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The Exploitation Of Bindi Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter’s Daughter

2007-01-09
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Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, was a dedicated environmentalist and a consummate showman. He built his one-trick pony career into a multi-million dollar conglomerate.   

When he was killed by a stingray, his countrymen down under, and millions of fans around the world grieved.

Unfortunately, his eight-year-old daughter Bindi Irwin, hasn’t been given an opportunity to grieve or be a carefree child.

When Bindi’s brave little speech about her father at the Steve Irwin memorial service was received with universal praise and admiration, her family realized that the cute little girl was now their meal ticket.

The weight of the Irwin moneymaking machine has been put on her tiny little shoulders. 

Bindi is the star of a new 26-part nature documentary show Bindi, The Jungle Girl.

Bindi Irwin is  in America on a whirlwind tour that involves a gig on David Letterman and other TV shows , an address to the National Press Club and other appearances to promote Australia.

What the hell can a pigtailed 8-year-old girl share with the National Press Club? Is she going to pontificate on how the World Bank enslaves Third World countries?

Steve Irwin’s used his charisma and pluck not only to rake in untold millions, but also to become an ambassador for Australia.

Bindi Irwin’s pigtailed-charm has come to symbolize child exploitation. Her manager claims that Bindi isn’t being overworked, and that she doesn’t have to make any appearance if she is tired or just doesn’t feel like it.

Yeah right!

“Listen Dave, this is Mr A-Hole, Bindi’s manager, I’m sorry but she can’t make your show tonight. Bindi wants to stay in her hotel room and play with her Barbie instead.

Bindi may be a little child, but she senses that her family and entourage are relying on her. She’s a little trooper and would work herself to death to please her family and manager.

I refuse to participate in the exploitation of a young child; I will not watch Bindi’s documentary nor buy any Bindi merchandize for my young nieces.

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  • Karen

    MuchWiserNow said: “Typical anti-male feminist strategy.”

    Obviously my thinking isn’t that illogical. You just proved my point.

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    Oops…I meant husbands not men.

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    The last statistics I saw said 23% of wives cheat and 25% of men. Seems pretty close to me. Karen, don’t do what I did for most of my life. Don’t believe the false statistics in the media. What does this have to do with Bindi?

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    Oops…I meant husbands not men.

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    Oops…I meant husbands not men.

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    The last statistics I saw said 23% of wives cheat and 25% of men. Seems pretty close to me. Karen, don’t do what I did for most of my life. Don’t believe the false statistics in the media. What does this have to do with Bindi?

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    The last statistics I saw said 23% of wives cheat and 25% of men. Seems pretty close to me. Karen, don’t do what I did for most of my life. Don’t believe the false statistics in the media. What does this have to do with Bindi?

  • MuchWiserNow

    Karen said,

    “As for Roger and MuchWiserNow, you seem to have a little chip on your shoulder about women. Maybe you should get some therapy for that.”

    Karen,
    Typical anti-male feminist strategy. Attack, belittle, and evade, instead of answering or debating a simple question which was posed to you in a polite manner. The therapy you suggest lies in the fact that your illogical thinking is on display for everyone to see.

    Have a very nice day!

  • MuchWiserNow

    Karen said,

    “As for Roger and MuchWiserNow, you seem to have a little chip on your shoulder about women. Maybe you should get some therapy for that.”

    Karen,
    Typical anti-male feminist strategy. Attack, belittle, and evade, instead of answering or debating a simple question which was posed to you in a polite manner. The therapy you suggest lies in the fact that your illogical thinking is on display for everyone to see.

    Have a very nice day!

  • MuchWiserNow

    Karen said,

    “As for Roger and MuchWiserNow, you seem to have a little chip on your shoulder about women. Maybe you should get some therapy for that.”

    Karen,
    Typical anti-male feminist strategy. Attack, belittle, and evade, instead of answering or debating a simple question which was posed to you in a polite manner. The therapy you suggest lies in the fact that your illogical thinking is on display for everyone to see.

    Have a very nice day!

