Frankie Posted September 13, 2006 Report Posted September 13, 2006 I heard Steve described as 'Australia's Diana' and I think that sums up the public's reaction perfectly. I wasn't going to post in this thread...but now i feel that I have to.....I have enormous sympathy for Steve's family, particularly for his wife and children....but I do think that the media has whipped up a lot of emotional hysteria..in much the same way that they did for Princess Dianna. The fact that anyones husband, father, son, brother, or what ever has died is alway sad and should be reason enough for people to feel sadness and empathy for them...however, their grief is no more and no less just because Steve was famous. His poor family have not been left alone to grieve, and its as if the public have highjacked "Steve" with no thought for the family at all....this seems to be a modern phenomenon and seems to be driven by the media, and fuelled by politicians jumping on the bandwagon in my view. In some warped way, Steve Irwin lovers have decided to kill stingrays (The one on Neighbours next please). Neighbours Stingray apart...nice line Ryan:P... People clearly have no understanding or respect for what Steve believed in...i.e conservation and respect for wild life etc..if they are behaving in such a moronic and idiotic fashion.People can be so stupid sometimes.
Cat3 Posted September 17, 2006 Report Posted September 17, 2006 For uk viewers, Itv 1 are showing a tribute show to Steve Irwin today sunday 17th sep at 6pm.
Elise Posted September 17, 2006 Report Posted September 17, 2006 Hit the nail right on the head there Frankie! The media will make you believe what THEY want you to believe! Simple as that. Remember folks, the Australian media were saying he was an embarrasment to Australia, and now he has passed on......what do the media think of him now??? Think about that. It was the same as Princess Diana, now that she has passed on, it's a different story.
Jess Posted September 17, 2006 Report Posted September 17, 2006 ^^ They said he was an embarrasment to Australia??! Although that's often the case, people are more popular in death than in life.
Flamin Gallah Posted September 17, 2006 Report Posted September 17, 2006 The queue to get tickets for his Tribute Show was snapped up in 15mins!! Some little fights even broke out over queue jumping....
summer_bay_rules Posted September 17, 2006 Report Posted September 17, 2006 I just watched the show of his life on ITV and could feel tears welling up in my eyes. Especially when they showed Bindi as she will have to grow up now without the person she loved most in the world.
claire_louise Posted September 17, 2006 Report Posted September 17, 2006 His daughter is such a cutie, I feel awful for her. She'll have brilliant memories of him though - what a dad to have! It was a good show.
Jess Posted September 17, 2006 Report Posted September 17, 2006 ^^ Yeah, she'll have more stuff to look back on than most kids who've lost their fathers...small consolation, I know, but what an amazing guy to call a father.
claire_louise Posted September 17, 2006 Report Posted September 17, 2006 Plus she owns Australia Zoo.
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