Grizzly Man

"Yes, that's "Grizzly Man", and at least one bear was disturbed, too."
-Tvad

Really a tragic story, and ironic. His stated intention to protect the bears was honorable, but one of the places he stayed at was already a protected reserve. Habituating bears to humans has long been known to be a BAD idea, and the native (Inuit, maybe?) resident said that his actions DISrespected the bears and ran contrary to the native tradition. He also brought another person to her death*, broke the law, caused the local authorities to expend resources recovering the bodies and necessitated an autopsy, and--most ironic of all--caused the bear that killed him and his companion to itself have to be killed and gutted to retrieve their remains. That wasn't particularly effective protection for the bear, it would seem. He also exuded this aura of narcissism that didn't sit too well with me.
-Bill

*I agree with Bigjoe that this was the biggest tragedy. I think the bear getting killed was the biggest irony.

Did anyone see the extra footage of Richard Thompson? lol

"It seemed to my wife and me that the Grizzly Man spent his summers in the Alaskan wilderness, but spent his life in the closet, despite his comments to the contrary. Sad that so many are so emotionally wracked by self-imposed repression and denial."
-Tvad

Are you suggesting that maybe his loquaciousness toward the camera concealed an underlying shyness and self doubt, or is that a misreading of your message? If that's the message then yes, I can see your point. Could be true.

Also, I'm not saying that I don't feel sorry for the guy, just that he may have done more harm than good, even to the bears, for sure at least ONE bear....Anyway, a sad, sad story.
-Bill