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PapaBear

09-03-2006, 08:40 PM

<a href="http://www.news.com.au/0,,,00.html" target="_self">Link from an Australian news site</a>  2:14pm: THE Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is dead. It is understood he was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest.*-- END Story Summary () -*    He was killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said.It is understood he was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest.He was swimming off the Low Isles at Port Douglas filming an underwater documentary and that's when it occured. Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality this morning at Batt Reef off Port Douglas. I need to credit the source. "Dude" from hideoutheretics.net posted it first. I never thought I'd get fresh news from there.

This message was edited by PapaBear on 9-4-06 @ 1:01 AM

MadMatt

09-03-2006, 08:46 PM

I just saw links to the story but the sites must be getting pounded because I can't get on.  It will royally suck if it's true; I liked the guy!EDIT: Even your link is locking up for me PB.  This does not bode well...EDIT 2:  Finally got a link to work, this one to a New Zealand news outlet - Same lack of detail as the original.<a href="http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=103046">http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=103046</a>

This message was edited by MadMatt on 9-4-06 @ 12:50 AM

FUNKMAN

09-03-2006, 08:48 PM

just posting a pic<img height="505" src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby4fsr_tEAB8Bgj.jzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN 0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12v3mvlo2/EXP=1157431660/**http%3a//cdn.compuserve.com/gallery/i/i/irwin/SteveIrwin_Gilbo_529323_Max.jpg" width="375" border="0" />

SinA

09-03-2006, 08:49 PM

crikey!you mess with the ________, you get the_______.  no one expects the "bull" to be a stingray.(if confirmed) he lived it to the fullest, entertained and taught a lot of people along the way

PapaBear

09-03-2006, 08:50 PM

At least those damn crocks didn't get him.

FUNKMAN

09-03-2006, 08:51 PM

hopefully the story is a bunch of crock...

bobrobot

09-03-2006, 08:51 PM

All the Australian paper & wire services have something about it now!<a href="http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20349890-5005961,00.html">http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20349890-5005961,00.html</a><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411425/825836">http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411425/825836</a>

This message was edited by bobogolem on 9-4-06 @ 12:54 AM

MadMatt

09-03-2006, 08:53 PM

Damn it!  ABC News online has the story, so it looks like it is "legit."  Here's the link:<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200609/s1732439.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200609/s1732439.htm</a>Man, the poor guy.  What's worse is he has a young child...

Tenbatsuzen

09-03-2006, 08:58 PM

On the positive side, it'll lead to a good O&A bit on Tuesday.

FUNKMAN

09-03-2006, 09:01 PM

damn barbs! i hate e'm!!except barbara eden of courseRIP brother...

bobrobot

09-03-2006, 09:02 PM

O DEATH, Where is thy Stingray?<img height="266" src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/11/photogalleries/giantcatfish/images/primary/stingray_normal.jpg" width="461" border="0" />O Steve, where is thy victory?<img height="247" src="http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/1/10/200px-Steve-Irwin.jpg" width="200" border="0" />

This message was edited by bobogolem on 9-4-06 @ 1:07 AM

CuzBum

09-03-2006, 09:04 PM

The Crocodile Hunter killed by something other than a crocodile, it's a fuckin' paradox or something.

JesterOfSadness

09-03-2006, 09:05 PM

Shit man..I was a real fan of him when I used to be a reptile fanatic.R.I.P. Steve "Crikey"

FUNKMAN

09-03-2006, 09:10 PM

CuzBum wrote: The Crocodile Hunter killed by something other than a crocodile, it's a fuckin' paradox or something. it's defenitely a barbaric way to go...

