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Subject: What Aussies think of the Croc Hunter!
This Aussie anyway! I know Dooley will take me to task over this.... :-/
http://home.iprimus.com.au/lukecossins/moron%20croc.JPG
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Hey Fussy - I love it ! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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This Aussie anyway! I know Dooley will take me to task over this.... :-/
He is quite a character isn't he !!!!
http://home.iprimus.com.au/lukecossins/moron%20croc.JPG
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I'm sure he's a bit over the top with the caricature of a typical Aussie but my one son loves him. He calls him "Steve". Like they're old pals. ;D
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This Aussie anyway! I know Dooley will take me to task over this.... :-/
http://home.iprimus.com.au/lukecossins/moron%20croc.JPG
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Ahhh...he's pretty p!ss3d off now!!
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That's great, Fuss! I like him, but can see the humor. I have thought that many times, myself.
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That's great, Fuss! I like him, but can see the humor. I have thought that many times, myself.
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It is a typically Australian reaction, Dagwood ! We are proud of his success, but....gee whiz ::)
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I'm sure he's a bit over the top with the caricature of a typical Aussie but my one son loves him. He calls him "Steve". Like they're old pals. ;D
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My nephews are the same - they absolutely love him and call him Steve like their best mates. All the kids seem to love him (especially boys).
Having said that, I think most Aussie's (grown ups anyway) think he's a bit of a .......... how can I say it - um, a bit of a wally (that's putting it nicely). He is very energetic and enthusiastic for what he does, but he is so over the top. Please believe me when I say that most Aussies don't use the word "crikey" in every sentence ::)
By the way Fuss - I like the photo!
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I actually don't mind him. People get annoyed however when they travel to Australia Zoo (Steve and Terri Irwin run it) and for some reason they're not there. I can't see the difference between him and Dame Edna Everage.
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As a guest I can't modify so I will add that I cannot see the difference between Steve and Dame Edna as Australian icons....
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This Aussie anyway! I know Dooley will take me to task over this.... :-/
http://home.iprimus.com.au/lukecossins/moron%20croc.JPG
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Fuss!!! I don't know if there is something wrong with me.... but I *****LOVE***** Steve Irwin!! A man who can wrestle a crocodile.... isn't that every womans dream ???
By the way, this is what I want for Christmas:
http://www.incrediblegifts.com/crochunstevi.html
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I actually don't mind him. People get annoyed however when they travel to Australia Zoo (Steve and Terri Irwin run it) and for some reason they're not there. I can't see the difference between him and Dame Edna Everage.
As a guest I can't modify so I will add that I cannot see the difference between Steve and Dame Edna as Australian icons....
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Hi there AJ - long time no see on board !
What I was meaning to say is that I don't mind HIM per se, it's what he represents, and to me that is the Paul Hogan image of the 70's Aussie Ocker....it was alright for Paul Hogan, he was in the 70's.
But to me, Steve Irwin portrays the image to the world, and that's the bit I can do without....it takes us back about 25 years... :'(
The difference to me between Irwin and Everidge is that Dame Edna clearly takes the mickey out of herself in everything she does, yet when I see Steve Irwin I see him wanting us to believe him.
Call it cultural cringe, but it's obvious that many see him that way. That's the bit I dislike.... :(
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My nephews are the same - they absolutely love him and call him Steve like their best mates. All the kids seem to love him (especially boys).
Having said that, I think most Aussie's (grown ups anyway) think he's a bit of a .......... how can I say it - um, a bit of a wally (that's putting it nicely). He is very energetic and enthusiastic for what he does, but he is so over the top. Please believe me when I say that most Aussies don't use the word "crikey" in every sentence ::)
By the way Fuss - I like the photo!
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Thanks. Neither do we say 'Struth'.... ::)
Subject: Re: What Aussies think of the Croc Hunter!
Quoting:Fuss!!! I don't know if there is something wrong with me.... but I *****LOVE***** Steve Irwin!! A man who can wrestle a crocodile.... isn't that every womans dream ???
