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Greer slams Croc Hunter Irwin
06/09/2006 12:30  - (SA)  

  • No state funeral for croc hunter
  • No state funeral for croc hunter
  • Irwin tape 'must be destroyed'
  • Irwin tape 'must be destroyed'
  • Key dates in Croc Hunter's life
  • Key dates in Croc Hunter's life
  • 'Swim with stingrays' still on
  • 'Swim with stingrays' still on
  • Irwin was discussing SA deal
  • Irwin was discussing SA deal
  • Footage shows Irwin's death
  • Footage shows Irwin's death
  • Irwin's shows to go ahead
  • 'TV pushed Croc Hunter too far'
  • 'TV pushed Croc Hunter too far'
  • Irwin 'extremely unlucky'
  • Irwin 'extremely unlucky'
  • 'Crocodile Hunter' quotes
  • 'Crocodile Hunter' quotes
  • Tail as 'deadly as a bayonet'
  • Tail as 'deadly as a bayonet'
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  • Great croc hunter salutes Irwin
  • Irwin killed by 'peaceful fish'
  • Irwin killed by 'peaceful fish'
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  • 'Crocodile Hunter' dies
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  • Sydney - Outspoken Australian feminist Germaine Greer labelled "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin embarrassing on Wednesday, and said she hoped her compatriot's death brought an end to exploitative wildlife programmes.

    Greer accused Irwin of provoking the stingray that killed him with a tail barb to the heart on Monday, saying such behaviour was typical of the 44-year-old naturalist's documentaries.

    "I really found the whole Steve Irwin phenomenon embarrassing and I'm not the only person who did, or indeed the only Australian who did," the British-based Greer told Australia's Channel Nine television via satellite on Wednesday.

    Animal world took revenge on Irwin

    Asked whether she felt out of touch with most Australians given the wave of mourning that has swept her homeland since his death, Greer replied: "I don't care what I'm being called, I hope I'm out of touch with what idiots are thinking."

    Greer's remarks follow a column she wrote for Britain's Guardian newspaper in which she said the animal world had finally taken its revenge on Irwin.

    They angered Peter Beattie, premier of Irwin's home state of Queensland, who described Greer's comments as "outrageous".

    "That's just nonsense," Beattie said. "That is just garbage and it is insensitive, crazy and untrue."

    'Bucket load of politically correct pap'

    The opposition Labour Party's foreign affairs spokesperson Kevin Rudd said Greer should have considered Irwin's wife and two children before speaking out.

    "I think Germaine Greer should just stick a sock in it," he told reporters.

    "You have got a grieving mother, you have got a couple of grieving young kids and a grieving nation and what do you get from Germaine Greer? You get a bucket load of politically correct pap - it's just nonsense.

    Irwin 'a conservationist'

    "Steve Irwin was a nature conservationist, an animal conservationist and made a huge contribution to the preservation of wildlife worldwide.

    "And what do we get from Germaine Greer? Some gratuitous, politically correct claptrap."

    Greer shot to prominence in the early 1970s with her seminal feminist work The Female Eunuch. Since then she has been largely based in Britain.

     
     

     
         
      Greer - Steve Irwin
    06/09/2006 12:53
    Lady Greer, the man died... left a family without a husband and a father. Think you can let them grieve in peace? - Luan
     
      Greer slams Croc Hunter Irwin
    06/09/2006 13:01
    Germaine Greer is not the kind of person that should have children. Showing no affection towards other humans. Taunting a family of their recently departed son, husband and father. I would like to meet her in a quiet place. But I can't do that now can I? - Lukas de Kock
     
      Greer comment on Irwin
    06/09/2006 13:14
    She obviously has a inferiority complex and could not handle the attention Steve brought to people worldwide regarding animals that no one had knowledge about. Thanks to Steve, lots of people have a better understanding of how precious our wildlife should be to us and future generations. - Ingrid
     
      Greer - Rather say nothing
    06/09/2006 13:20
    I was brought up being told if you can't say anything good about somebody then rather say nothing. Evidently Greer never recieved this kind of advice in early childhood. Leave Steve alone and let him rest in peace. We loved his programmes and feel a great loss now that he is gone. God bless him for all the good he has done. - Louise
     
      Greer slams Croc Hunter Irwin
    06/09/2006 13:21
    The woman is obviously an idiot! - Barry Martin
     
      Steve Irwin
    06/09/2006 13:30
    My son decided to become an "animal catcher" because of Steve, and he was totally heartbroken when he heard that Steve has passed away. He was the idol of many young children all over the world, because he understood all the animals so well. God bless his family in this sad time, he will surely be missed by thousands!! - Sarita
     
      Irwin was better than 95% of the human population
    06/09/2006 13:33
    Steve Irwin did more for wildlife preservation and conservation than what probably 95% of the human population worldwide ever did. Greer saying the animal world is better off without him is just plain ridiculous. What has SHE done for the enviroment? No wonder she's a feminist...no man can probably put up with her cr*p. - Mike
     
      Greer - old croc
    06/09/2006 13:33
    Gees woman - at least allow the family some time to properly grieve the huge loss they've just sufferred. You call urself a feminist - dunno how when u have absolutely no compassion as a woman for the man's mother & wife. Put a sock in it you old croc.......... - Steve Fan
     
      Greer on Steve Irwin
    06/09/2006 13:37
    Dear old Greer, maybe now I understand why you featured on BBC Prime TV's "Grumpy old women". They obviously realised before me that you were a brilliant example of a grumpy, unhappy old woman with nothing good to say about anyone or anything. Think of others before you open that big mouth of yours. - Sue
     