Dirtybird12

09-03-2006, 09:14 PM

That really does suck man. He was really passionate about his work. Bummer

FMJeff

09-03-2006, 09:16 PM

aww man...that just sucks...

suggums

09-03-2006, 09:19 PM

this thread sucks!(come to the other one)

Fezticle98

09-03-2006, 10:09 PM

Crazy. I feel bad for his wife and kids.What a wild way to go out. Crikey!

keithy_19

09-03-2006, 10:52 PM

That sucks. Never really watched the show or anything, but he sure did love what he did. Feel bad for his family too. Just cause everyone else said it, I feel obligated to. "Crikey"

Dirtybird12

09-04-2006, 12:58 AM

let the tributes begin - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PxkThm29bo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PxkThm29bo</a>

Bulldogcakes

09-04-2006, 02:19 AM

<a href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/stingray_injury/page3_em.htm" target="_self" title="Stingray Bites">Stingray Bites</a>A skinlike covering, the sheath, over the stinger encloses the venom
glands. The spine lies in a groove along the tail. Injury from a
stingray can damage a person's muscles or tendons in addition to the
cut or puncture wound. Part of the sheath and spine can be left in the
wound. The venom is composed of many different substances that cause
tissue to break down and die as well as cause severe pain.
<ul><li>The toxins contained in the sheath can cause the following symptoms:
 
 
<ul><li>Immediate and severe pain radiating up the limb and lasting up to 48 hours
 
 
</li><li>Swelling in the wounded area
 
 
</li><li>Bleeding from the wound
 
 
</li><li>Color change in the area of injury—first dusky blue, then red
 
 
</li><li>Sweating
 
 
</li><li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1950">Low blood pressure</a>
 
 
</li><li>Faintness, weakness, dizziness
 
 
</li><li>Salivation, nausea, vomiting, <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1900">diarrhea</a>
 
 
</li><li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20628">Headache</a>
 
 
</li><li>Shortness of breath
 
 
</li><li>Seizure
 
 
</li><li><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2024">Muscle cramps</a> and pain, paralysis
 
 
</li><li>Heart rhythm irregularities
 
 
</li><li>Death, though rare, has been reported from a puncture of the heart or abdomen and from loss of blood.</li></ul>
</li></ul> For a guy who was bit a million times by everything, thats a pretty weird way to go,

kosmo8

09-04-2006, 03:08 AM

On Earth 2, the croc hunter gets killed by a fish.

LordJezo

09-04-2006, 04:08 AM

Crazy stuff.   Anyone else ever swim with stingrays?  I did it in the Cayman Islands as does everyone else who goes down there.  Never knew they could murder you, but I guess this goes right into what O&A were talking about this week on how when you go to the islands the natives just take chances with us tourists. Sure was fun, though, I'd recommend it to anyone who goes to the Cayman Islands.

romey79

09-04-2006, 04:19 AM

The croc hunter is dead, yet Crocodile Dundee lives...?  There really is no god.<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090555/"> </a>

Mr.Pants

09-04-2006, 04:37 AM

Coincidently, the Rays beat the Mariners yesterday. I'm sure there's an innapropriate joke somewhere in there. This is the good thread, right?

Clutch

09-04-2006, 04:49 AM

It's funny ... i saw this on ESPN first thing this morning .... Why was he working today?

Reephdweller

09-04-2006, 04:51 AM

bobrobot

09-04-2006, 04:57 AM

Reefdweller wrote: <img height="393" src="http://www.4so9.com/cauca/files/ban-doc/francois/stingray/198%20lb%20stingray%201%20.JPG" width="539" border="0" />This looks like it's from some kinda Filipino gang bang stingray porno film!!!(look at the expressions on their faces and ask yerself, " are they doing it from behind, or underneath???)

This message was edited by bobogolem on 9-4-06 @ 9:01 AM

bobrobot

09-04-2006, 05:43 AM

Here's a gruesome thought... since he was filming a documentary, his death is probably on film!!!

Don Stugots

09-04-2006, 06:23 AM

God speed Croc. Hunter, we hardly knew yee. my oldest nephew used to be hooked on his show.  so, i have spent hours and hours watching this guy.  he had no fear and seemed to live life to the fullest.

FUNKMAN

09-04-2006, 06:59 AM

i thought barbs were only a problem in barbados? 

Dirtybird12

09-04-2006, 07:09 AM

throw another steve on the barbie.oh im sorry mr. irwin.. too soon?