  • Karen

    “Bindi’s choice??????????????? She’s freakin’ 8 years old!! The only choice she should be making is whether to wear the Barney or the Scooby-Do T-Shirt to school.”

    Clearly, you’re somewhat out of touch about 8 year olds.

    Here are some facts:

    Your 8 year old is now building on the base of skills developed during early childhood and moving toward greater independence, both intellectually and emotionally.

    Language and Thinking Development
    *can converse at an almost adult level
    *reading may be a major interest
    *seeks to understand the reasons for things
    *begins to feel competent in skills and have preferences for some activities and subjects
    *thinking is organized and logical

    Oh, and by the way, I’m the parent of an 8 year old. He hasn’t been interested in Barney since he was 2.

    As for Roger and MuchWiserNow, you seem to have a little chip on your shoulder about women. Maybe you should get some therapy for that.

  • Karen

    “Bindi’s choice??????????????? She’s freakin’ 8 years old!! The only choice she should be making is whether to wear the Barney or the Scooby-Do T-Shirt to school.”

    Clearly, you’re somewhat out of touch about 8 year olds.

    Here are some facts:

    Your 8 year old is now building on the base of skills developed during early childhood and moving toward greater independence, both intellectually and emotionally.

    Language and Thinking Development
    *can converse at an almost adult level
    *reading may be a major interest
    *seeks to understand the reasons for things
    *begins to feel competent in skills and have preferences for some activities and subjects
    *thinking is organized and logical

    Oh, and by the way, I’m the parent of an 8 year old. He hasn’t been interested in Barney since he was 2.

    As for Roger and MuchWiserNow, you seem to have a little chip on your shoulder about women. Maybe you should get some therapy for that.

  • Karen

    “Bindi’s choice??????????????? She’s freakin’ 8 years old!! The only choice she should be making is whether to wear the Barney or the Scooby-Do T-Shirt to school.”

    Clearly, you’re somewhat out of touch about 8 year olds.

    Here are some facts:

    Your 8 year old is now building on the base of skills developed during early childhood and moving toward greater independence, both intellectually and emotionally.

    Language and Thinking Development
    *can converse at an almost adult level
    *reading may be a major interest
    *seeks to understand the reasons for things
    *begins to feel competent in skills and have preferences for some activities and subjects
    *thinking is organized and logical

    Oh, and by the way, I’m the parent of an 8 year old. He hasn’t been interested in Barney since he was 2.

    As for Roger and MuchWiserNow, you seem to have a little chip on your shoulder about women. Maybe you should get some therapy for that.

  • MuchWiserNow

    Roger said,
    “80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.”

    Karen said,
    “Of course, that wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that 62% of married men have affairs.”

    Karen,
    If one were to believe your figures then I wonder
    what percentage of the 62% of married men who are having affairs, carry on affairs with women who are also married?

    So, it can be said that women play a central part when it relates to both having affairs and initiating divorce when one combines the two stats.

    Example: 50% of the 62% of married men carry on affairs with women who are also married.

    80-85% of women initiate divorce proceedings.

    Pretty one-sided to say the least! Don’t you agree?

  • MuchWiserNow

    Roger said,
    “80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.”

    Karen said,
    “Of course, that wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that 62% of married men have affairs.”

    Karen,
    If one were to believe your figures then I wonder
    what percentage of the 62% of married men who are having affairs, carry on affairs with women who are also married?

    So, it can be said that women play a central part when it relates to both having affairs and initiating divorce when one combines the two stats.

    Example: 50% of the 62% of married men carry on affairs with women who are also married.

    80-85% of women initiate divorce proceedings.

    Pretty one-sided to say the least! Don’t you agree?

  • MuchWiserNow

    Roger said,
    “80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.”

    Karen said,
    “Of course, that wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that 62% of married men have affairs.”

    Karen,
    If one were to believe your figures then I wonder
    what percentage of the 62% of married men who are having affairs, carry on affairs with women who are also married?

    So, it can be said that women play a central part when it relates to both having affairs and initiating divorce when one combines the two stats.

