Splinter Disciplining the Turtles

[Herald7]

OK that title ended up sounded weirder than I meant it to, lol, but hear me out. :D

You know how in the 2nd turtles film if one of the turtles got out of line Splinter would have them do flips to punish them? It occurred to me that for some reason I can't imagine OT Splinter doing that. Maybe it's because I can just imagine one of them (especially Raphael or Donatello) giving some sort of sarcastic reply in response, lol. I mean not that the OT turtles didn't respect Splinter, but they occasionally came across as a bit more free spirited or independent when it came to respecting their elders, lol.

Maybe it's because Splinter was technically a "human" and the OT turtles always did play up how separate they were from human beings. Whereas in other incarnations Splinter is an animal like they are.

For some reason, at most, I can picture Splinter having them wash dishing or sweep the floor, or even, oh I don't know, hypnotizing one of them to not like pizza anymore! But again, I anticipate a sarcastic remark from at least one of them to end the episode, lol. :twink:

Maybe I'm wrong, just curious about your thoughts, heh. ;)

[CyberCubed]

In one ep Mike was reading a comic, Splinter pulls it out of his hands.

Mike says, "What are you doing, dude?"

Splinter replies, "Dude? Is that how you refer to me?"

He responds, "Sorry, Master Splinter."

[pannoni1]

In the episode "Beneath These Streets", Splinter disciplines the turtles to do each Ninja exercise twice. Of course this is something, but nothing compared to the ten times that Shredder disguised as Splinter in the Old Switcheroo does. Also, in the episode "Once Upon A Time Machine", while Splinter instructs exercises, Splinter literally grabs the pizza away from Mike saying that those calories will get him fat. Then, he turns on the light when Don is reading a book in lower power saying that it will ruin his eyes. Finally, Splinter turns off the TV that Raph is watching saying that it will brainwash his mind. Later in that episode when we see the old age versions of the Turtles, young Don tells the young turtles that they've turned into everything that Splinter had warned them against. Overall, Splinter no matter what version always has a disciplinary edge to himself!

[Herald7]

Ah ok, fair enough, I had a feeling if I asked I'd get examples. :lol:

[ssjup81]

I think it's already been mentioned, but there was that episode where the turtles were trying to just relax since Shredder and Krang were stuck in Dimension X, and Splinter got mad, shouted, "Sacajawea (sp?)" and threw all the turtles aside and told them to do extra ninja exercises, so he definitely does discipline them when he sees fit.

[Jester]

Wasn't that season 3's 1st episode, Beneath These Streets?

[ABrown]

In one ep Mike was reading a comic, Splinter pulls it out of his hands.

Mike says, "What are you doing, dude?"
Splinter replies, "Dude? Is that how you refer to me?"
He responds, "Sorry, Master Splinter."

Really? They actually had that conversation in an episode? Well I'll be.

In the episode "Beneath These Streets", Splinter disciplines the turtles to do each Ninja exercise twice.

I think it's already been mentioned, but there was that episode where the turtles were trying to just relax since Shredder and Krang were stuck in Dimension X, and Splinter got mad, shouted, "Sacajawea (sp?)" and threw all the turtles aside and told them to do extra ninja exercises, so he definitely does discipline them when he sees fit.

Wasn't that season 3's 1st episode, Beneath These Streets?

Yeah, that scene from "Beneath These Streets" was the first thing that popped into my mind as well. It is kinda interesting that "SACAGAWEA!!!" is a ninja battle cry.

[Herald7]

It is kinda interesting that "SACAGAWEA!!!" is a ninja battle cry.

Yeah, who knew? ;)

[Jester]

Hey...any ninja clan that has the "Cur-lee Maneuver" must have some awesome battle cries.

Didn't the "SACAJAWEA!" battle cry get recycled?

[Machias Banshee]

In one ep Mike was reading a comic, Splinter pulls it out of his hands.

Mike says, "What are you doing, dude?"

Splinter replies, "Dude? Is that how you refer to me?"

He responds, "Sorry, Master Splinter."

I think Splinter got sarcastic on that one too, like... "What is next, Rat-Faced Dude Guy?", or something along those lines...


OT Splinter was pretty rough with them, considering they were just 'friends'. Once we got the 'Father' thing in the New Toon, Splinter was knocking the boys around pretty good. He smacks the boys around as early as the second episode... :evilgrin:

[Herald7]

OT Splinter was pretty rough with them, considering they were just 'friends'.

Well I mean, even if they didn't call him "Father" in the OT, it's still pretty clear that that's basically the relationship they have. It doesn't need to be spelled out. :)

[ABrown]

Well I mean, even if they didn't call him "Father" in the OT, it's still pretty clear that that's basically the relationship they have. It doesn't need to be spelled out. :)

I disagree. I think that the turtles saw Splinter as a sensei, but not a father. "Sensei" is what they most frequently referred to him as.

[Machias Banshee]

I'd always had the idea that they were 'teacher and students' as a kid. I thought I was Weird for thinking of them as 'father and sons'. :lol: Mind you, I'd never seen any of the other universes before...

[Herald7]

I disagree. I think that the turtles saw Splinter as a sensei, but not a father. "Sensei" is what they most frequently referred to him as.

Well again, I said it didn't need to be spelled out. You have to read between the lines. Yes, he was their teacher and they were students. But emotionally there was a lot more to their relationship.

In fact I didn't like that the 2k3 cartoon had them actually calling Splinter "father" because it takes all the subtlety away from their relationship and again, assumes the audiences needs it explained to them.