Dan-E

09-04-2006, 07:12 AM

<img border="0" src="http://www.uwcsea.edu.sg/grade4/Nigel%20van%20Broekhoven/sad_crocodile.gif" /> 

This message was edited by Dan-E on 9-4-06 @ 11:13 AM

Dirtybird12

09-04-2006, 07:37 AM

Irwin was in the area to film pieces for a show called "Ocean's Deadliest" with Phillippe Cousteau, grandson of Jacques, Irwin's manager and friend John Stainton told CNN's "American Morning." But weather had prevented the crew from doing work for that program, said Stainton, so Irwin decided to do some softer features for a new children's TV show he was doing with his daughter, Bindi."He came over the top of a stingray that was buried in the sand, and the barb came up and hit him in the chest," said Stainton.

Fezticle98

09-04-2006, 07:42 AM

Steve Irwin was definitely a Steve.

BrownTown

09-04-2006, 08:21 AM

The crummiest part about this (as if any of it isn't crummy) is that his wife is trekking through mountains in Tasmania right now. Everything I've read says she has no clue her husband is dead, yet the rest of the world does. 

This message was edited by BrownTown on 9-4-06 @ 12:21 PM

ShelleBink

09-04-2006, 08:37 AM

BrownTown wrote: The crummiest part about this (as if any of it isn't crummy) is that his wife is trekking through mountains in Tasmania right now. Everything I've read says she has no clue her husband is dead, yet the rest of the world does. 

This message was edited by BrownTown on 9-4-06 @ 12:21 PM  They seemed very dedicated to each other and their careers... I think probably the most remarkable part is the passion he had for his career... I think most people wish they had that sort of interest in what they did. Its a real tragedy, but I think even with all of his animal training and exposure to millions of species... the likelihood of something like this happening was rather high.

lleeder

09-04-2006, 08:58 AM

How did this guy die, but the Wild Boyz are alive and well?

suggums

09-04-2006, 09:07 AM

Reefdweller wrote: <img width="539" height="393" border="0" src="http://www.4so9.com/cauca/files/ban-doc/francois/stingray/198%20lb%20stingray%201%20.JPG" />  is that hottub with the glasses?

Dirtybird12

09-04-2006, 10:22 AM

There IS footage of the attack.  Wildlife documentary maker Ben Cropp, citing a colleague who saw footage of the attack, told Time.com that Irwin had accidentally boxed the animal in. "It stopped and twisted and threw up its tail with the spike, and it caught him in the chest," said Cropp. "It's a defensive thing. It's like being stabbed with a dirty dagger."The question is - will it ever be shown? I really think if it were up to Steve - he would show it. As an exercise... to teach others from his mistakes.  But with his children & evrything, he may not want it out there. Who knows. I'd watch it. Twisted? yes... <h4>FOOTAGE of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin being fatally attacked by a stingray on the Great Barrier Reef has been handed to Queensland police as fans worldwide come to grips with the "freak" death.</h4>Irwin, 44, was killed almost instantly when the stingray stabbed him in the heart with its poisonous 20cm barb as he snorkelled off Port Douglas, in north Queensland, yesterday morning. 

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feralBoy

09-04-2006, 10:40 AM

He was on OnA once promoting his film.  He was even talking about sex and stuff with OnA, and was totally cool with it.  The publicist cut off the conversation though.  He seemed like a genuinely cool guy.  Pretty sad shit.

Justice4all

09-04-2006, 10:41 AM

Well this just sucks. Croc hunter did alot for thw world, teaching many people about the animals in this wonderful world we live in.Yea it ALSO sucks that his wife prob. knows nothing about this yet. He has a little boy that I think is now 3 or 4 years old. And if they are the kind of husband and wife I think they are, they MIGHT show the footage as a way to show what NOT to do to a stingray, safety style of video.He died doing what he loved, not many people can say that. RIP Steve!!"Oi! I'm dead!"

