So you had a bad day at the office, or at the burger joint, or wherever you happen to work. You think, "My job has to be the suckiest one there is." We beg your pardon, because after reading about this, we would have to disagree with your opinion.

CNN decided to compile a list of the 10 dirtiest jobs in the scientific community, something you normally wouldn't expect from fellows in white lab coats. If you remember Steve Irwin, he was a zoologist, and even he had to do some dirty work with crocs and such, eventually succumbing to a stingray barb through the heart. Not every scientific job is cushy, and as our top three memorable picks from their article will show, "dirty" can either be a state of uncleanliness or the state you'll be in after they bury you.

Our number three pick is the carcass cleaner. Carcass cleaners are paid to clean corpses for display, and will probably mean interacting with all sorts of dead things. As CNN's article mentions, the cleaning process "may include immersing the body in boiling chemicals, placing maggots or beetles on the carcass, or picking off the leftover flesh (Emphasis ours)."

Number two of our choice picks is the manure inspector. These guys inspect different kinds of animal waste for contaminants. Why is this important? Simply because it helps to ensure that harmful materials do not spread and infect us or our food supply. Noble profession, but a really smelly one too.

While you may have expected the manure inspector to hit the top spot, we've reserved that for someone who really deserves recognition for sheer guts. Called hot-zone superintendents, they perform maintenance work for bio-safety labs that study incurable airborne pathogens. We're pretty sure they're more than simple janitors, since their work allows scientists to do their jobs and help people, but can you imagine walking through an almost literal "valley of the shadow of death" every day, except weekends and holidays?

For lack of a better way to share my thoughts on what they do, put this in your head: at least GameStop won't subject you to lethal airborne viruses every day. I hope.

Steve Irwin, if he played World of Warcraft, would have been one hell of a Nelf Hunter. We obviously know what his pet would have been, that's for sure.

That being said, some folks over at the Frostwolf server are planning to hold an in-game memorial service for Irwin. The original proposal given by Bubbrubb, the original poster, was to have a memorial on the shores of the Zoram Strand, south of Auberdine. Of course, some people are more or less inclined to want it someplace with actual crocodiles/crocolisks, such as Dustwallow Marsh, followed with a proper memorial of video coverage and a screenshot of someone taming a crocodile for the heart signs.

Here's Bubbrubb's original post:
 

I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Steve Irwin, as you all are I'm sure. We need to pay our respects to this man and lay his Azerothian soul to rest , so I propose a memorial service at the serene ocean front setting of the Zoram Strand. I would like to spell out CRIKEY with players as a tribute to his wonderous catch phrase, and then we can dance and swim in the ocean to celebrate his life instead of mourning his death. Horde and Alliance are welcome to come say your goodbyes. If people are interested, we can set a specific time. It would also be good if someone could record a video of it to put it on youtube.

The only thing that's somewhat scary about it is Frostwolf is PVP. You got that right. Doing this on Frostwolf means there's a chance that we could be seeing another funeral/memorial ganking video, instead of a solemn memorial.  Because of this, there are also people asking that the service be moved to a PVE server, but plans for this memorial journey haven't been finalized yet.

If you play WoW, you may want to give the forums a visit for that, and if you want to join in, let them know. Just don't gank people, okay?

Steve Irwin has made his final trip to the place he calls home. His body was returned to Beerwah, Australia, where he lived with his wife and and two children. Beerwah is also the site of the Australia Zoo - a reptile park established and owned by the Irwins. The Crocodile Hunter made his Australia Zoo a top tourist attraction with exciting daily shows featuring crocodiles launching a strike from the water's edge.

Hundreds of people, tourists and locals alike, came to pay their respects outside the Beerwah Zoo, north of Brisbane, made famous by the naturalist and media identity. The mourners placed bouquets and notes expressing their admiration for Irwin. "Steve, our hero, our legend, our wildlife warrior" was one of the signs posted at the park's gate.

"We've got a lot of respect for Steve and what he's done for the environment and what he's done for the local community and we're just here to pay our respects." said one visitor.

Steve Irwin succumbed to fatal wound Monday after a stingray barb pierced his chest while shooting a documentary at the Great Barrier Reef.

And so, with the rest of the world, we bid farewell.

G'bye, mate.

Steve Irwin lived a life bursting at the seams with his love for nature. Had he died ten years earlier, Irwin's life would still be bigger than many people's. But that's what separates true legends from the rest of us. He didn't live to exist. He lived to follow his passion to the very ends of the Earth. And he took us with him for the greatest adventures we ever had without leaving the comfort and safety of our living rooms.

Sometimes controversial but always compelling, Steve Irwin left behind colleagues, friends, and admirers who remember not how he died...but how he lived his incredible life:

"He brought joy and learning about the natural world to millions and millions of people across the globe."
Billy Campbell, President, Discovery Networks

"A wonderful and colourful son,,,he was a wonderful character, he was a passionate environmentalist, he brought entertainment and excitement to millions of people."
Australian Prime Minister John Howard

"The guy was incredible. His knowledge was incredible. Some people that are doing this stuff are actors and that type of thing, but Steve was truly a zoologist, so to speak, a person who knew what he was doing. Yes, he did things a lot of people wouldn't do. I think he knew what he was doing."
American zoologist Jack Hanna

"He was such a genuine bloke as far as his love for animals...his love for the animals was unbelievable."
Craig Hausen (colleague)

"I don't think we could even estimate how much he brought us through his personality and his profile and his enthusiasm about Queensland."
Tourism Queensland Spokeswoman Louise Yates

"Steve Irwin was what many personalities aspire to be, but few actually are: truly original. He had an amazing ability to deliver a message - the importance of wildlife preservation - while also providing a bloody good show.
David Moot, Chief programming officer, Network Ten

"I was a tremendous fan of Steve Irwin because of his larger-than-life personality and his ability to highlight wildlife conservation in a way that people from all walks of life could identify with."
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile

"A passionate conservationist and one of the proudest dads on the planet. He died doing what he loved best and left this world in a happy and peaceful state of mind. He would have said, 'Crocs Rule!'"
John Stainton (colleague)

There are hundreds of thousands of messages from Irwin's fans, which we can't fit in here. Let us just add one more from us: This world is a better place today because Steve Irwin made it that way.

Steve Irwin, who was known for his exploits as the "Crocodile Hunter," has just passed away at the age of 44, due to an accident while filming a new documentary. The accident occurred in Lowe Isles Reef, near Port Douglas, Australia. According to reports, a stingray barb punctured his chest during their shoot, killing him instantly.   

Known for his bravado in exploring the animal kingdom and making zoology (crocodiles in particular) popular and Aussie English (specifically "Crikey") fashionable, Steve Irwin has been doing wildlife shows for more than ten years.

Syndication through the Discovery Channel helped to increase his popularity and influence in matters of wildlife. Irwin also took his fame to the big screen, with a comedic movie based on his exploits as the crocodile hunter. He's also been critical of wildlife hunts in Australia, citing them as having a negative impact on tourism, in addition to being bad for the animals.

Irwin is survived by his wife Terri, and their kids Bindi Sue and Bob. Rest in peace, brave hunter. You will be missed.