Is anyone here upset by "Booyakasha"? - Page 3

*Allio* · 07-13-2012, 01:11 PM

nope, because if I was, I wouldn't be able to do this

BOOYAKASHA *Pelive Thrust*

ChromeDome · 07-13-2012, 01:16 PM

I think the new catchphrase is fine. Although I grew up with Cowabunga, I like that the 2012 CGI cartoon is not using it. I believe that this version of the show should make itself standout from the previous versions, and while incorporating elements of the earlier toons is great, I don't think Cowabunga needs to be one of them.

I hope after the CGI show airs and the new merchandise is on the shelves, that when I go into Target I'll find a bunch of kids running through the aisles shouting "Booyakasha!"

We'll see

*Zany Orange Dude* · 07-13-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChromeDome

I think the new catchphrase is fine. Although I grew up with Cowabunga, I like that the 2012 CGI cartoon is not using it. I believe that this version of the show should make itself standout from the previous versions, and while incorporating elements of the earlier toons is great, I don't think Cowabunga needs to be one of them.

I hope after the CGI show airs and the new merchandise is on the shelves, that when I go into Target I'll find a bunch of kids running through the aisles shouting "Booyakasha!"

We'll see

Well said.

And you aren't the only one who hopes to see that!

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-13-2012, 08:05 PM

as raph said, it does sound weird coming frm mikey's mouth...

Bossk · 07-13-2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChromeDome

I hope after the CGI show airs and the new merchandise is on the shelves, that when I go into Target I'll find a bunch of kids running through the aisles shouting "Booyakasha!"

We'll see

Yeah, that would make me happy to see it really popular like it used to be.

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Originally Posted by Allio

nope, because if I was, I wouldn't be able to do this

BOOYAKASHA *Pelive Thrust*

LOL

That would be so fun to do. I've been thinking of something somewhat similar as I've been wanting to get a Mikey mask and walk into a pizza place and just order a whipped cream pizza.

SS_Turtle · 07-14-2012, 10:34 AM

As others have said this is a kids show so it doesn't bother me. Do I like it? no but it doesn't bother me be bit.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-14-2012, 11:52 AM

i still dont get it why they need a new catch phrase at all.

*BubblyShell22* · 07-14-2012, 11:56 AM

Because it's a new show and a new generation of fans, that's why.

changepas39 · 07-14-2012, 12:01 PM

I rather like it!

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-14-2012, 12:05 PM

im more upset by the absence of casy in the 1st season.

*Hero* · 07-15-2012, 02:18 PM

Its grown on me.

*mysterycolor* · 07-15-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Because it's a new show and a new generation of fans, that's why.

exactly!!!

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-15-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hero

Its grown on me.

good luck with that.

*Xav* · 07-15-2012, 03:30 PM

Shouldn't this be in the Nick forum?

Zog the Equalizer · 07-15-2012, 03:38 PM

I don't really care that they have a new catchphrase, I just think the choice is strange. Anyone know if it actually means something in Japanese?

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-15-2012, 04:38 PM

^ is that japanese???????/

*mysterycolor* · 07-16-2012, 05:44 AM

google translate says it means "BOOYAKASHA"

ScratchTheHotSpot · 07-16-2012, 08:34 AM

I haven't posted anything on this site in a couple years now, but I had to write something about this...

I'm shocked, appalled, and deeply upset to hear this phrase, "Booyakasha".

The word means, in rough translation from Jamaican, "Death to the white man"

Jamaican's hold two fingers up in the air, to signify a gun, and shout "BOOYAH", to simulate the sound of a gun shot. This phrase is just a carry-on from that.

I'm from the UK, where Ali G was first shown on tv, and this phrase became instantly popular with everybody at my school. I would say this quite often, until I actually heard, from my mixed-raced friend's mother, who was from Jamaica, what this actually meant.

The word fits perfectly to the Ali G character, because he is a typical idiot, that is captivated by hip-hop / jamaican culture. The key word here, is IGNORANCE. That is what the whole Ali G character / joke was about, someone that has no idea what he was saying, or how they are acting, or the meaning behind it.

The fact that the writers have included this catchphrase into the show, is deeply disturbing for me, and shows complete ignorance, and lack of research on their part. Anyone that uses this word, are as ignorant as Ali G themselves.

Now, I know that you can say, "Oh the meanings of words change over the years", but the only reason, that this has become a popular saying, from my knowledge, is that Ali G made it so.

To put this in lamens terms, it is almost the same, as if Ali G said the "N-Word". In essence, it is basically the same thing. A white person, using a word that they shoudn't be using, which makes them look an idiot for doing so.

Another popular phrase from Ali G was, "It is because I is black?". Ali G is clearly not black, and its another example of how ignorance can be used in comedy.

I'd suggest all you fans, to email, or try to contact the writers of the show, as I will be doing, and urge them to take a second look at what this word means, and hopefully they will realise what a huge mistake it would be to include this into the show. Also, pm your friends, and get them to read this post, because clearly, no-one on this site knows what the word actually means...

TMNT should not be a tool for racial-ignorance-comedy, and I'm sure this is not their intention. For the love of god, PLEASE fix this Nickelodeon!!!

