We all have our heroes, but sometimes the reality doesn’t match our expectations. A woman [38f] recently visited her friend and her friend’s daughter [13f], who had been binge-watching The Crocodile Hunter and dreaming of a career in wildlife. Little did she know that her guest had a story about Steve Irwin that would leave her questioning her future.
Daughter’s Love for Wildlife

A Special Connection

Sharing the Experience

Questions and Excitement

The Unpleasant Truth

Regretful Decision

Unexpected Reaction

Dreams Dampened

Friend’s Disapproval

Realistic or Inappropriate?

Steve Irwin’s Smell Shatters Teen’s Dreams?
After sharing her experiences of meeting Steve Irwin and Bindi, the woman was surprised to find that her friend’s daughter was horrified by the revelation of their smell. The teenager, who loves spas and perfumes, now has second thoughts about a career in wildlife and even watching it on TV. The woman’s friend disapproves of her sharing this story, calling it inappropriate and disrespectful to Steve’s memory. However, the woman believes it’s an important reality of the work Steve did and actually increased her respect for him. What do you think? Let’s take a look at what the internet has to say about this situation…
NTA she’s 13 for crying out loud. Her world isn’t gonna end now that she knows animals can smell.

NTA. Reality of zookeeping: animals stink. She needs to know.

NTA. Ape stench: worse than a decade of unwashed junk?

NTA – Sharing a smelly animal experience, with Steve Irwin twist!
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NTA: People need to chill. Animals smell, it’s common sense.

Hilarious comment about Steve Irwin’s smell, even Steve agrees!
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Sharing memories of Steve Irwin’s smell sparks unexpected fixation. NTA.

NTA. Prospective wildlife caretakers should know the **horrifically** foul reality.

Smelling like Steve Irwin: A Reality Check for Wildlife Enthusiasts

NTA. You helped her find her true passion. Mom needs chill.
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NTA. Gross things and smells can separate real vets from students

Crushing dreams at 13? Not cool!

Parenting fail: Kid shocked by animals’ smell, reality hits hard

Relief! No bad news about Steve Irwin, just a scare!

NTA- Parents should teach kids about smells and cleanliness

City life can still teach you about smelly situations

NTA, friends daughter lacks common sense. Animals are kinda stinky!

Koala pee at Australia Zoo ruined my day!

Sharing a legendary encounter and discussing animal care experiences.

Encouraging a 13-year-old to face the realities of her interests!

“Lmfaooo. NTA. Lmaooooo” – A hilarious comment section
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Interacting with animals without smelling? NTA, she asked after all.

“NTA. Smelling like animals can be a dream-crushing reality.”

NTA comment defends Steve Irwin’s reputation against smell criticism.

“NTA. Working with animals is 5% beauty, 95% cleaning poop. “