      Greer - Insensetive
    06/09/2006 13:42
    I have never seen or heard of any person alive as insensetive as Greer. She speaks like someone who has been patiently waiting for Irwin's death. Irwin did more good than harm to those animals. He contributed immensely to conservation around the world; and he was still going to as he was in discussion of conseration deals in SA and other Asian countries. Shame on you Greer. - Tshediso
     
      What??
    06/09/2006 13:44
    this woman is clearly jealous...because she will never receive the type of exposure that he did... or it is just a really crappy publicity stunt! - Honey B
     
      Germaine Greer
    06/09/2006 13:46
    She's obviously just upset that Steve Irwin did wildlife programmes on all dumb animals except her. - the O
     
      Cheap shot - even for Aussie Female Eunuch Greer
    06/09/2006 13:47
    Anyone, like the late Mr Steve Irwin, who dedicated his life to understanding animals and their habitat and in doing so showed a greater sensitivity to God's creatures than the rest of us, DESERVES respect. Not the lame-brained Greers comments. Her books title The Female Eunuch says it all. Thank You Steve Irwin! Owing to your profiling animals, my children prefer Animal Planet to Cartoon Channels. Definitely the most likeable Aussie ever. Rest In Peace Mate - Larry Hunt
     
      Greer - bitter old woman
    06/09/2006 13:48
    What a has-been! Any publicity, whether good or bad, is better than no publicity at all! She missed the boat long, long, ago. To now try and piggy-back on the grief of Steve's family is downright disgusting! Steve, we will always love you. - Lorraine King
     
      insesitive Greer
    06/09/2006 13:51
    I thought I was a racist and would never feel anything for non-blacks, but I was wrong, Irwin's wildlife documentaries changed the way I viewed dangerous animals like snake and crocodiles. He was a great conservationist. Greer is an insensitive fool with no motherly instincts and not fit to be female. - bheki
     
      Greer comments
    06/09/2006 13:51
    I believe in the cause for equality as much as I do the cause to preserve our nature. I believe that if you have a cause your aim would be to win respect within it and through this gain support. Ms Greer, on your comments I certianly have lost my respect for the feminist cause and the money I would have put into equality will be going to Steve Irwin's family - L.G. Devonport - Lawrence Devonport
     
      Greer - too condescending
    06/09/2006 13:53
    To think that someone can be so utterly cold and out of line towards another human being who has lost their life so tragically, defies comprehension and lacks the decency that defines humanity. Did she even spare a thought for Steve's grieving family and friends? This obtuse character that Greer is, tries very hard to vie for attention and should be relegated to the dungeons of hell. - JJ
     
      Greer comment on Irwin
    06/09/2006 13:58
    This Greer woman puts other females to shame. Has she no compassion for the widow of Steve Irwin? I wonder how she'd react if she were Steve Irwin's widow? - Martha
     
      Who's Germaine Greer
    06/09/2006 13:58
    I'm sorry, but, Germaine who? You'll never be forgotten Steve!! - Ted
     
      There's always one ...
    06/09/2006 14:03
    Why is it these attention seekers always have to stoop to a new low just to get themselves in the news? I think Australians are embarrassed of you, Germaine, rather than an international hero and "do-gooder" like steve as you say. You are sick! - Mark
     
      Germaine Greer
    06/09/2006 14:03
    Greer - Obviously uneducated in the wildlife region not havig a clue what is going on, with her comment being of no relevence to anyone as there is no time or place for such a self concious moron! -Rest In Peace Steve- - Nick
     
      Greer
    06/09/2006 14:04
    Methinks someone has a little of her own unhappiness to project on others, shame dear! - James Dean
     
      Greer -virus
    06/09/2006 14:05
    Greer just shut up.You don't even deserve this publicity - Lesley Phillips
     
      Stupid feminist
    06/09/2006 14:11
    Crikey! An excellent display of the true colors of the Germaine Greer specimen - vicious female predator that only our favourite crocodile hunter could have subdued if he was still around. Good hunting Steve-O, you will be missed. - Tom
     
      a sad day indeed
    06/09/2006 14:17
    i am shocked and saddened at the heartless comments of Ms Greer. Steve Irwin hasnt even been laid to rest yet and this woman has the audacity to speak such cruel and unkind words. Steve Irwin did so much for conservation and he gave many people a newfound appreciation for wildlife that we would normally want to harm. She has no compassion for Steve's family and friends at a sad time in their lives. She should just keep her mouth closed because comments like hers do nothing for anyone or anything. - Kerissa Francis
     
      Rest in peace, Steve
    06/09/2006 14:20
    Steve, may your soul rest in peace and thank you for all that you have done - telela
     
      Hmmm
    06/09/2006 14:22
    There is always at least one of them isn't there. - P. Stevens
     
      Steve Irwin
    06/09/2006 14:40
    Steve has contributed immensely towards conservation. Greer does not know what it is to love and to preserve. Steve has died doing what he held so dear. God bless you Steve and your family and my God have mercy on Greer for being so insensive. - Glen Vermaak
     
      Stone Heart
    06/09/2006 14:40
    Greer how could u be so hard inside? Atleast feel for the wife and childred. My family and i loved Irwin may his soul rest in peace.-Ikanyeng - Ikanyeng
     
      Greer
    06/09/2006 14:44
    Greer, I think that you are just one sad old woman who cannot handle the fact that somebody else has more fame than you. You will reap what you sow! - Nick
     
      Greer is idiotic
    06/09/2006 14:48
    It is through people like Steve that we are so intouch with nature.His charismatic and courageous behaviour is phenominal.Condolences to his loved ones. - ima
     
      Greer vs Steve Irwin
    06/09/2006 14:57
    Greer has raised a point regarding Steve's past habit of infringing the personal space of wild animals.One must disregard the emotional and compassionate factors and not criticise Greer. I regret Steve pushed his luck just too far. Nick - N Minnie
     
         
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