Donatello's Gap

[Baxter Stockmen]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who doesn't like the gap in Donatello's teeth. Every time I see it, I think it's a mistake. It looks so out of place. :tgrumble:

I know there is still time before the show actually airs. So here's to hoping the gap is gone. :tgrin:

[Jephael]

I wouldn't count on it. Something tells me that's the way he's gonna look!

[TurtleTitan97]

I don't think it's going to be removed. In ever picture that shows Don's teeth the gap is still there. It was even on the turtle costume at Nickelodeon Universe.

[Baxter Stockmen]

:tsad: that is disappointing.

[Zany Orange Dude]

Sorry that bummed you out man. But look at the bright side, at least it isn't something like he has a leg missing and must walk on a peg.:twink::P

[Powder]

The gap is definitely here to stay. I like it, personally.

[Fugitoid Jones]

The gap is definitely here to stay. I like it, personally.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is ok with the gap!

I've said it before in other threads, but I'll say it again here since this thread is directly addressing the situation; as a guy who grew up with braces and other teeth related problems, I like seeing one of the main characters with an imperfection in their teeth. They're supposed to be teenagers fer crissakes, not every teenager has perfect teeth!

[Jester]

No problem to me...I think it adds character.

[Candy Kappa]

I really like it.

[Agent 86]

I don't mind the gap. I do like it when different interpretations of the turtles add individual physical traits (e.g. skin tones or physical differences like the "gap" teeth) to help differentiate them instead of all four being identical, except with different weapons or bandanas.

Besides, isn't a gap between your front teeth suddenly some modern fashion trend propelled by Madonna's longevity? It will probably just enhance Donatello's attractiveness to April.

[SherlockJr]

I'm another one who likes the gap. It makes this Donatello different from the others; plus, I think it's adorable. :tgrin:

[BubblyShell22]

I wasn't a fan of the gap at first, but I don't mind it that much now. It makes him look different, and my guess is that he acquired the gap in battle.

[ToTheNines]

One weird thing is that Nickelodeon seems to be "hiding" the gap. I don't think it was visible in a single shot of him at the Toy Fair, and his mouth is closed on that t-shirt while the other guys are smiling/gritting their teeth.

[FearlessLeader]

One weird thing is that Nickelodeon seems to be "hiding" the gap. I don't think it was visible in a single shot of him at the Toy Fair, and his mouth is closed on that t-shirt while the other guys are smiling/gritting their teeth.

Maybe Don is self conscious of his gap so he doesn't smile a lot :tlol::twink:

[Donnie]

I like the gap. Hey, at least he's not a hulking cyborg, right?

Nick's going to play up the geek thing with Don hardcore, it's pretty obvious. Giving him a gap is the icing on the cake for the shy, nerdy, easily embarrassed one.

[Baxter Stockmen]

I like the gap. Hey, at least he's not a hulking cyborg, right?

Nick's going to play up the geek thing with Don hardcore, it's pretty obvious. Giving him a gap is the icing on the cake for the shy, nerdy, easily embarrassed one.

But don't you think that is a little stereotypical? I'm all for don being the geek, but i just think it's an odd way of showing it.

I just hope he loses it in battle.

[ToTheNines]

Maybe Don is self conscious of his gap so he doesn't smile a lot :tlol::twink:

That actually makes a lot of sense. I'd imagine someone with a gap/missing tooth would have an impulsive tendency to keep their mouth closed more often than not.

[zkarlette]

Usually scrappy kids would have a gap not geeky ones ....., anyways I liked the fact that geek or not Don was also considered badass and the gap doesn't help him being taken seriously as much as I would like

[The Fifth Turtle]

I love it and Im glad its here to stay. Not all change is bad. Embrace change dont fight it :twink:.

[Killer Moth]

Usually scrappy kids would have a gap not geeky ones ....., anyways I liked the fact that geek or not Don was also considered badass and the gap doesn't help him being taken seriously as much as I would like

Speaking from personal experience, geeky kids get it if they get beaten up. In fact, when I was a kid, my tooth was chipped during a fight with this one cretin. I gave him a good stomach punch in return, and he left me alone after that, but the damage was done. So, anyway, with Don's teeth, it's either because of battle or the closest we'll get to "Turtle youth tooth" problems.

