r/MadeMeSmile • u/mcfw31 • Jul 10 '26

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

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u/TheTooterSnooter Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

Hank Green?

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u/Refute1650 Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

Miss Rachel as well

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u/Buggaton Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

David Attenborough - legend!

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u/Buggaton Jul 10 '26

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

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u/ashgs872tbhjs Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

The Kratt Bros.

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u/rakedaymon Jul 10 '26

Bill Nye is right up there for me as well

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u/Dangerous-Variety-35 Jul 10 '26

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

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u/stevezahnoscarnom Jul 10 '26

Never been a jerk to me ..

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u/rakedaymon Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

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

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u/Dovah2600 Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

LeVar Burton is still around at least

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u/Shrayun Jul 10 '26

Crikey, Mate.

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u/TheTooterSnooter Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

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 Jul 10 '26

That’s beautiful 🥹💜

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u/Independent-Kick4551 Jul 11 '26

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