great imitations of him.
I didn't have respect for him until I read about how much he'd done for conservation/environmental efforts.
Then I thought.. well maybe (maybe not) with the "Crocodile Hunter" schtick he was purposely engaging the type of viewer who'd rarely watch a "nature" show.
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