I'm more curious on why Nick is covering it up, as "you made the decision, so are you having second thoughts?" Unless they go back and tinker with the CGI to remove the gap before the debut, which would both be lulz-inducing and amusing, actually.

[TMNT_Master]

I believe the gap in Donatello's teeth was originally a reference to the fight scene in the first movie and the character detail kinda stuck. I dig it! :thyper:

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9048/tmntmovie1donwaterspit.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/tmntmovie1donwaterspit.jpg/)

Also in case you missed it posted last week on Twitter:

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/3985/42732935252582143471358.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/831/42732935252582143471358.jpg/)
Production Art of Donnie

[TurtleTitan97]

Cool concept art. Anymore like that?

[Powder]

I second the inquiry! More of that behind the scenes development stuff would be fantastic.

[Oculus Orbus]

I really like the gap. I think it looks cool, and it's also really neat how each Turtle has a different face.

[Donnie]

But don't you think that is a little stereotypical? I'm all for don being the geek, but i just think it's an odd way of showing it.

I just hope he loses it in battle.

I agree, it's pretty stereotypical. But it's the vibe I'm getting from Nick's Donnie - tall, gawky, awkward, shy, geeky, etc. They're doing the same thing with Mikey in a different construct, he's the younger bro so he's - shorter, pudgier, freckles, surprised, goofy, etc.

Sick concept art!

[Ciro]

damn.
TMNT MASTER wins a NO-PRIZE!

[ToTheNines]

Great to see you back Ciro, how's the new show coming along?

[VaughnMichael]

I thought this was about Donatello opening his own Gap store.:lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Harmophious/donatellogap.jpg

[Drose18]

i thought this was about donatello opening his own gap store.:lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/harmophious/donatellogap.jpg
haha rofl!

[strugler]

I hated the gap at first but it is growing on me.
I am also getting the vibe that nick has been hiding the gap lately. So does that means that donnie might lose the gap ?

I kinda prefer him without, even though it does not bother me that much.

[Baxter Stockmen]

I hated the gap at first but it is growing on me.
I am also getting the vibe that nick has been hiding the gap lately. So does that means that donnie might lose the gap ?

I kinda prefer him without, even though it does not bother me that much.

Yeah. I feel if they are going out of their way to hide it, that they are leaving it open to change before release.

[Rise1184]

I thought this was about Donatello opening his own Gap store.:lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Harmophious/donatellogap.jpg

lol

That was a good one!

[Ecto Jedi]

Well, look at that. Don looks like he had a gap -- a chipped tooth, at least -- in TMNT II: Secret of the Ooze. Who knew?

[BubblyShell22]

Awesome concept art, TMNT Master. Thanks for sharing that.

[Zany Orange Dude]

I thought this was about Donatello opening his own Gap store.:lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Harmophious/donatellogap.jpg

This made my day!:tlol: Thanks for sharing that!

[Ciro]

Things are good.
I am gettiing really excited about how its all going.
It's never easy, but it's always rewarding.
I really think this is gonna be special, especially in a 3-5 season long view of the series.
I'm glad you all like the gap, sort of.
We have all been living with it for awhile and we really have grown to to love it.

[Ecto Jedi]

Things are good.
I am gettiing really excited about how its all going.
It's never easy, but it's always rewarding.
I really think this is gonna be special, especially in a 3-5 season long view of the series.
I'm glad you all like the gap, sort of.
We have all been living with it for awhile and we really have grown to to love it.

Wait a sec. You work for the show?

[Jester]

He's mentioned it before...wish I knew what capacity.

[discordiatookie]

The gap's kinda cool. I like it!

[Plasticplayhouse]

Donnie's gap...I give it a "neu"

[ToTheNines]

Things are good.
I am gettiing really excited about how its all going.
It's never easy, but it's always rewarding.
I really think this is gonna be special, especially in a 3-5 season long view of the series.

Good to hear. Hopefully you guys stick to the Turtle tradition of at least 7 seasons.

I know Kevin Eastman is involved with the IDW comic and the Platinum Dunes movie, but has he stopped by the Nickelodeon studios at all for any kind of input on your show?

He's mentioned it before...wish I knew what capacity.

Producer. Did you catch his interview with Ivey?

[Baxter Stockmen]

Good to hear. Hopefully you guys stick to the Turtle tradition of at least 7 seasons.

