Random Thoughts: TMNT Edition - Page 28

*newfan* · 06-29-2018, 11:21 AM

Not something I've felt bothered by, so far a breasts, depends what you mean, we have them and even small ones form a shape.

*Papenbrook* · 06-29-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by newfan

Not something I've felt bothered by, so far a breasts, depends what you mean, we have them and even small ones form a shape.

But still ... not much has changed since then.

Such a shame.

*wpugh2424* · 06-29-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Papenbrook

I always thought that it was weird that the vast majority of the TMNT female characters were thin (with noticeable busts).

It always sort of bothered me.

Nah that's awesome

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 06-29-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Papenbrook

But still ... not much has changed since then.

Such a shame.

Fighting can only hold boys' attetion so much.

Whether it be boys in the 80s wanting to heroically rescue OT April O'Neil, or CyberCubed and his Karai/Shinigami ship, you can always expect females in tmnt to be fantasy-able.

*IndigoErth* · 06-29-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Papenbrook

I always thought that it was weird that the vast majority of the TMNT female characters were thin (with noticeable busts).

It always sort of bothered me.

Well, if you mean in terms of diversity, yes I agree with you.

But even us thin girls of more modest build can still be moderately noticeable...

*Papenbrook* · 06-29-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IndigoErth

Well, if you mean in terms of diversity, yes I agree with you.

But even us thin girls of more modest build can still be moderately noticeable...

I'm sorry for my ignorance.

Yes, there should be more women/girls/femmes that happen to be plump, muscular, petite, etc.

That would be empowering.

Speaking of which, I hope we get a plus-sized April someday.

*Powder* · 06-29-2018, 02:22 PM

Empower yourself in real life. Stop expecting a little boy's cartoon to service the emotional needs of misguided adult women.

*plastroncafe* · 06-29-2018, 02:28 PM

The cartoons are only so long, and there's so many young boys and misguided adult men who's emotional needs that must be serviced first.

*CyberCubed* · 06-29-2018, 03:00 PM

Which girls are you guys talking about? All incarnations of April, Karai, etc. don't have huge breasts, they all have normal sizes for their frames/heights. Original toon April probably the largest but it fit her size (she looked like 5'9'' in that show), so it didn't look off. 2k3 and Nick April had regular size chests for their body frames. Same for all the Karai's.

*IndigoErth* · 06-29-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

The cartoons are only so long, and there's so many young boys and misguided adult men who's emotional needs that must be serviced first.

Zing!

*Powder* · 06-29-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Which girls are you guys talking about? All incarnations of April, Karai, etc. don't have huge breasts, they all have normal sizes for their frames/heights. Original toon April probably the largest but it fit her size (she looked like 5'9'' in that show), so it didn't look off. 2k3 and Nick April had regular size chests for their body frames. Same for all the Karai's.

Don't feed into the Tumblr BS. She's made it clear the only version of TMNT she was ever interested in is the Nick series. If she had checked out virtually any other iteration she'd know that there's representation for all sorts of body types, ethnic groups, religious backgrounds, & even species.

*newfan* · 06-29-2018, 03:31 PM

These last few days...

*oldmanwinters* · 06-29-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Empower yourself in real life. Stop expecting a little boy's cartoon to service the emotional needs of misguided adult women.

I haven't followed the context of this thread, but I think that right there is "inspiring quote" meme worthy. I may swipe this and re-purpose it for different occasions.

*PApagreg* · 06-29-2018, 10:05 PM

Speaking of diverse body types I do welcome more muscular women characters(I want to give thanks to the IDW artist who gave Karai prounounced biceps and created Natsu)

*Papenbrook* · 06-29-2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Don't feed into the Tumblr BS. She's made it clear the only version of TMNT she was ever interested in is the Nick series. If she had checked out virtually any other iteration she'd know that there's representation for all sorts of body types, ethnic groups, religious backgrounds, & even species.

Name one plus-sized woman, please.

Don't worry. I'll wait.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 06-29-2018, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Papenbrook

Name one plus-sized woman, please.

Don't worry. I'll wait.

Baxter's mom in the 2003 series.

Aunt Agatha in the Original Cartoon.

50 Foot Irma.

Bernadette Thompson.

Thats all I can think of for now.

*Papenbrook* · 06-29-2018, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FredWolfLeonardo

Baxter's mom in the 2003 series.

Aunt Agatha in the Original Cartoon.

50 Foot Irma.

Bernadette Thompson.

Thats all I can think of for now.

Thank you. Those are some noticeable representations of women who happen to be plus-sized.

*Powder* · 06-30-2018, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Papenbrook

Name one plus-sized woman, please.

Don't worry. I'll wait.

Jersey Red.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 06-30-2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Jersey Red.

Totally forgot about her

*Papenbrook* · 06-30-2018, 10:16 AM

I hope that there'll be an active presence of Rise!TMNT writers that happen to be female.

Don't get me wrong. I'll still watch the show, even if all of the writers happen to be men. Still, I would like more gender diversity on and off screen.

It widens the perspective.

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Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	Empower yourself in real life. Stop expecting a little boy's cartoon to service the emotional needs of misguided adult women. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

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Papenbrook The King of Nothing Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: No comment -_- ... Posts: 2,755	I hope that there'll be an active presence of Rise!TMNT writers that happen to be female. Don't get me wrong. I'll still watch the show, even if all of the writers happen to be men. Still, I would like more gender diversity on and off screen. It widens the perspective. Last edited by Papenbrook; 06-30-2018 at 11:26 PM.

06-29-2018, 11:21 AM	#541
newfan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,393	Not something I've felt bothered by, so far a breasts, depends what you mean, we have them and even small ones form a shape.

06-29-2018, 03:00 PM	#549
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,050	Which girls are you guys talking about? All incarnations of April, Karai, etc. don't have huge breasts, they all have normal sizes for their frames/heights. Original toon April probably the largest but it fit her size (she looked like 5'9'' in that show), so it didn't look off. 2k3 and Nick April had regular size chests for their body frames. Same for all the Karai's.

06-29-2018, 03:31 PM	#552
newfan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,393	These last few days...

06-29-2018, 10:05 PM	#554
PApagreg Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1,828	Speaking of diverse body types I do welcome more muscular women characters(I want to give thanks to the IDW artist who gave Karai prounounced biceps and created Natsu)