I'll keep this short because the '10' I'm going to give it is obvious to most who love animals, yet feel some empathy and sadness for the outcome.
Most everyone by now has seen it, and if not SPOILER ALERT, but it needs to be said.
I loved this as a kid growing up. Period.
The eventual death of flipper in real life was tragic, but it brought to light the issues surrounding using wild animals in 'shows', not unlike some zoos and carnivals.
The person who trained flipper, a time after flipper died , came out and said he regretted doing it.
He is now, helping to stop the slaughter and abuse of dolphins, killer whales and other threatened innocent magnificent creatures of our oceans.
The show brings back memories, and it all deserved, but the story behind the story needed mentioned.
Its a enjoyable show but had sad results, but at least the trainer is doing the right thing now, in flippers memory and saving lots of marine life.
YOu can help donate to the cause and find him, by following Earth Island Institute.
That is not an ad, just my way of saying, if you enjoyed flipper, it wouldn't be a bad thing to follow what he is doing in the name of flipper, and donate as you see fit.
Most everyone by now has seen it, and if not SPOILER ALERT, but it needs to be said.
I loved this as a kid growing up. Period.
The eventual death of flipper in real life was tragic, but it brought to light the issues surrounding using wild animals in 'shows', not unlike some zoos and carnivals.
The person who trained flipper, a time after flipper died , came out and said he regretted doing it.
He is now, helping to stop the slaughter and abuse of dolphins, killer whales and other threatened innocent magnificent creatures of our oceans.
The show brings back memories, and it all deserved, but the story behind the story needed mentioned.
Its a enjoyable show but had sad results, but at least the trainer is doing the right thing now, in flippers memory and saving lots of marine life.
YOu can help donate to the cause and find him, by following Earth Island Institute.
That is not an ad, just my way of saying, if you enjoyed flipper, it wouldn't be a bad thing to follow what he is doing in the name of flipper, and donate as you see fit.