    Example: 50% of the 62% of married men carry on affairs with women who are also married.

    80-85% of women initiate divorce proceedings.

    Pretty one-sided to say the least! Don’t you agree?

  • Robert Paul Reyes

    Bindi’s choice??????????????? She’s freakin’ 8 years old!! The only choice she should be making is whether to wear the Barney or the Scooby-Do T-Shirt to school.

    Parents, with the best interests of their children at hear, make crucial decisions for their very young children.

  • Robert Paul Reyes

    Bindi’s choice??????????????? She’s freakin’ 8 years old!! The only choice she should be making is whether to wear the Barney or the Scooby-Do T-Shirt to school.

    Parents, with the best interests of their children at hear, make crucial decisions for their very young children.

  • Robert Paul Reyes

    Bindi’s choice??????????????? She’s freakin’ 8 years old!! The only choice she should be making is whether to wear the Barney or the Scooby-Do T-Shirt to school.

    Parents, with the best interests of their children at hear, make crucial decisions for their very young children.

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    Sorry, I think this is wrong. I think it is Bindi’s choice, and it may be her way of coping. It’s obvious she’s having fun, and I’m sure it makes her feel close to her dad.

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    Sorry, I think this is wrong. I think it is Bindi’s choice, and it may be her way of coping. It’s obvious she’s having fun, and I’m sure it makes her feel close to her dad.

  • http://www.sharedparentingworks.org Teri Stoddard

    Sorry, I think this is wrong. I think it is Bindi’s choice, and it may be her way of coping. It’s obvious she’s having fun, and I’m sure it makes her feel close to her dad.

  • Denis

    “Businesses have known for years that you WILL drive human behavior with monetary incentives and rewards – just as the divorce industry does today.”

    And similarly business marketing departments understand human behavior as well. They know that male-bashing advertisements targeting the female market works. That is why they are so prevalent. Unfortunately, many women actually start to believe, and then continue to believe, that they are superior to men generally, or that men are inferior in various ways to women. This legitimizes for women their unjust treatment of men. This also drives the divorce, or at the very least, the many lousy marriages in existance in the U.S. today.

  • Denis

    “Businesses have known for years that you WILL drive human behavior with monetary incentives and rewards – just as the divorce industry does today.”

    And similarly business marketing departments understand human behavior as well. They know that male-bashing advertisements targeting the female market works. That is why they are so prevalent. Unfortunately, many women actually start to believe, and then continue to believe, that they are superior to men generally, or that men are inferior in various ways to women. This legitimizes for women their unjust treatment of men. This also drives the divorce, or at the very least, the many lousy marriages in existance in the U.S. today.

  • Denis

    “Businesses have known for years that you WILL drive human behavior with monetary incentives and rewards – just as the divorce industry does today.”

    And similarly business marketing departments understand human behavior as well. They know that male-bashing advertisements targeting the female market works. That is why they are so prevalent. Unfortunately, many women actually start to believe, and then continue to believe, that they are superior to men generally, or that men are inferior in various ways to women. This legitimizes for women their unjust treatment of men. This also drives the divorce, or at the very least, the many lousy marriages in existance in the U.S. today.

  • roger

    I can’t comment on that 62% figure.
    But in a no-fault divorce market, it can be as simple as “he wouldn’t let me by enough pairs of shoes” or, “I fell out of love”, or “I didn’t feel fullfilled”…or any number of “reasons”.

    But, then it may have something to do with the re-distribution of wealth following a divorce, where “she takes him to the cleaners”.

    Businesses have known for years that you WILL drive human behavior with monetary incentives and rewards – just as the divorce industry does today.

  • roger

    I can’t comment on that 62% figure.
    But in a no-fault divorce market, it can be as simple as “he wouldn’t let me by enough pairs of shoes” or, “I fell out of love”, or “I didn’t feel fullfilled”…or any number of “reasons”.

    But, then it may have something to do with the re-distribution of wealth following a divorce, where “she takes him to the cleaners”.

    Businesses have known for years that you WILL drive human behavior with monetary incentives and rewards – just as the divorce industry does today.

