Steve would be proud

Stamets@lemmy.world to aww@lemmy.world – 652 points –
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Imagine the pressure on them. What if they didn't actually want to work with animals?

They could probably just do that. Just move to a different career path and show support for an animal activist group; they would get a chance to talk about a cause they support, talk about their father on camera, and honor what so many people remember him for.

I am sure they have the pressure of expectation on the, but from how genuine they come across, they were inspired and shared their father's and mother's (don't forget her) love for animals.

I am not sure that can be faked so convincingly.

Who doesn't want to work with animals? If I can I will go to Australia zoo and apply for a job there.

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That is the least crazy looking drop bear I’ve ever seen.

Disney drop bear. It looks suspiciously clean… do you reckon it still has gonorrhoea or whatever it is they carry?

Why is the koala smiling? What does he know??

He knows the love and care from the Irwin kids and the other keepers.

The secrets of the universe...

Also I guess the Koala bit of Trek lore hasn't reached the public yet lol

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they both look like their parents, it's scary.

honestly roberts tiktok is the best thing ever. i see so much of steve in him 💕

Every one is talking about that koala, but is that snake a Taipan by any chance?

(Nah, it isn't.)

Bruh, I'm happy for the animals, but this family is always atroturfing on Reddit for pr.

Cool. This isn't reddit. Moreover, I seriously doubt the family themselves are doing anything on reddit. Steve Irwin had an extremely popular show and made an impact on a lot of people. Chances are its just those people sharing love about someone who is gone.

The family isn't doingut, they pay people to do pr for them. If people online want to post ads to communities, just label them. Reddit or soon to be a ActivityPub instance.

Hopefully they treat wild animals better than their dad did.

Unpopular opinion I know, but every episode that dude was intentionally pissing off wild animals to get their reaction for the camera.

One of my favorite comments on that video: "the only guy who could grab a facehugger by the tail and say 'AIN'T SHE A BEAUT?!'"

As an Australian this is how I was introduced to the guy.

Fuck I couldn't stand Steve, and I don't care for the children. The kids are better with the animals at least. He was an irritating, reckless fuckwit.

The Irwins are like Fosters. Australian export that many of us don't enjoy.

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