By the way, this is what I want for Christmas:
http://www.incrediblegifts.com/crochunstevi.html
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You're a sick woman, Dooley ;D ;)
Mind you, "stretches to three times his size" huh ? I can see the attraction ! :P
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I think most Aussie's (grown ups anyway) think he's a bit of a .......... how can I say it - um, a bit of a wally (that's putting it nicely).
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Whew! Thought you were going to use the other "W" word there! :o
Subject: Re: What Aussies think of the Croc Hunter!
Hi Fuss! That one's pretty funny. I don't mind Steve Irwin so much but I do agree that he goes to the extreme. I'm just afraid that one of these times he won't be so lucky! :-/
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Hi Fuss! That one's pretty funny. I don't mind Steve Irwin so much but I do agree that he goes to the extreme. I'm just afraid that one of these times he won't be so lucky! :-/
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Hi Karen
Something is wrong with your keyboard !
When you typed H-O-P-I-N-G it came out as A-F-R-A-I-D 8)
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Whew! Thought you were going to use the other "W" word there! :o
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I'm too much of a lady to use the other "w" word :D - but believe me when I say I was thinking it ;)
Subject: Re: What Aussies think of the Croc Hunter!
I wish one day that the Crocodile would just eat him up.Steve Irwin is too much of a goofball.He sucks. >:( ;D
Howard
Subject: Re: What Aussies think of the Croc Hunter!
I must be abnormal - as an australian I DESPISE Paul Hogan. I think he is a WWWWWW (yes the other W word).
But Steve - well I respect the fact that he was raised in a family of Australia's foremost reptile experts.
I respect that he has grown his fathers reptile park into an enormous sanctuary that helps rehabilitate and rehouse reptiles, and educates tourists at the same time.
I respect the fact that he worked out that by becoming a TV character host - he would make heap of money that he could then pour into the Zoo and to his rehab/rehouse programs. He just spent a fortune travelling to a Pacific island to catch a rogue croc that was killing villagers.
My dad has been up to the zoo several times in the past few years (its only a few hours north for him) and Steve has been there each and every time - dad was even filmed for a tv ep.
To the person who felt that people get disapointed when the travel to the Zoo to find Steve not there (AJ ?) - Steve owns and runs the zoo - yes - but he also travels the world lecturing on ecology and landcare and reptile care, as well as filming his show and other docos around the world. So nobody expects him to be there at the zoo 365 days a year. You go to a zoo to see the animals - not the owner.
What I hate most sometimes about being an Aussie - is the incessant Tall Poppy Syndrome that is so prolific here. For those that dont know the term - it's where we (or more - the press) love an actor, singer, fashion designer, whatever - until they hit the big time overseas or commit a slight indiscretion and then we rip them to shreds in the press. Its happened to everyone over the years. Then a little further down the track it becomes "cool" to like them again. Think Kylie, Jason, Elle, Mel, Russell, etc etc etc. So what the press here does to Steve is just the same as it has done to everyone else over the years. Its like its a sin to go off and get a successful career.
Big deal - he is a bigger than life, exhuberant, over excited, larrikin - but he he doing a job and he is doing it well. And he is far more exciting to watch than the old Harry Butlers of the 70's. (and no I dont have anything against Harry himself - dad use to travel with him - but he wasnt very exciting as a tv presenter).
Subject: Re: What Aussies think of the Croc Hunter!
Just so as I am not totally misunderstood, BMG....I was thinking about some of these things today....
I DO have the utmost respect for the things he does in the field in which he works - he is clearly not just out to make a fast buck by being a 'self-appointed expert' as many do.
And yes, I also agree with your comments about tall poppy syndrome, and this country just loves it.
Nonetheless, I stand by my earlier comments....I do not like his obvious over-ockerism, sorry !
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What you mean you don't all wrestle crocodiles before you go to work ??? ???
Seriously the old Tall Poppy Syndorme is alive and well in the U.K too.We only seem to love someone when they are down,the minute someone gets successful the claws come out.
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Steve is Aussome!
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Wait....I've got it....how about The Crocodile Hunter wrestling Crocodile Dundee? I would actually watch that! ;D
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Wait....I've got it....how about The Crocodile Hunter wrestling Crocodile Dundee? I would actually watch that! ;D
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LOL!!!
