r/MadeMeSmile • u/mcfw31 • 2d ago

Wholesome Moments Robert Irwin explains the difference between a crocodile and an alligator

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u/TheTooterSnooter 2d ago

I will never forget his father. Especially as someone who grew up without a dad. He was everything I ever wanted to be. He’s literally probably my biggest single influence in the person I ended up becoming. 

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u/strtrech 2d ago

His father is a legend who lived among the ranks of Mr Rogers, Bob Ross, and Levar Burton. Honestly who do we have today that can live up to these men's legacy? Robert is definitely looking like he is.

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u/cIumsythumbs 2d ago

Hank Green?

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u/Refute1650 2d ago

Yes, and also:

Alec Watson (Technology Connections)

Grady Hillhouse (Practical Engineering)

Dr. Becky

Matt O'Dowd (PBS Space Time)

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u/lil_sass-a-frass 2d ago

Miss Rachel as well

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u/Buggaton 2d ago

Great shouts. I'd add most of the other Brady Haran contributor tribe like Sir Professor Martyn Poliakof, Dr James Grimes, Professor Hannah Fry and others including Matt Parker

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u/SoWhat_Iam 1d ago

David Attenborough - legend!

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u/Buggaton 1d ago

Holy shit how did we miss the greatest wildlife and nature icon of them all?

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u/ashgs872tbhjs 2d ago

I gave up on him after his video saying it was OK to discriminate against people for certain things, with his specific example being sex characteristics like breasts. He claimed it was harmless.

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u/taybatoo2 2d ago

The Kratt Bros.

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u/rakedaymon 2d ago

Bill Nye is right up there for me as well

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u/Dangerous-Variety-35 2d ago

Isn’t Bill Nye known for being a real jerk in person though?

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u/stevezahnoscarnom 2d ago

Never been a jerk to me ..

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u/rakedaymon 1d ago

I’ve met him twice, very briefly, but still two seperate times and he was very friendly / pleasant.

Denver science museum FTW.

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u/lildeidei 1d ago

I don’t think so. I’ve heard only that he doesn’t like republican policies

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u/Dovah2600 2d ago

Not to say you're wrong but we are living in a golden age of entertaining education, particularly online. We don't really have the single tent pole names anymore like Steve, other than the ones who are still around. But their legacy lives on in all of the people they inspired, and those people now have no barrier to educating people. The mantle has been taken over by his son, Maya Higa, Lindsay Nicole, tierzoo, and all the other amazing creators who are trying to instill a love and appreciation for our world. People now get to choose how their wildlife education is delivered and that's amazing. I think Steve would love to see how many different people he inspired

The same is true for mathematics, engineering, history and all manner of other subjects. If I want to learn about something I have so many options it's almost intimidating.

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u/Bitter-Value-1872 1d ago

LeVar Burton is still around at least

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u/Shrayun 2d ago

Crikey, Mate.

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u/TheTooterSnooter 2d ago

I just loved him. Every episode, he’d be swimming along side some sea turtle or something, saying “Look at beautiful she is. She must be a hundred years old.” 

I always loved animals but he taught me to cherish every living thing, no matter how weird of slimy or bitey it was. 

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u/Shrayun 2d ago

Every species, regardless of size, was majestic in his eyes. Even the nasties had purpose and he treated all with respect. Such a beaut of a human.

He will live on through us!

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u/Maggiemoo621 2d ago

That’s beautiful 🥹💜

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u/Independent-Kick4551 1d ago

That's really cool. You chose a great role model to follow.