I know Kevin Eastman is involved with the IDW comic and the Platinum Dunes movie, but has he stopped by the Nickelodeon studios at all for any kind of input on your show?



Producer. Did you catch his interview with Ivey?

That guy was the producer?!?! :trazz: Didn't exactly expect him to read this.

[Jester]

Producer. Did you catch his interview with Ivey?
Oh...guess not.

[BubblyShell22]

I thought he was in charge of the fight scenes.

[ToTheNines]

Oh...guess not.

Good stuff (Ciro shows up at 7:50 if you wanna skip to him):
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I thought he was in charge of the fight scenes.

From what I understand, he's basically the Lloyd Goldfine of this show.

[Donnie]

Thanks for stopping by, Ciro! Can't wait to see what you guys have in store!

[Ciro]

believe it or not, i do care about all you. I like checking out the boards occasionally when i'm up late designing and boarding.
I wish i could share more.
Kevin Eastman does stop by occasionally, he's great and always super supportive.

[BubblyShell22]

Well, it's awesome to have you here, Ciro. I can't wait to hear more about the show once it's out and more can be revealed.

[Baxter Stockmen]

So I take it, the gap is still alive and well?

[nickn]

I thought this was about Donatello opening his own Gap store.:lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Harmophious/donatellogap.jpg

dude that made me lose it

[cartoonistaaron]

Could be worse you guys! I heard they considered going full-on "emo" with Don!

http://home.comcast.net/~cartoonistaaron/newdon.jpg

[TurtleTitan97]

Emo Donnie? Werid, glad that's not what happen. Can't really picture Paulsen voicing a moodie character.

[Memphis]

Aside from Shredder looking blocky, Don's gap is the only thing I don't like so far. I don't hate it, but I'm not a fan of it either.

[Raphael86]

TBH, I actually disliked Mikey's freckles more than Donnie's gap.

[TurtleTitan97]

I don't know, I like Mikey's freckles. Plus, the 1990 movie version has freckles:

http://img.movieberry.com/static/photos/18230/poster.jpg

[Raphael86]

I don't know, I like Mikey's freckles. Plus, the 1990 version has freckles if you look closely:

http://img.movieberry.com/static/photos/18230/poster.jpg

Yeah, I got over it quick. I just hadn't noticed them before for some reason.

[Sage Ninja]

I don't care for the gap as much because it seems a little stereotypical of a "geek." I mean why not give the gap tooth to Leo the serious dedicated leader? But we can't have that because it would spoil his dignified air. Same with freckles, can't have freckles on Leo or Raph because it wouldn't fit their personas, but Mike who is the "kid" of the group would be just fine with them.

that is why I'm not so endeared to whole giving them defining physical characteristics as some other people on here are. Gap teeth, freckles, wide innocent blue eyes, scrawny/burly builts, ect can be just as annoying as the colored bandannas to distinguish them. I say let their personalites distinguish them.

[Mr.Turtle]

its his immoral crush on a human teen what i concern abt

[Toby Barrett]

"Immoral crush"...?

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n35/barrett_toby/1325907071621.gif

[BubblyShell22]

Dude, it's a crush, it's not like he's going to get into bed with her or anything. It'll probably be subtle like it was in the 2K3 series.

[Donnie]

I don't know, I like Mikey's freckles. Plus, the 1990 movie version has freckles:


Totally! I think the freckles suit Mikey very well.

Dude, it's a crush, it's not like he's going to get into bed with her or anything. It'll probably be subtle like it was in the 2K3 series.

Haha yeah, seriously. People need to chill about the April crush thing. Mikey totally hit on April in Secret of the Ooze a few times. And has everybody forgotten Mitsu in movie 3? Mikey flat out said he wanted to be with her. Donnie's crush on April in the 2k3 was obvious. I think it's natural anyways. They're humanoid teenage Turtles, of course they're gonna have crushes.

[TurtleTitan97]

I see nothing immoral about Don's crush. Nick would never show stuff like that.

[Zany Orange Dude]

I don't know, I like Mikey's freckles. Plus, the 1990 movie version has freckles:

Yeah, I think Mikey's freckles are very fitting. It further emphasizes his youth.

I see nothing immoral about Don's crush. Nick would never show stuff like that.

Agreed.