Tenbatsuzen

09-04-2006, 10:43 AM

<a href="http://afro202.com/archives/oa-bits/croc-hunter.mp3" target="_self">http://afro202.com/archives/oa-bits/croc-hunter.mp3</a> O&A's Croc Hunter bit.

INFOSTUD

09-04-2006, 12:16 PM

I  really digged his show when it first came on.  I always thought of Steve Irwin as the anti-Jack Hanna; Hanna was a wuz who often seemed scared of the the animals.   Steve was the real deal!!!.  When his show first became popular, he sent me several autographed post cards from the Austrilia Zoo--plus autographed Croc Hunter promo pics for free.    Say hi to Merlyn Perkins up there heave. Rest in Peace

Enabler

09-04-2006, 12:33 PM

Honestly...is there one person out there who has watched an episode of croc hunter and not said, "This guy is nuts...he's going to get himself killed!" This whole situation sucks and I feel very bad for his wife and kids, but nobody should be too shocked. Steve-O is next...mark my words.  

silas

09-04-2006, 12:38 PM

fagenabler wrote: Honestly...is there one person out there who has watched an episode of croc hunter and not said, "This guy is nuts...he's going to get himself killed!" This whole situation sucks and I feel very bad for his wife and kids, but nobody should be too shocked. Agreed,,,hunter became the hunted (i assume that will be one of many corny headlines)

joeyballsack

09-04-2006, 01:01 PM

So to recap..here are the standings in the Battle of Nature Vs. Humans. In Alaska..the Grizzlies mauled Timothy Treadwell advancing to the finals against the Stingrays, who came up with a big win in a stinging upset over Steve Irwin down in Australia. Who would win in a fight..grizzly or stingray ?

fleshysilo

09-04-2006, 01:08 PM

ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG

UnknownPD

09-04-2006, 01:13 PM

Anyone else ever swim with stingrays?  I did it in the Cayman Islands as does everyone else who goes down there.  Never knew they could murder you, but I guess this goes right into what O&A were talking about this week on how when you go to the islands the natives just take chances with us touristsYou're probably more likely to be killed by the car than the animal

Bulldogcakes

09-04-2006, 01:56 PM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: On the positive side, it'll lead to a good O&A bit on Tuesday.  Let me guess what they'll say (especially Anthony)1-No surprise. The guy makes a living putting himself in situations no human belongs in. 2-The guy was completely nuts 3- Then he'll do his "Isnt she a beauty!" voice and say "Aren't I a dummy?" <blockquote />

tele7

09-04-2006, 02:04 PM

I just found out about this from the board.  What a bummer.  I really feel for his wife and kids.

Bulldogcakes

09-04-2006, 02:05 PM

You know, instead of being sad for the guy I've decided to admire him and the life he lead. He had more fucking adventure in a year than most of us shlubs will get in a lifetime. He was relatively young, but in his 44 years he lived 100 times more than most people will in 80. AND he spent most of his life pursuing his passion. As opposed to what the rest of the world does, taking the safe route and getting a safe boring job with benefits living a long, meaningless life. <img width="110" height="302" border="0" src="http://www.tu-bs.de:8080/%7Ey0020041/bier/fosters.jpg" /> Here's my eulogy mate! Nicely done!     

This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 9-4-06 @ 6:28 PM

tele7

09-04-2006, 02:32 PM

The ABC 6 0'clock news in New York called it a "Fluke Accident".  I wish I was kidding. 

Bulldogcakes

09-04-2006, 02:34 PM

telecaster7 wrote: The ABC 6 0'clock news in New York called it a "Fluke Accident". I wish I was kidding.  Yeah. The whole thing left me feeling CRABBY too.  <blockquote />

PapaBear

09-04-2006, 02:43 PM

On my local news tonight, they said only 16 people have been killed by stingrays since 1969. That's pretty low considering how much contact there is between them and humans. The whole thing is just crazy.