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Wait....I've got it....how about The Crocodile Hunter wrestling Crocodile Dundee? I would actually watch that! ;D
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So would I! In fact, I might even pay money to see that! ;)
I respect the work Steve Irwin does, working to save endangered reptiles and other animals, and raise awareness....I just can't deal with his over-the-top TV personality.
I wonder sometimes if he is like that off-camera.
Other times I just want to shoot him with a tranquilizer dart full of Ritalin. ;)
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Hi Karen
Something is wrong with your keyboard !
When you typed H-O-P-I-N-G it came out as A-F-R-A-I-D 8)
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Ha ha!! ;D
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Steve Irwin isn't even half the insult to Australia as "Kangaroo Jack". Whoever let those people into our country to make that slap-in-the-face should be shot.
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Steve Irwin isn't even half the insult to Australia as "Kangaroo Jack". Whoever let those people into our country to make that slap-in-the-face should be shot.
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Totally agree !!! I have only seen the commercials and they are bad enough to make me never ever see the movie.
Xenakat - sorry I havent yet worked out how to put multiple quotes in my posts !!! I hate to tell you this - but that isnt a "TV" personality - that IS his personality !! Nothing he does is fake or put on for TV !!!! Scarey I know !! He is really just an overexcited lad !!
Banasy - I would PAY to see that fight - as long as Steve got to anialate Hoges !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fussb - you certainly dont have to apologise to me for who you like and who you dont like !!!! Unfortunately - growing up in so many outback towns I encountered so many larger than life characters that Steve seems really quite laid bak and tame compared to some of them !!!! Having said that I did say to a friend at work the other day that I am physically attracted to Steve's burly blonde beefiness - as long as he shut his mouth !!!!!!!!!!
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Fussb - you certainly dont have to apologise to me for who you like and who you dont like !!!! Unfortunately - growing up in so many outback towns I encountered so many larger than life characters that Steve seems really quite laid bak and tame compared to some of them !!!! Having said that I did say to a friend at work the other day that I am physically attracted to Steve's burly blonde beefiness - as long as he shut his mouth !!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks BMG, I felt like I had offended you or something... ;)
Subject: Re: What Aussies think of the Croc Hunter!
BMG, I can also vouch for Steve's authenticity having been familiar with him pre - TV fame. I'm a mid west Queensland girl, and I know a couple of characters of similar overexitedness. I think it might be a Queensland 'thing'.
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.....Having said that I did say to a friend at work the other day that I am physically attracted to Steve's burly blonde beefiness - as long as he shut his mouth !!!!!!!!!!
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Hey!! Get in line! >:( ;D
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LOL!!! :D
I must say the guy is a bit over the top, but hey, in the end it all boils down to entertainment (I guess). I saw him tonight terrorising Eddie Maguire with a snake on the Logies, beautiful work! But really, anyone who thinks Aussies are really like that do not have their heads screwed on straight, so I don't really worry 'bout it....
However, with that said, there is one guy that really p*sses me off, and that would be Russell Coight. I know it's all a bit of a send-up, but that guy really gets under my skin! Anyone agree?
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Well, that *is* the point.
You're not supposed to think "Wow, maybe I can be like him one day", you're supposed to say "If I ever get like him, shoot me"! ;D
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Too funny, Fussie!!! :) I was watching Croc Files yesterday morning, making fun of the older footage with Steve and his mullet!!! He is a bit of a loon but I love watching his show! ;D
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Having said that I did say to a friend at work the other day that I am physically attracted to Steve's burly blonde beefiness - as long as he shut his mouth !!!!!!!!!!
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OK - now I'm a bit worried about the other Aussie girls on this board ??? BMG - I have always thought you had taste (especially about Brian Mannix :)) - but when you think Steve Irwin is sexy, you get me a bit worried!!!!!!! Steve Irwin sexy? Please, I don't think so ::)
But we all have our own tastes don't we!
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OK - now I'm a bit worried about the other Aussie girls on this board ??? BMG - I have always thought you had taste (especially about Brian Mannix :)) - but when you think Steve Irwin is sexy, you get me a bit worried!!!!!!! Steve Irwin sexy? Please, I don't think so ::)
But we all have our own tastes don't we!
