You Can’t Make This Up

PETA, the animal rights group, decided to pick a fight with the ghost of Steve Irwin, the beloved conservationist and TV presenter, on what would have been his 57th birthday. Because, you know, that’s exactly what you do on someone’s birthday - trash their legacy. According to a report from Bored Panda, this ill-timed attack was sparked by Google’s decision to honor Irwin’s memory with a doodle, and boy, did it backfire.

The Backlash

The internet was quick to defend Irwin, who passed away in 2006, and the criticism came pouring in. People took to social media to express their outrage and disappointment at PETA’s tweets, which were seen as disrespectful and tone-deaf. It’s worth noting that PETA’s criticism of Irwin was not entirely unfounded, as some of his methods and actions have been questioned by animal welfare experts in the past. However, the timing and tone of their tweets were widely seen as inappropriate and insensitive.

Destroying PETA

The backlash was so severe that it’s being reported by Bored Panda, which compiled a list of 22 ways people destroyed PETA for their criticism of Steve Irwin. From hilarious memes to scathing tweets, the internet was united in its defense of the Crocodile Hunter. You can’t make this up - PETA, an organization that claims to care about animals, managed to alienate itself from the public by attacking a man who dedicated his life to conservation and wildlife preservation.

A Legacy of Love

Steve Irwin’s legacy is one of passion, dedication, and love for wildlife. He inspired a generation of people to care about and protect animals, and his memory continues to be celebrated by people all over the world. PETA, on the other hand, has once again shown that it’s out of touch with the public and more interested in stirring up controversy than actually helping animals.

The Final Word

So, to PETA, let this be a lesson: don’t mess with the Crocodile Hunter’s fans. As one Twitter user put it, “You can’t kill a legend, but you can kill your own reputation.” And that’s exactly what PETA did - they killed their own reputation, and for that, we can’t help but say, “Crikey!”