Bossk · 07-16-2012, 02:18 PM

I have never heard of such a thing, honestly. I have never even heard of the word "Booyakasha" until I saw the trailer for the new turtles. If that's true, then that could definitely be problem.

cryan · 07-16-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChromeDome

I think the new catchphrase is fine. Although I grew up with Cowabunga, I like that the 2012 CGI cartoon is not using it. I believe that this version of the show should make itself standout from the previous versions, and while incorporating elements of the earlier toons is great, I don't think Cowabunga needs to be one of them.

I hope after the CGI show airs and the new merchandise is on the shelves, that when I go into Target I'll find a bunch of kids running through the aisles shouting "Booyakasha!"

We'll see

Well,a buddy posted on another site that our TRU on Wednesday had the new TMNT figures out.I went there on Saturday and there was only one Splinter left.So,they are selling.

07-13-2012, 01:11 PM	#41
Allio Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,085	nope, because if I was, I wouldn't be able to do this BOOYAKASHA Pelive Thrust __________________

07-13-2012, 08:05 PM	#44
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	as raph said, it does sound weird coming frm mikey's mouth... __________________

07-14-2012, 11:52 AM	#47
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	i still dont get it why they need a new catch phrase at all. __________________

07-14-2012, 11:56 AM	#48
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Because it's a new show and a new generation of fans, that's why. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

07-14-2012, 12:01 PM	#49
changepas39 Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 21	I rather like it! __________________

07-13-2012, 01:16 PM	#42
ChromeDome Random Punk Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 22	I think the new catchphrase is fine. Although I grew up with Cowabunga, I like that the 2012 CGI cartoon is not using it. I believe that this version of the show should make itself standout from the previous versions, and while incorporating elements of the earlier toons is great, I don't think Cowabunga needs to be one of them. I hope after the CGI show airs and the new merchandise is on the shelves, that when I go into Target I'll find a bunch of kids running through the aisles shouting "Booyakasha!" We'll see

07-14-2012, 10:34 AM	#46
SS_Turtle Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 355	As others have said this is a kids show so it doesn't bother me. Do I like it? no but it doesn't bother me be bit.

07-14-2012, 12:05 PM	#50
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	im more upset by the absence of casy in the 1st season. __________________

07-15-2012, 02:18 PM	#51
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07-15-2012, 03:30 PM	#54
Xav Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,977	Shouldn't this be in the Nick forum?

07-15-2012, 03:38 PM	#55
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	I don't really care that they have a new catchphrase, I just think the choice is strange. Anyone know if it actually means something in Japanese? __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

07-15-2012, 04:38 PM	#56
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	^ is that japanese???????/ __________________

07-16-2012, 05:44 AM	#57
mysterycolor t-u-r-t-l-e seller!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,481	google translate says it means "BOOYAKASHA" __________________ mysterycolor TMNT ebay auctions- http://bit.ly/mysterycolor mysterycolor's basement auctions- bit.ly/mysterybasement

07-16-2012, 08:34 AM	#58
ScratchTheHotSpot Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Posts: 207	I haven't posted anything on this site in a couple years now, but I had to write something about this... I'm shocked, appalled, and deeply upset to hear this phrase, "Booyakasha". The word means, in rough translation from Jamaican, "Death to the white man" Jamaican's hold two fingers up in the air, to signify a gun, and shout "BOOYAH", to simulate the sound of a gun shot. This phrase is just a carry-on from that. I'm from the UK, where Ali G was first shown on tv, and this phrase became instantly popular with everybody at my school. I would say this quite often, until I actually heard, from my mixed-raced friend's mother, who was from Jamaica, what this actually meant. The word fits perfectly to the Ali G character, because he is a typical idiot, that is captivated by hip-hop / jamaican culture. The key word here, is IGNORANCE. That is what the whole Ali G character / joke was about, someone that has no idea what he was saying, or how they are acting, or the meaning behind it. The fact that the writers have included this catchphrase into the show, is deeply disturbing for me, and shows complete ignorance, and lack of research on their part. Anyone that uses this word, are as ignorant as Ali G themselves. Now, I know that you can say, "Oh the meanings of words change over the years", but the only reason, that this has become a popular saying, from my knowledge, is that Ali G made it so. To put this in lamens terms, it is almost the same, as if Ali G said the "N-Word". In essence, it is basically the same thing. A white person, using a word that they shoudn't be using, which makes them look an idiot for doing so. Another popular phrase from Ali G was, "It is because I is black?". Ali G is clearly not black, and its another example of how ignorance can be used in comedy. I'd suggest all you fans, to email, or try to contact the writers of the show, as I will be doing, and urge them to take a second look at what this word means, and hopefully they will realise what a huge mistake it would be to include this into the show. Also, pm your friends, and get them to read this post, because clearly, no-one on this site knows what the word actually means... TMNT should not be a tool for racial-ignorance-comedy, and I'm sure this is not their intention. For the love of god, PLEASE fix this Nickelodeon!!!

07-16-2012, 02:18 PM	#59
Bossk Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 37	I have never heard of such a thing, honestly. I have never even heard of the word "Booyakasha" until I saw the trailer for the new turtles. If that's true, then that could definitely be problem.