  • roger

    I can’t comment on that 62% figure.
    But in a no-fault divorce market, it can be as simple as “he wouldn’t let me by enough pairs of shoes” or, “I fell out of love”, or “I didn’t feel fullfilled”…or any number of “reasons”.

    But, then it may have something to do with the re-distribution of wealth following a divorce, where “she takes him to the cleaners”.

    Businesses have known for years that you WILL drive human behavior with monetary incentives and rewards – just as the divorce industry does today.

  • Karen

    “80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.”

    Of course, that wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that 62% of married men have affairs.

  • Karen

    “80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.”

    Of course, that wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that 62% of married men have affairs.

  • Karen

    “80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.”

    Of course, that wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that 62% of married men have affairs.

  • roger

    80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.
    go to a divorce website and dig it up.

  • roger

    80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.
    go to a divorce website and dig it up.

  • roger

    80-85% of divorces are initiated by women.
    go to a divorce website and dig it up.

  • Karen

    “No. That is data. Just the facts, mam.”

    Are those facts or that data available on line? Can you tell me where to learn more?

    I’m not being sarcastic. I’m genuinely interested.

  • Karen

    “No. That is data. Just the facts, mam.”

    Are those facts or that data available on line? Can you tell me where to learn more?

    I’m not being sarcastic. I’m genuinely interested.

  • Karen

    “No. That is data. Just the facts, mam.”

    Are those facts or that data available on line? Can you tell me where to learn more?

    I’m not being sarcastic. I’m genuinely interested.

  • roger

    “The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.”

    And THAT’S not sexist?
    Umm….ok.

    No. That is data. Just the facts, mam.

  • roger

    “The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.”

    And THAT’S not sexist?
    Umm….ok.

    No. That is data. Just the facts, mam.

  • roger

    “The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.”

    And THAT’S not sexist?
    Umm….ok.

    No. That is data. Just the facts, mam.

  • donnieboy57

    Karen, I am of the opinion that you don’t judge women at all. Lets not be “too” judgemental when it comes to the ladies ah? I have employed hundreds of men AND women in my life and I can tell you that women are much more manipulative than men, much more gender drivin when holding anyone accountable for any action at anytime for anything and many times more prone to doing what benefits them first, not the chidren. You may not like it, but it doesn’t change reality. Your world is different than mine and that is the way it is.

  • donnieboy57

    Karen, I am of the opinion that you don’t judge women at all. Lets not be “too” judgemental when it comes to the ladies ah? I have employed hundreds of men AND women in my life and I can tell you that women are much more manipulative than men, much more gender drivin when holding anyone accountable for any action at anytime for anything and many times more prone to doing what benefits them first, not the chidren. You may not like it, but it doesn’t change reality. Your world is different than mine and that is the way it is.

  • donnieboy57

    Karen, I am of the opinion that you don’t judge women at all. Lets not be “too” judgemental when it comes to the ladies ah? I have employed hundreds of men AND women in my life and I can tell you that women are much more manipulative than men, much more gender drivin when holding anyone accountable for any action at anytime for anything and many times more prone to doing what benefits them first, not the chidren. You may not like it, but it doesn’t change reality. Your world is different than mine and that is the way it is.

  • Karen

    “The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.”

    And THAT’S not sexist?
    Umm….ok.

    “Nice, but like him, not the brightest.”

    and you would know this personally, because….?

    I guess I just don’t spend as much time worrying about how a seemingly intelligent woman is going to parent her child. I’m not going to judge a mother when I don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes and in their personal life.

  • Karen

    “The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.”

    And THAT’S not sexist?
    Umm….ok.

    “Nice, but like him, not the brightest.”

    and you would know this personally, because….?

    I guess I just don’t spend as much time worrying about how a seemingly intelligent woman is going to parent her child. I’m not going to judge a mother when I don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes and in their personal life.

  • Karen

    “The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.”

    And THAT’S not sexist?
    Umm….ok.

    “Nice, but like him, not the brightest.”

    and you would know this personally, because….?

