OT Rapahel is awsome thread

[Sage Ninja]

I love OT Rapahel and his voice actor Rob Paulsen. He made Rapahel what he is. OT Rapahel was funny and when I think OT I think OT Raph's wit and sarcastic remarks. It gave the show an edge in it most powerful influence. Humor. Unlike other versions of the turtle franchise that attempt the funny turtle bit, Rapahel is in a class all on his own that nothing can touch. Honestly in other turtles mediums their idea of humor or a "funny" turtle is to employ annoying "age" sterotypes with over the top one liners that annoy rather than amuse and just come off forced than anything else. Not OT Raphael though:

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[gobo]

He was my favorite OT character... after I got sick of Don's "I'm better than you" attitude, that is. I gravitate towards smart-ass characters. ^_^

[Gyt Kaliba]

I've always preferred Raphael for some reason, regardless of incarnation. Whether it's the smart-aleck version we see here, or the badass version used everywhere else, he always seems to have a...a 'bite' to him, that the others don't quite have.

Definitely have a soft spot in my heart for this incarnation of him though, he makes breaking the fourth wall an art. I mean...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFIsuuJJqcE&playnext=1&videos=_nipuANiYXw

How can you NOT love that? (sorry for the link, I can never get that freaking youtube thing to work for me.)

[Jester]

Do you even have to ask where I come down on this one?
:D

[Oniri]

"Don't panic Michelangelo! I will set you free!"
"Gosh! You're a regular Abe Lincoln!"

That what's I love about OT Rapheal, the joke would be simple, stupid and pretty lame but it would still makes me laugh. He had great delivery. :lol:

[Gyt Kaliba]

"Don't panic Michelangelo! I will set you free!"
"Gosh! You're a regular Abe Lincoln!"

That what's I love about OT Rapheal, the joke would be simple, stupid and pretty lame but it would still makes me laugh. He had great delivery. :lol:

:lol: I'd never seen that bit before, so in the vid it had me laughing hard. Though, I have to give Cam Clarke major kudos for that exchange too - Leo just sounds so full of himself.

[Cowabunga Kiefer]

He's one of the few characters that can make me laugh as an adult. He pretty much makes the series what it is..humor-wise. I don't mind him being a bad ass and all, but I do recommend he get a few more witty remarks in the upcoming movie and/or series.

[Powder]

Appropriate title. OT Raph sure is awsome. I think all of the turtles had great jokes though, even if Raph had the best.
The humor was sharp as hell most of the time.

[Prowler]

Raphael was the funniest OT character, Krang was hilarious too, but Raphael is my favorite OT character. 95% of my favorite OT quotes and conversations had Raphael or Krang in them.

When you compare the other three differnet incarnations there might be slight differences but they have essentially the same personality. Raph is different though, his OT incarnation is very different than the rest of his incarnations.

It's hard to say if I prefer angry Raph or funny Raph, I just like Raphael, he's probably my favorite Ninja Turtle, Don coming second.

[Charlotte_Sometimes]

Well said, Sage Ninja! I totally agree! :anime:

Classic Raph is the ONLY version of him I like. Unfortunately he's a real prick in every other version, which is really disappointing :(
Would be nice to see Raph these days go back to being cool, charismatic and witty.

[ooglafina]

Unfortunately he's a real prick in every other version, which is really disappointing :(
Would be nice to see Raph these days go back to being cool, charismatic and witty.

I think he should be both in the next version. Maybe even bipolar. ;)

[Gyt Kaliba]

I think he should be both in the next version. Maybe even bipolar. ;)

...Ingenious!:D

Off topic, Charlotte, your sig is full of win. I'm so tempted to make an avatar of the Uncle Shredder from it.

[Charlotte_Sometimes]

Haha! Thanks! :anime:
It was an idea I've had for a couple of years, and I finally put it together into a sig. :D

[discordiatookie]

I agree on two accounts: Raphael is awesome and Charlotte Sometimes' sig is freakin' amazing!

But I cannot help but wonder, what is 'Rapahel'? Typo, or a place where evil rappers go when they die?

[Ninja Tiptup]

I fully agree with this thread title.

Rob Paulsen's Raphael was hilarious and awesome. He cracked wise like the best of 'em or better. And his schtick never gets old.

[Herald7]

OT Raphael is great, let's face it he always had some of the best lines in each episode, hehe. And his kind of snarky attitude was very appropriate for a teenager to have. He gives off the impression that he could care less about anything, but then you knew he really did.

When I saw "Turtles Forever" I thought it was apparent that the newer turtles didn't really come across like teenagers. They were far too mature and responsible, to the point of being kind of bland. And their constant scolding of the older turtles just made them look like kill joys.

[Venom]

But I cannot help but wonder, what is 'Rapahel'? Typo, or a place where evil rappers go when they die?

Lol, I was wondering the same thing! :D:tgrin:

On a side note, I just watched the vid. Man, I forgot how fun Raph was on the show! :D

[TheUltimateShredhead]

I think his the funniest off the turtles.

[cryan]

And to think,Rapheal almost got lucky with you know who.:D

[ninjafowlkes8705]

i pick the 2003 and the movies Raphael better his more because he remind of wolverine of the ninja turtles at least was not a punk just talking all of his junk can not fight:tgrin::tgrin:

[Powder]

i pick the 2003 and the movies Raphael better his more because he remind of wolverine of the ninja turtles at least was not a punk just talking all of his junk can not fight:tgrin::tgrin:

Get outta here with that slander, chump! :tlol:

[nwafreak]

Raphael IS awesome! I love all old & new versions of him. He's always my fave turtle! Its amazing how I sometimes think like original toon Raphael! The difference is, he'll actually say it, I'll just think it. Awesome character.

[raphfan84]

Uh oh...the good ole Raphael! Let's see what's not to like about him??? I love Raphael in any carnation from the OT, 2K3, Next Mutation and along with the movies. What can I say he is and always will be my favorite turtle. I must say though I loved him in the OT, I really loved him in the 1st movie! He was just a straight bad a** period and that's what I liked seeing!

[cryan]

I always view Raph in the original toon as the Han Solo of the group.The sarcastic one.

[Koi]

Why do I see a "OT/Mirage/2k3 Donatello/Mike/Leo is "awsome" thread" being made sooner or later?

[raphfan84]

Lol! Your prob right. It won't be long.:lol:

[gobo]

I always view Raph in the original toon as the Han Solo of the group.The sarcastic one.
Similar issue with me... I always see Han Solo as the OT Raph of the group. ;)

[Avatar Yuffie]

Y'know, seeing Raphael making fun of Leonardo's heroic exclamations really made my day.

[raphfan84]

I always view Raph in the original toon as the Han Solo of the group.The sarcastic one.

You know your right never thought of that! Good point there my friend!:tgrin:

[Jester]

I think it's about time I changed my siggy banner.