Bill Maher Sparks Outrage with Irwin Halloween Costume - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-31-2006, 12:46 PM

HOLLYWOOD - Talk-show host Bill Maher has sparked outrage after appearing at numerous Halloween parties over the weekend dressed as Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, complete with a bloody stingray barb attached to a khaki shirt.
The outfit is among the top Halloween costumes in the U.S. this year and while some have found it amusing, others insist it is an insult to the late conservationist who died in September.

Photos of the celebrity comedian making the rounds at Halloween parties in Los Angeles over the weekend have been widely circulated on the Internet.

Maher hosts weekly HBO talk show Real Time with Bill Maher and has angered some of his fans.

One fan wrote on the star's official Web site, "I suppose he thought it was funny, but it was seriously lacking taste, decorum and respect for Steve's family."

Another fan wrote, "I am kind of torn on it--I have a good sense of humor but this one is just kind of tacky."

Ireneparalegal · 10-31-2006, 12:49 PM

What is it lately with people wanting to make fun of Steve Irwin? I don't get it. It's not funny. It's lacking taste, class and respect.

Brian Damage · 10-31-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

What is it lately with people wanting to make fun of Steve Irwin? I don't get it. It's not funny. It's lacking taste, class and respect.

Bill Maher has always been controversial. This is the same guy who called the 9/11 terrorists "Heroic."

Ireneparalegal · 10-31-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Bill Maher has always been controversial. This is the same guy who called the 9/11 terrorists "Heroic."

I can't forget that stupid remark by him. I just don't get where people's deaths come into play as something to be made fun of.

Lamont · 10-31-2006, 04:44 PM

some people do things for Shock Value

they say things for the attention

Bobby F. · 10-31-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamont

some people do things for Shock Value

they say things for the attention

Or because they're just heartless ******. I can't wait for all of the South Park crew to come and defend this one. No different so they should be behind this one 100%.

Lamont · 10-31-2006, 05:12 PM

I will say this
its just as offensive to me when Maher does it as when it is done on south park

i judge the PERSON and the ACT, i dont just take sides based on political affiliation

wrong is wrong and right is right, no matter who does it

AKA · 10-31-2006, 05:23 PM

I like Bill Maher. Like I said in the South Park thread, I don't agree with his costume decision, but I'll defend his right to dress however he wants.

Bobby F. · 10-31-2006, 05:30 PM

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I like Bill Maher. Like I said in the South Park thread, I don't agree with his costume decision, but I'll defend his right to dress however he wants.

No one is debating anyone right to anything. That seems to be the defense for the disgusting behavior in both situations.

So you disagree with Maher but you find nothing wrong with what south park did?? How this not be on the same level. You say you like dark humor. Both look pretty dark.

AKA · 10-31-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

No one is debating anyone right to anything. That seems to be the defense for the disgusting behavior in both situations.

So you disagree with Maher but you find nothing wrong with what south park did?? How this not be on the same level. You say you like dark humor. Both look pretty dark.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...&postcount=100

Bobby F. · 10-31-2006, 05:40 PM

"The reason I'm not offended is because it really has no bearing one way or the other over what happened. Dark humor is also a means some people use to get through their grief over a tragedy like what happened to Steve Irwin."

Then....

"For the record, I didn't think the bit was cool. I felt uncomfortable with it watching the episode (and I've been a fan of the show since 1997), but I still defend Trey and Matt's right to do it."

So you can see how one would be confused on where you stand on this issue.

AKA · 10-31-2006, 05:49 PM

There's a difference between being offended by and being uncomfortable with the bit. I wasn't offended, meaning that it didn't anger me or put me off on the show. I don't resent them for doing it, and it didn't hinder my enjoyment of the rest of the episode (or the series). I was, however, a bit uncomfortable with it. I didn't think it was the coolest thing for them to be doing, but it didn't seem like a big deal to me.

I feel the same way about Bill Maher's costume.

Sharop · 10-31-2006, 06:38 PM

Try not to get too upset about it, everyone. Just remember that Steve is now having the time of his life in a great place, and that the people who are making fun of him are stuck on Earth and are severely restricted with what they can do. Steve can do anything he wants to now, whereas those who are making fun of him are still having to conform to the rules of the physical world. Steve doesn't have rules any more.

Lamont · 10-31-2006, 06:40 PM

no he isnt here anymore for it to matter to him

BUT to his grieving family, friends and fans, it is still very painful

Sharop · 10-31-2006, 06:42 PM

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BUT to his grieving family, friends and fans, it is still very painful

That's true. I've become quite a fan of Steve, and I don't like what they're doing either. But no one is going to be able to stop them.

I know it's difficult, but I think those of us that don't like what they're doing should try to be level-headed and mature about it and not pay them any attention.

10-31-2006, 12:46 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Bill Maher Sparks Outrage with Irwin Halloween Costume HOLLYWOOD - Talk-show host Bill Maher has sparked outrage after appearing at numerous Halloween parties over the weekend dressed as Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, complete with a bloody stingray barb attached to a khaki shirt. The outfit is among the top Halloween costumes in the U.S. this year and while some have found it amusing, others insist it is an insult to the late conservationist who died in September. Photos of the celebrity comedian making the rounds at Halloween parties in Los Angeles over the weekend have been widely circulated on the Internet. Maher hosts weekly HBO talk show Real Time with Bill Maher and has angered some of his fans. One fan wrote on the star's official Web site, "I suppose he thought it was funny, but it was seriously lacking taste, decorum and respect for Steve's family." Another fan wrote, "I am kind of torn on it--I have a good sense of humor but this one is just kind of tacky."
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10-31-2006, 06:38 PM	#13
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	Try not to get too upset about it, everyone. Just remember that Steve is now having the time of his life in a great place, and that the people who are making fun of him are stuck on Earth and are severely restricted with what they can do. Steve can do anything he wants to now, whereas those who are making fun of him are still having to conform to the rules of the physical world. Steve doesn't have rules any more.
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10-31-2006, 04:44 PM	#5
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	some people do things for Shock Value they say things for the attention

10-31-2006, 05:12 PM	#7
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	I will say this its just as offensive to me when Maher does it as when it is done on south park i judge the PERSON and the ACT, i dont just take sides based on political affiliation wrong is wrong and right is right, no matter who does it

10-31-2006, 05:23 PM	#8
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I like Bill Maher. Like I said in the South Park thread, I don't agree with his costume decision, but I'll defend his right to dress however he wants.

10-31-2006, 05:40 PM	#11
Bobby F. Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 3,818	"The reason I'm not offended is because it really has no bearing one way or the other over what happened. Dark humor is also a means some people use to get through their grief over a tragedy like what happened to Steve Irwin." Then.... "For the record, I didn't think the bit was cool. I felt uncomfortable with it watching the episode (and I've been a fan of the show since 1997), but I still defend Trey and Matt's right to do it." So you can see how one would be confused on where you stand on this issue.

10-31-2006, 05:49 PM	#12
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	There's a difference between being offended by and being uncomfortable with the bit. I wasn't offended, meaning that it didn't anger me or put me off on the show. I don't resent them for doing it, and it didn't hinder my enjoyment of the rest of the episode (or the series). I was, however, a bit uncomfortable with it. I didn't think it was the coolest thing for them to be doing, but it didn't seem like a big deal to me. I feel the same way about Bill Maher's costume.

10-31-2006, 06:40 PM	#14
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	no he isnt here anymore for it to matter to him BUT to his grieving family, friends and fans, it is still very painful