    I guess I just don’t spend as much time worrying about how a seemingly intelligent woman is going to parent her child. I’m not going to judge a mother when I don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes and in their personal life.

  • http://lovability.org amfortas

    Karen said,

    “Give Terri Irwin the credit and respect of being first and foremost, Bindi’s mother. Trust her judgement. Bindi is her child and she will do what is in Bindi’s best interest.”

    This is just sexist crap. Good judgement does not come attached to the placenta. There are good mothers, bad mothers, indifferent mothers, plain stupid ones and evil ones too. Many have no idea what is in their child’s best interest. The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.

    Bindi’s mum may well be a nice lady – I am assuming positively, giving her credit – but there are accountants, ‘wild-life’ ‘experts’ who care for animals more than humans and reef money from wherever, product-floggers up the Ying-Yang, everybody and his friggin’ hoop-jumping dog cashing in on Bindi’s appeal. Even if this woman has Bindi’s interests at heart, she may well be being overwhelmed by all the hangers-on, the TV interviewers (oh, so cheap TV), the magazine editors (almost to a woman, women’s magazines) etc beating a path to her door. Bindi’s mum was a back-blocks country girl when she met Steve. Nice, but like him, not the brightest.

    Bindi is only 8. Get it, Karen?

    As a famous ‘personality’ here says, as his catch phrase, “Shame, shame, shame”.

  • http://lovability.org amfortas

    Karen said,

    “Give Terri Irwin the credit and respect of being first and foremost, Bindi’s mother. Trust her judgement. Bindi is her child and she will do what is in Bindi’s best interest.”

    This is just sexist crap. Good judgement does not come attached to the placenta. There are good mothers, bad mothers, indifferent mothers, plain stupid ones and evil ones too. Many have no idea what is in their child’s best interest. The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.

    Bindi’s mum may well be a nice lady – I am assuming positively, giving her credit – but there are accountants, ‘wild-life’ ‘experts’ who care for animals more than humans and reef money from wherever, product-floggers up the Ying-Yang, everybody and his friggin’ hoop-jumping dog cashing in on Bindi’s appeal. Even if this woman has Bindi’s interests at heart, she may well be being overwhelmed by all the hangers-on, the TV interviewers (oh, so cheap TV), the magazine editors (almost to a woman, women’s magazines) etc beating a path to her door. Bindi’s mum was a back-blocks country girl when she met Steve. Nice, but like him, not the brightest.

    Bindi is only 8. Get it, Karen?

    As a famous ‘personality’ here says, as his catch phrase, “Shame, shame, shame”.

  • http://lovability.org amfortas

    Karen said,

    “Give Terri Irwin the credit and respect of being first and foremost, Bindi’s mother. Trust her judgement. Bindi is her child and she will do what is in Bindi’s best interest.”

    This is just sexist crap. Good judgement does not come attached to the placenta. There are good mothers, bad mothers, indifferent mothers, plain stupid ones and evil ones too. Many have no idea what is in their child’s best interest. The wholesale destruction of families, by mothers, is testament to that.

    Bindi’s mum may well be a nice lady – I am assuming positively, giving her credit – but there are accountants, ‘wild-life’ ‘experts’ who care for animals more than humans and reef money from wherever, product-floggers up the Ying-Yang, everybody and his friggin’ hoop-jumping dog cashing in on Bindi’s appeal. Even if this woman has Bindi’s interests at heart, she may well be being overwhelmed by all the hangers-on, the TV interviewers (oh, so cheap TV), the magazine editors (almost to a woman, women’s magazines) etc beating a path to her door. Bindi’s mum was a back-blocks country girl when she met Steve. Nice, but like him, not the brightest.

    Bindi is only 8. Get it, Karen?

    As a famous ‘personality’ here says, as his catch phrase, “Shame, shame, shame”.

  • Robert Paul Reyes

    I entered “Bindi” in Google’s news search engine, and the majority of the editorials expressed the view that Bindi was being exploited. Thank goodness, I am far from being alone in my opinion.







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