Did You Hear Steve Irwin Died?
by Mike Schramm 
Sep 4th 2006 at 2:33PM
Boy, MBAzeroth hit the nail on the head with this one. Raise your hand if you heard about the sad death of the Crocodile Hunter from the LFG or the Trade channel. I must have heard about five or six of these conversations this weekend (and even I threw a "no way" in the /raid chat when I first heard about it)."[3. Trade][Rokusha]: died from stingray barb tot he hbeart
[3. Trade][Ampersand]: so sad
[3. Trade][Gunor]: YEAH
[3. Trade][Bigjim]: thats what he gets for f'n with animals.
[3. Trade][Carnivera]: the stingray rolled a crit with its barb "20"
[3. Trade][Aborted]: that was a 62 elite Stingray tho
[3. Trade][Halfmoo]: Probably named as well.
[3. Trade][Clownshoes]: I can't beleave that happen by a sting ray
[3. Trade][Halfmoo]: Only a named stingray could bring down my man steve.
[3. Trade][Crilogan]: and it was a named raid boss
[3. Trade][Carnivera]: yep."
What is it about WoW players that attracts us to this story? Maybe it's just because everyone was online playing when this happened over the holiday weekend, but nobody was talking about the VMAs or even the Lamont victory when that stuff happened last month. For some reason, when it comes to this culture, it's Steve Irwin and Chuck Norris that piques our interest.
And for the record, RIP Steve. No matter how much you guys joke about it, the man was an icon, raised awareness of wildlife and conservation issues all over the world, and he left behind a wife and two children that (I remember seeing on one of his shows at one point) he loved very much.
Filed under: Fan stuff, Virtual selves, News items
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jakk on the blackrock server Sep 4th 2006 3:32PM
yea this sad steve was my hero. rip steve. but of course five minutes after it appeared in the lfg channel. i got an invite to a guild called steve irwin deserved it. some people are incredibly mean.
gorath Sep 5th 2006 5:00PM
I heard it, i denied it, and then i read it. On the whole scope of it, Sucks for nature... If steve Irwin said not to do something to nature godamnit you didnt do it! more scoped down Austrailia is no longer as cool as canada (Steve was +10 points) And on the Family level A widow with 2 kids now can only tell stories about how amazing Dad was. And watch video... and read it... and see it in there bankbooks. Growing up without a dad sucks though.
Naghand Sep 4th 2006 4:57PM
Glad I named my pet Croc Irwin... RIP Stevie....
Calpico Sep 4th 2006 5:45PM
RIP steve....this is a sad sad day
blackjack21 Sep 4th 2006 6:05PM
To a great conservationist and man. Rest in Peace brother.
Josh Sep 5th 2006 12:22AM
Looking at that chat records (whether authentic or made-up), I cannot believe people can be so heartless as that. How can these people joke about something so serious and something so saddening?
To me, however, Steve was a great man. The way he was, I felt a connection to him. He was a deeply caring man, and when I woke up to the news of his death, I was disarrayed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. We are all with you.
Rest in peace.
Meriones Sep 5th 2006 3:03AM
It was a tragic loss, the man was loved by millions. His shows did a lot to promote animal awareness. The LFG/Trade/General channels got so bad on my server I had to leave them all. Sometimes I think people just look for any excuse to be jerks about something.
mindtrigger Sep 5th 2006 11:12AM
I'm bummed about this as well. My 13 year old is planning to be a veterinary surgeon, so she was hit pretty hard by it as well. He was a good man and his work made the planet a better place to live.
Rest in peace, bud.
=( Sep 5th 2006 1:24PM
To think of all the things to take him down... a fricking stingray. You would think the mother of all gators or godzilla would have taken him down...
but noo...a fricking stingray. =(
only the good die young gang....and Irwin going out like that proves it to me.
The Truth Sep 5th 2006 11:58PM
Steve Irwin was so annoying that a normally peaceful animal couldn't take it. KRIKEY, LOOK AT THAT DANGEROUS ANIMAL!! ONLY AN IDIOT WOULD GET THIS CLOSE AND TAKE A CHANCE LIKE THIS!! OWWW!!! SHIT!!
promoth nair Sep 6th 2006 4:25AM
iam really dont have words to say how much i lost agood friend who brought so close to the nature which we all cannot go.
Steve Oct 19th 2006 5:10PM
Wow a really true adventure lover will surely be missed. Steve did have a sense of adventure we wish we all had. Good bye mate. We'll see you in heaven.
#10 needs an enima Sep 6th 2006 11:39AM
#10,
what you said was uncalled for. The man is DEAD. His kids have NO FATHER.
Its hatefull talk like that which makes me want to assault people on a daily basis.
Yah Im mean and hatefull towards punks like you.
Like him or not he was and is a GOOD man. He died. Show some respect for the dead ...enemy or friend it doesnt matter.
Death isn't a joke. I hope you recall your tardness the day you sink into depression after losing someone dear to you like a wife,child or parent ahole.
SilentBob Sep 6th 2006 1:12PM
#10 - You're a douche and poster child for abortion.
jakk on the blackrock server Sep 6th 2006 8:35PM
well said silent bob and enima. i second both statements. its really sad that people have to be so disrespectful. and thats sad that i have to say this cuz im only 16 and this goes against the stereotype. but #10 you need to be shot in the face and then beaten repeatedly. rot in hell you sick bastard. rip steve my condolences to his family.
Mike Schramm Sep 6th 2006 8:40PM
Ok guys, I'm calling it on this one, and closing comments on the thread. Yes, the commenter was a jerk, but wishing him violence and calling him names is not very productive or becoming of anyone. RIP Steve Irwin, thanks for playing everybody.