PETA Learned The Hard Way That NOBODY Gets Away With Slamming Steve Irwin

Google likes to honorpeople who deserve to be honored on their special days.

For Irwin, in a tweet alongside a sweet tribute picture of the 'crocodile hunter,' Google said:

Truly, this is something virtually no one disputes, right?

...Wrong, apparently.

PETA, also known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is a loud and proud "animal rights" organization that has been no stranger to controversy, nor making themselves look incredibly stupid.

In a mind-blowing turn of events, PETA decided to attack Steve Irwin's memory in response to Google's beautiful tribute.l

Relentless heathens.

PETA laid in THICK.

Say what, now?

According to PETA, you know, the pinnacle of morality, Steve Irwin harassed animals.

"Forcing Animals to Perform is Wrong."

Yo, PETA, this ain't the circus we're talking about. This is Steve Freaking Irwin!

The Internet Collectively Responds

Let this be a lesson to PETA and anyone who would dare tarnish the reputation and memory of the world's most beloved... The Internet tore PETA a NEW ONE.

PETA the Hypocrites.

Some users were quick to point out how hypocritical PETA is, with specific details.

As a matter of perspective.

Did you know?

Steve Irwin's family run Australia Zoo, and it was opened by Steve's parents Bob and Lyn all the way back in 1970! Steve grew up helping his parents maintain the zoo and care for crocodiles and other reptiles, this was his entire childhood!

Furthermore, Steve and his wife Terri raised a lot of money filming their shows and collecting funds from merchandise and they put every penny back into conservation and building new exhibits for the zoo!

The nerve of PETA...

They do owe the Irwin family an apology.

PETA: GO away.

More fun facts! Steve and Terri co-hosted their TV series Crocodile Hunter which debuted on Australian TV in 1996. It only took a year to make it's way to the United States and before long it was a huge hit and success in over 130 countries. In the 90's, nearly 500 million people all over the world knew who Steve Irwin was. His personality was captivating, his accent was endearing, and his catch-phrases burrowed into your mind.

Sir David Attenborough, the iconic British nature presenter, was also a fan of Steve and credited him for introducing many to the natural world. "He taught them how wonderful and exciting it was, he was a born communicator," he said.

Steve Irwin

Irwin considered conservation to be the most important part of his work, saying once, "I consider myself a wildlife warrior. My mission is to save the world's endangered species."

That which united us all.

World War III: Everyone vs PETA

Proud Papa

Irwin is looking down on us all and he is proud. Surely.

PETA is not shy to controversy.

It would seem they love saying ridiculous and inflammatory things.

Irwin, on the other hand, founded the 'Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation,' which became an independent charity and was later renamed 'Wildlife Warriors Worldwide.' He also helped found 'International Crocodile Rescue, 'the 'Lyn Irwin Memorial Fund' (named in memory of his mother, who died in an automobile crash in 2000), and the 'Iron Bark Station Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility.'

A choice was made.

A wrong choice, but a choice nonetheless.

Crikey!

VALID FREAKING POINTS

Don't mock tragedy.

PETA made a poor choice in telling the world Irwin got what he deserved. At the time of his death he was filming the documentary series Ocean's Deadlist. It was in his apre time at Batt Reef, near Port Douglas, Australia, that he decided to snorkel in shallow waters. He was being filmed becaues he hoped to get some footage for his daughter, Bindi, and her own TV show.

In mere chest-deep water, Irwin approached a short-tail stingray from the rear, hoping to film the magnificent creature swimming away, but what happened next would change the world forever. According to the incident's only witness:

At the time, Irwin believed he had only punctured a lung but the sad reality is in what appeared to be a defensive response, the sting ray's barb had actually pierced his heart, which led to him bleeding to death. And PETA, in all their infinite wisdom, told the world that their most beloved human being deserved to die.

We wish.

Only Elon can save us now.

Steve Irwin's legacy lives on.

His family still owns and runs Australia Zoo. His daughter, Bindi says:

Repetition works both ways.

Maybe PETA should pay closer attention to this tweet.

A petition is growing.

As of the date of this article, the signatures had gone over 37,000, with more chiming in every minute.

United we stand.

Don't you dare tarnish the name of Steve Irwin.

The truth, courtesy of Spongebob.

Wow, PETA, you suck.

The Science of Rage Marketing

Truthfully, this simply enrages us more.

We stand with Steve Irwin

PETA can kick rocks, at best.

A man of action.

Make a difference here.

Wait a minute...

Don't bring animals down to PETA's level, bro!

Vegans and Vegetarians Against PETA

Yeah, PETA is that bad.

Protect the Irwin Family

PETA doesn't deserve their energy and response.

PETA's dumb logic.

This is not how saving works, unless you're PETA.

Accurate

Not even good intentions.

The Bad Bully and the Good Bully

PETA... you shouldn't have gone this far down the path of darkness.

Extreme Stupidity

We can only assume this is incredibly accurate.

Malicious Intentions

Shame on you, PETA.

We see you anti-Irwin policy and raise you:

What is the deal with PETA stealing pets!?

PETA went too far.

Astonishingly, there are people defending PETA. They're stupid. Ignore them. Steve Irwin is our precious baby and we must protect him.

In Loving Memory