Animal Lovers Living the Dream
It seems to me that the world has an odd fascination with over-the-top animal lovers such as Timothy Treadwell and Steve Irwin. After viewing the movie “Grizzly Man” I couldn’t help but wonder why people, American’s especially, seem to love everything about these people. I have a few ideas.
I think that many people feel a connection with these devote animal lovers like Treadwell because they wish to be like them. People like Treadwell are not afraid to show their emotions and take life-changing risks that the average 9-5 worker may be lacking in their life. Animal lovers like Treadwell seem to live an extraordinary life which is something that many people wish or hope for. They also are out in the world making a difference and sharing their love of animals and knowledge which is a very admirable thing to do.
Overall I think animal activists like Treadwill and Irwin are something people enjoy to watch and learn from because they are just over-the-top with everything they do. Even though some may view them as “crazy” most anyone could tell that they are doing what they love and are getting the most possible out of the one life they have to live.
Gilhaus said,
December 12, 2007 at 8:09 pm
“Overall I think animal activists like Treadwill and Irwin are something people enjoy to watch and learn from because they are just over-the-top with everything…” This may be the most important factor in both individuals’ enduring popularity. They were both entertainers, thus their experience was engaging. Many people who spend time with animals probably wouldn’t hold an audience’s attention nearly as well. (25/25)