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I have TRIED to tell them Gecko, but do they listen ? Count Dooley in the list as well. As Batman would sometimes say :
"Poor, deluded girls"
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LOL!!! :D
I must say the guy is a bit over the top, but hey, in the end it all boils down to entertainment (I guess). I saw him tonight terrorising Eddie Maguire with a snake on the Logies, beautiful work! But really, anyone who thinks Aussies are really like that do not have their heads screwed on straight, so I don't really worry 'bout it....
However, with that said, there is one guy that really p*sses me off, and that would be Russell Coight. I know it's all a bit of a send-up, but that guy really gets under my skin! Anyone agree?
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Russell Coight is meant to be like that. Do you mean the character or the guy who plays him (Glen Robbins)?
I think Eddie Maguire is scared of snakes. :)
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Not only did HolyDooley agree with BMG about the sexiness of Steve Irwin :o but she also said something about Queenslanders. Now, I'm sure you would agree Fuss, that there is nothing wrong with Queenslanders!!
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Oops! Just checked your profile HolyDooley - you can say anything you want about Queenslanders - your one of us!! Sorry, didn't realise that before!
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Ha ! Alright ! Dooley is only one of two Queenslanders I know who doesn't mind Steve Irwin ! ;D :P :P :P
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Russell Coight is meant to be like that. Do you mean the character or the guy who plays him (Glen Robbins)?
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This supports the point I was gently trying to make earlier.
Russell Coight, Dame Edna, Paul Hogan I find amusing as they are taking the piss out of themselves.
Steve takes it out of me (well not me personally !) ;)
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Gecko! Look at this! What's not to love!! ;D
http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hc&id=1800409597&cf=pg&photoid=431829&intl=us
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OK Dooley - I did as you asked and looked. I still don't see it. Steve is just NOT sexy. In fact, the big fat reptile he is holding has more appeal :D
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OK Dooley - I did as you asked and looked. I still don't see it. Steve is just NOT sexy. In fact, the big fat reptile he is holding has more appeal :D
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Haha ! :D Agree 100% Gecko !
Speaking as a true blue all Australian girl, Steve Irwin leaves me cold. ;)
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OK Dooley - I did as you asked and looked. I still don't see it. Steve is just NOT sexy. In fact, the big fat reptile he is holding has more appeal :D
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Well yes, with a name like 'Gecko', I suspected that your affections would lean more towards Steve's lizard! ;D ;D :P
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Well yes, with a name like 'Gecko', I suspected that your affections would lean more towards Steve's lizard! ;D ;D :P
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Hahaha ;D That's a good point I guess!
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darnit Holy - I always thought I was first in the queue - d'ya mean half of the QLD females are in front of me ?????? How the heck can I compete with that !!!!
Spike - I love Russell Coight solely because he is taking the mickey out of the shows I grew up on in the 70's - Harry Butler, Malcolm Douglas, The Leyland Brothers etc etc. Oooh and the Logies snake unfortunately missed Eddie (shame) but it did bite whatshisface from Channel 10 Sports - he recieved a bite in the unmentionables.
Gecko - hehehehe - my 80's taste in men scares me these days - I mean they used more hairspray and wore more make up than I did !!! But the boys I find attractive these days are the big blonde bulky ones - examples - Steve himself, the guy in McLeods Daughters Alex Ryan (Aaron Jeffery) - specially when he has no shirt on, Patrick Thompson from Groundforce sigh, Scott Cummings who was the full forward for West Coast Eagles - not sure where he moved to.
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Gecko - hehehehe - my 80's taste in men scares me these days - I mean they used more hairspray and wore more make up than I did !!! But the boys I find attractive these days are the big blonde bulky ones - examples - Steve himself, the guy in McLeods Daughters Alex Ryan (Aaron Jeffery)
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Yummy! ;D I do agree with you on Aaron Jeffery - what a hunk!! I've adored him since he played that diver on Water Rats. So your taste isn't all that bad (if I can get past the Steve Irwin thing :-/)
I thought the snake biting that sports reporter at the Logies was very very funny - does that make me a sadist??!! ;D
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Nope you are no sadist - I wet myself laughing cos I hate that sports reporter !!!!!
So glad that my taste has been redeemed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!