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They Come in Three’s
If you are an outstanding Australian, top of your game, loved by all, a legend in your own lifetime, then you will be very nervous this week as the news of Steve Irwin and Peter Brock’s tragic deaths fill our airways - because fate always dishes out disasters in threes.This week Australians across the globe have been shocked and saddened by the loss of two of Australia’s greats. Steve Irwin may not have won a gold medal, or held an international trophy over his head, but he was truly an inspirational ambassador to our country and one of those rare people in our history who have helped shape our nations’ identity abroad.
Feverishly passionate, with an energy and enthusiasm not dampened by the cynics among us who were wary at first of his outlandish behavior, expecting a false belly under his crazy exterior. Delving deeper, we discovered a man who was just a good bloke, devoted to what he loved most - his family and his work. The sight of his manager on TV this week paying tribute to his mate was truly heartbreaking. Dressed in scruffy work clothes and struggling to hold back tears, he showed us a glimpse of Steve’s real world. Far from Hollywood hype, he was just Steve, a simple bloke with like minded mates who had a passion and got his message out to the world. A true Aussie legend !
On the bright side, living in London we never stop hearing the poms whining about our deadly snakes, spiders and sharks. Most are too scared to visit Australia for fear of being eaten, stung or bitten. They never knew we had an animal with no legs, no arms, no head and no brain with a knife in its tail that hides in the sand on tropical beaches. Don’t expect to see a pommie down under for a while.
Then there’s Brocky. The King. Peter Perfect.
Winner of the Bathurst 1000 nine times. He made Toranas cool and Commodores scream, and did it all with a smooth talking, easygoing charm that endeared him to everyone he met or entertained.
Incredibly professional and painfully anal about the slightest racing detail, he forged a career that will be remembered for a long time to come. The mountain won’t be the same without him and our TV screens will be a slightly darker place without his warm smile and depth of knowledge. A quintessential Australian and one a lot of us aspire to be.
So if you are worthy of adulation and love from a nation like Australia, then you better watch your step this week because we can’t stand another shock. So I send this message out –
Hoges stay away from the crocs’; Dawnie, avoid the water; Shane, don’t even leave the bloody house; and Richie Benaud, mate, come around to my house now. I’ll make you a cuppa and keep a 24 hr watch over you. We can’t lose another legend this week.
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...or Bert Newton !
RIP Crocodile Hunter. Just don't forget to protect perhaps the greatest Aussie of them all - The Bush Tucker Man. For the love of all things good stay away from the Outback!
Can we put forward suggestions? If so, I'd like to nominate one J.Howard. All those in favour...
Would love to make up a wish list.....I'm wondering if it's possible to backdate and bring someone in off the bench.....I could come up with a name or 2 that I'd rather see than the late great croc hunter....I'm thinking bushy eyebrows and a comb over..mmmm...oo and what about the woman who keeps telling me I can get rock hard abs while watching TV...
Is Skippy dead?
What about Molly or the Purple Wiggle?
Anyway here's a thought maybe they could change the name of Bathurst to Brockwurst and incorporate the great Aussie Snag Competition and turn into a real Ozfest. Instead of a moment of silence we could all raise a snag in his honour. RIP Fellas you'll be sorely missed.
Peter Butler: Yes, Skippy is dead. All the roos that played Skippy were euthanased and fed to Bouncer the fat lab on Neighbours, one can at a time. That's the way it goes in showbiz, Pal. That aside, does anyone see the pattern emerging? Fast driver killed by stationary tree; savage animal wrestler killed by inert fish; I'm tipping Rolf Harris to go next in a tragic paintbrush-through-the-eye incident.
Nice sentiments young man. With the poms all being so worried about the nasties, it's good to know there is an ashes 'plan B' if they win the first 2. Move the next 3 tests to the beach. The sand will be too hot for their delicate little white feet, they are all shite at remembering to put on sunscreen and will all have sunstroke by the second drinks break, and none of them can swim, so any decent tonks in to the ocean will allow you to run 438 runs until the tide comes in.
Great write up!
May The Crocodile Hunter & Brocky Rest In Peace.