Gvac

09-04-2006, 03:10 PM

I don't think I've ever seen anyone live their life with as much enthusiasm and unfettered joy as the Crocodile Hunter.  The guy's attitude was infectious, and even though his popularity kind of waned in recent years he gave me lots of laughs and cringes.  Even though you always had the feeling he wouldn't die a natural death it still sucks that he went so young and in such a one-in-a-million way.

FUNKMAN

09-04-2006, 03:21 PM

what song do you think earl will be playing on tuesday?> Deep In The Heart Of Texas> Don't Go Breaking My Heart> Heartbreaker - Stones or Zep> I Come From The Land Down Under - Men At Work> The Time Has Come - Midnight Oil> New Sensation - INXS> Crocodile Rock - Elton John

Dan-E

09-04-2006, 03:34 PM

FUNKMAN wrote: what song do you think earl will be playing on tuesday?> Deep In The Heart Of Texas> Don't Go Breaking My Heart> Heartbreaker - Stones or Zep> I Come From The Land Down Under - Men At Work> The Time Has Come - Midnight Oil> New Sensation - INXS> Crocodile Rock - Elton John            > dont stand so close ot me - Sting and the police

bobrobot

09-04-2006, 03:54 PM

FUNKMAN wrote: what song do you think earl will be playing on tuesday?> Deep In The Heart Of Texas> Don't Go Breaking My Heart> Heartbreaker - Stones or Zep> I Come From The Land Down Under - Men At Work> The Time Has Come - Midnight Oil> New Sensation - INXS> Crocodile Rock - Elton John<img height="274" src="http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~campber/peg.jpg" width="273" border="0" />

Justice4all

09-04-2006, 05:45 PM

bobogolem wrote: FUNKMAN wrote: what song do you think earl will be playing on tuesday?> Deep In The Heart Of Texas> Don't Go Breaking My Heart> Heartbreaker - Stones or Zep> I Come From The Land Down Under - Men At Work> The Time Has Come - Midnight Oil> New Sensation - INXS> Crocodile Rock - Elton John<img height="274" src="http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~campber/peg.jpg" width="273" border="0" />Hear of the matter- Don Henly

BandofBrothers

09-04-2006, 05:48 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8h6yXREbV0 The News from Australia, the full story.

OGC

09-04-2006, 05:58 PM

BandofBrothers wrote: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8h6yXREbV0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8h6yXREbV0</a> The News from Australia, the full story. I fixed that for you.

PapaBear

09-04-2006, 09:17 PM

<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060905/en_nm/australia_irwin_dc_10" target="_self">Gruesome details</a> by manager John Stainton, after viewing the video...  "It shows that Steve came over the top of the ray and the tail came up, and spiked him here (in the chest)," Stainton said after watching the footage."He pulled it out and the next minute he's gone. The cameraman had to shut down," he said."It's a very hard thing to watch because you're actually witnessing somebody die ... it's terrible." 

This message was edited by PapaBear on 9-5-06 @ 1:18 AM

wonderwoman

09-04-2006, 10:32 PM

I WAS VERY SADDENNED TO HEAR OF STEVE IRWIN'S PASSING.That was a very tragic accident.   From the news stories I have read so far it sounded like he never had a chance. he was actually kinda fun to watch. Boy, I bet those crocs are going to miss him for sure.  

kellermcgee21

09-05-2006, 12:15 AM

r.i.p.i always thought steve irwin was JUST a crazy guy that jumped on croc's.  but since his death they've been showing a lot of his stuff on the animal planet and he actually did a lot of good for the environment.  he was a guy who lived with his heart on his sleeve and spent his life doing what he wanted and died doing what he loved....if he didn't have a wife and two young children this story wouldn't seem as sad.  as tony danza would say "hearts, thoughts and prayers" to his family.

A.J.

09-05-2006, 03:29 AM

FUNKMAN wrote: what song do you think earl will be playing on tuesday?"Sting Me" -- The Black Crowes

SatCam

09-05-2006, 02:26 PM

Barbed Through The Heart - Bon Jovi

FUNKMAN

09-05-2006, 03:10 PM

Beach Boys - Barb Barb Barb Barb BarbaraAnn...

