I did not see the pineapple story,as i said,i typed"Steve Irwins Funeral" on google and that was the first story i got,I did not mean anything by that,Just by him being a whacky guy,nothing would surprise me with him he had no fear in his life,i just thought it was lagit,
The "article" will stay up and there won't be any lawsuits, because it's a parody site, and they state right up front that the stories are not real stories. It's like watching something on Mad TV or some other spoof show. Most of the people who go there probably read there regularly for the "comedy" aspect. They are "mock news" articles and are not presented as being factual. So if you are waiting for something to happen with it or for it to be taken down, it won't happen.
It's odd you got it on a google search because when I typed in Steve Irwin's funeral (as soon as you posted this) I got nothing like that and still don't. It doesn't come up at all.
http://news.google.ca/news?q=steve+i...=news&ct=title
scroll down i think it is the 6th article
Australian Government Offers State Funeral for Crocodile Hunter
Brainsnap (satire), MA - 4 Sep 2006
... A family friend of the Irwins told reporters: "Steve was annoying reptiles since he could crawl - poking snakes with sticks, lifting up rocks to disturb ... <<<<<
What is it about the word "SATIRE that isn't understood :confused:
Ah, I typed it with an apostrophe. I guess that is why.
Quote:
Originally Posted by lbaker
That's not satire - just bad taste to publish it so soon but I guess the Steve Irwin jokes will start doing the rounds soon................
She means it says right in the heading on the google search that it is satire, meaning that it's meant as comedy, and that is how you'd know right away that it's not a real article.
Quote:
Australian Government Offers State Funeral for Crocodile Hunter
Brainsnap (satire), MA - 4 Sep 2006
Ahhhh..........the penny drops :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by K9soul
I did not type that in it is just in the title of the document.
Yes, that was the point. You immediately knew before you even clicked on the link that it was not a true story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lori Jordan
I guess we are all just saying you need to be a bit more careful about something like this before posting it as a news article. You should have seen the word satire and known it for what it was. Especially when it comes to an article that disrespects the dead.
Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
Tell that to the idiots at Brainsnap - doesn't seem to bother them much although I guess we don't have to read it do we?
We shouldn't spread it for the idiots....thats all I am saying.
I guess Lori jus didn't recognize the word satire for what it means.
We know you didn't type it...the fact that it's there, posted right on the link, just means it is NOT intended as truthful news so it shocked people that someone would post something like that in the light of what happened to Steve. At least it's something to learn from, everyone check their sources before posting things as fact. And yes it upset people because many people care about what happened to him and now his poor wife and family having to deal with it, it was horrifying to read such a thing. You obviously didn't post it intending to upset people, but just be careful of your sources, good lesson for everyone. To me it's NOT satirical, in fact it's digusting that someone would make up that story and post it as a joke.
Not at all i didnt even read that,just the story,regardless it is over and done with.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginger's Mom
For your information i was not spreading anything,i did not go into this meaning anything do you mind backing off this is over with.what is done is done sorry it upset you but im not putting up with fingers being pointed at me if i went into this laughing,then fine by all means go for it,but i didnt.I have said what i have to say and that is it.Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
This bothered me and others, we have a right to tell say that, why are you getting so defensive?
Your iggnorance towards me,As to getting deffensive,If standing up for myself is classified as being deffensive then so be it i already explained everything i needed to so it should be dropped but you keep going.Also if you have the right i guess i have the right to stand up for myself it was something i read,posted,im sorry it upset you,But by pointing the finger at me like i had something to do with it is wrong,I'm sure if you were the one getting iggnorance on a daily basis,you would be a little mad also,Everything i post in here anymore is always negative.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lori Jordan
Thats not my fault.
It aint mine either.
Mixed feelings about this thread.
Again, while not a huge fan of the Croc Hunter, I was afraid that one day he'd be the first course of an animal he was showcasing.
I think there is a great deal of irony in the whole story.
Being killed by a relatively docile animal.
Dying in the ocean and not on land.
The swiftness of the accident as opposed to being munched to death.
I would have thought he would have lost a digit or limb before he lost his life.
In some strange way I think he'd laugh at the thought of being fed to a croc AFTER his death....
To me, the publishing or even thinking of such an article is in vey poor taste and very disresptful of Steve Irwin's memory and to his family who are still in shock and grief at his passing.
I cannot even believe someone found death funny and decided to make it into humor. Sure, Steve Irwin loved his crocs but that was part of his job! If he didn't love them, he would not have showed so many people what kind of creatures they really were. He did so much things for animal conservation its not even funny. What an a$$! This person needs to be slapped in the face over and over agian till his brain damage is fixed. :( People actually buy the "national inquirer"? Wow, thats sad.
Lori, I don't think anyone was trying to be rude to you. I think they were reffering to the sources of the story.
Exactly! Group hugQuote:
Lori, I don't think anyone was trying to be rude to you. I think they were reffering to the sources of the story.
I though satire was meant to be funny or at least mildly amusing............Quote:
What is it about the word "SATIRE that isn't understood
Sadly they have already started.. actually they started within hours of the news :(.Quote:
That's not satire - just bad taste to publish it so soon but I guess the Steve Irwin jokes will start doing the rounds soon................
I found this article & posting of it absolutly sickening... what a load of crap :mad:.
I am going to look into it, but i am thinking feeding the remains of a human to any animal would be illegal :confused:.
[QUOTE=cloverfdx]Sadly they have already started.. actually they started within hours of the news :(. [QUOTE]
Such is human nature I'm afraid - remember the Diana jokes, the 9/11 jokes..................maybe is a coping mechanism of sorts
I haven't heard any jokes yet, but my friend told it was funny he died and laughed, so I had to set her straight. ;)
I can't remember who said it, one of you said his death was totally ironic. WASN'T IT? TOO ironic, if you ask me.
Did anyone hear how he actually pulled the barb of the stingray out of his chest, and then the next second he was gone?
:(
I'm still so upset about this all.
ETA: Just heard my classmates joking and laughing about it. :mad:
I just saw a movie where you are led to believe that the main character dies after achieving his dream.....He goes on for another 9 years going back to that dream.Quote:
Originally Posted by BC_MoM
Judging by what the Irwin accomplished, I think that most of us will die in some boring fashion, like in bed, alone and with no record of our passing.
If I die at my job,
I'll lie in a puddle of spit with my nose on the keyboard.
304ifegwqjerg[3u Will be my epitah..
Funny? The joke is on all of us...
We live our sucky lives and have to envy someone who's job was traveling around the world, working at 'job' that most of us would kill for.
Toss in a good looking partner, a few offspring and some T.V. shows?
Crikey!
I think I'll wake the cat up and have a good wrestle with him.
-------------------
He wasn't a good bloke......
He was Great! :D
Good point Richard. I agree that ultimately priority should be quality over quantity when it comes to life and how we live it. I hope in time the thought of the joy Steve had and accomplishments he made in his life will bring some comfort to his family, friends, and fans.
You know, I always envied Steve - I bet he didn't have a morning when he woke up and said to himself: Maybe I won't go to work today - I'll call in sick. He loved his job and he did it with passion - he inspired so many people to look beyond their problems and needs and realize that nature conservation is a common job.
I am sorry he died, this means now we'll have one great person less on this planet.
Disgusted at the article.
Lori, I know you didn't understand, but I'd be more careful another time when posting.