Friday

09-05-2006, 08:18 PM

It was a tragic and somehow fitting death, that such a rare
occurance in nature would lead to the death of one of natures true
Advocates.  He really brought the "wildlife genre" back
into the mainstream...  And at a time when reality TV is corroding
brains everywhere.. it was nice to be educated all the while being
entertained by this kooky Aussie who really REALLY knew his
shite.  Here's hoping he has inspired enough of us to keep his
memory and commitment to wildlife conservation, education, and zoology
alive and kicking. RIP, mate.

Dirtybird12

09-05-2006, 09:04 PM

This sucks. Why the hell do I care? I dunno. He was just an animal guy - why does it still bum me out?seems like he was a really genuine guy

spoon

09-05-2006, 09:56 PM

CircusFreak wrote: This sucks. Why the hell do I care? I dunno. He was just an animal guy - why does it still bum me out?seems like he was a really genuine guyIt's true he seemed like a good guy and it does really suck for his family.  However, in terms of him being a true biologist/zoologist, he was a fool who let money overtake his professionalism in a very dangerous arena.  At least with the wild boyz you know they are complete asses, but Steve took stupid chances for the thrill of it acting like it was necessary or warranted.  Simply put most of the time these chances were taken in an effort to futher his career in terms of money and popularity.  He kept upping the ante of late as well in an effort to reclaim his past fame.  I had arguments with a few of my friends on him and I guaranteed them he'd be dead in ten years.  We'll it's been about five, and I'm definitely not happy about being right.  Killermcgee makes a lot of good points as well in terms of his charity work too, which makes this even harder.  

This message was edited by spoon on 9-6-06 @ 1:56 AM

PapaBear

09-05-2006, 10:04 PM

He kept upping the ante of late as well in an effort to reclaim his past fameKind of strange that he died in a way that isn't normally all that dangerous, though.On a side note... I heard people saying he shouldn't have taken big risks, since he had a family. That's like saying, all people who have families, should choose professions that keep them totally safe. What the fuck is totally safe?

fleshysilo

09-05-2006, 10:10 PM

WHATEVER YOU THINK OF THE GUY, HE HAD PASSION, HE WAS WIDE OPEN FULL THROTTLE PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT HE DID, AND HE DIED DOING IT. YOU CAN SAY IT WAS MONEY, FAME, OR WHATEVER, BUT THAT MF'ER HAD PASSION AND DIED WITH IT. WHO ELSE IS GONNA BE ABLE TO SAY THAT WHEN THEIR GONE? RAISE YOUR HAND.

narc

09-05-2006, 10:34 PM

Apparently, they're dedicating a garden in front of Discovery Communications headquarters in Silver Spring to his memory. Fitting considering he probably helped finance the place. Things will just never be the same on Animal Planet. Very Sad.

UnknownPD

09-06-2006, 05:28 PM

The one behind the shark<img height="195" src="http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n67/Chas4604/f7fe8791.jpg" width="350" border="0" />

Furtherman

09-21-2006, 08:19 AM

<a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/244327/norm_mcdonald_on_steve_irwin/" target="_blank">Norm McDonald on The Croc Hunter</a>

Freakshow

09-21-2006, 08:38 AM

Bulldogcakes wrote: You know, instead of being sad for the guy I've decided to admire him and the life he lead. He had more fucking adventure in a year than most of us shlubs will get in a lifetime. He was relatively young, but in his 44 years he lived 100 times more than most people will in 80. AND he spent most of his life pursuing his passion. As opposed to what the rest of the world does, taking the safe route and getting a safe boring job with benefits living a long, meaningless life. <img width="110" height="302" border="0" src="http://www.tu-bs.de:8080/%7Ey0020041/bier/fosters.jpg" /> Here's my eulogy mate! Nicely done!


http://www.australianbeers.com/beers/xxxx/xxxx_bottles.jpg
Since he was from Queensland, this might be the more appropriate beer.

Fosters is Australian for 'joke played on Americans.'