[Mr.Turtle]

Dude, it's a crush, it's not like he's going to get into bed with her or anything. It'll probably be subtle like it was in the 2K3 series.

now ur scaring me...not sure abt u guys but there's no way for me to embrace bestiality...

[TurtleTitan97]

Dude, relax. The people from the show have stated in an interview awhile back that when Casey appears he will be April's love intrest. There's nothing wrong with Don having a crush on April. Look at 90's movie Mikey. He had a crush on her.

[Powder]

Not to be a jerk, but could you find a source for that? I've followed every bit of news I could and I don't recall having read that.

[TurtleTitan97]

I can't right now, but it should be on Toonzone somewhere.

[Toby Barrett]

now ur scaring me...not sure abt u guys but there's no way for me to embrace bestiality...

Now you're scaring ME. Not sure about you guys, but there's no way for me to embrace such a bad typist...

[Candy Kappa]

bestiality...

debatable when it's about humanoids with intelligent mindset on a similar level as we see ourself

[ToTheNines]

Now you're scaring ME. Not sure about you guys, but there's no way for me to embrace such a bad typist...

We can vote him off the island right?

[Mr.Turtle]

debatable when it's about humanoids with intelligent mindset on a similar level as we see ourself

i knew ur gonna say that...

[BubblyShell22]

I'd vote him out of the council.

Mr. Turtle, stop being so narrow-minded. Like I said, it's a CRUSH, meaning that he'll show an interest in her, but he more than likely won't do anything beyond probably kissing her if they go that route.

[Candy Kappa]

i knew ur gonna say that...

how did you know I was gonna write that?

[Cure]

That Mr. Turtle guy is one thing, but defending the turtles getting with April is gross.

[Jester]

Please remember, to paraphrase Obi Wan Kenobi, they're more Turtle, than man...I have little problem with him crushing on her, but it'll go no farther then that, because...well...ewww.

[Zany Orange Dude]

It's Nick, they are not going to explore the relationship of a human and a turtle in great detail. It will most likely just be Don having a school boy crush on April and not go anywhere beyond that.

[Candy Kappa]

Please remember, to paraphrase Obi Wan Kenobi, they're more Turtle, than man...I have little problem with him crushing on her, but it'll go no farther then that, because...well...ewww.

of course, there a huge difference in playing the jungle drums, then a intelligent and sentient creature having emotional feelings for another intelligent and sentient creature.

[Nintendophile]

... Mikey totally hit on April in Secret of the Ooze a few times. And has everybody forgotten Mitsu in movie 3? Mikey flat out said he wanted to be with her...

Don't forget in the third movie, after Kenshin first appears and is sitting down at the table, Mikey leans over and quietly asks him "How did you get in April's pants?" Double entendre, FTW! :tlol:

[Powder]

I wouldn't call that a double entendre.

[Nintendophile]

I wouldn't call that a double entendre.

Maybe I'm using the term improperly. I thought it meant a phrase that could be taken two different ways. When Mikey asks Kenshin how he "got in April's pants", he's asking how did he literally appear in April's clothes. But, to "get in someone's pants" also has a second, more "adult" meaning, implying sex. It seemed like the writers purposefully phrased it that way to make a double entendre, a joke that kids might not catch, but older people would. Otherwise, they could have just wrote "How kid you get in April's clothes".

Wikipedia's first sentence explains it as: "A double entendre is a figure of speech in which a spoken phrase is devised to be understood in either of two ways. Often the first (more obvious) meaning is straightforward, while the second meaning is less so: often risqué or ironic."

So, how is what Mikey said not a double entendre?

[Powder]

I think it's only a double entendre when used to imply both meanings. I hiiiighly doubt any joke of that nature would've made it's way into that film.

[Nintendophile]

I think it's only a double entendre when used to imply both meanings. I hiiiighly doubt any joke of that nature would've made it's way into that film.

I don't think it has to mean BOTH things at the same time, just that one phrase can be taken two different ways, an innocent way, and a more risque way. Here (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20entendre) it's defined as "ambiguity of meaning arising from language that lends itself to more than one interpretation; a word or expression capable of two interpretations with one usually risqué."

To "Get into someone's pants" is too specific a phrase to be used unintentionally. (In my opinion, at least.) They slip jokes like that all the time into children's stuff. It's like "Easter Eggs" for older viewers. The infamous "Finger Prince" joke from Animaniacs, for example.

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[Zany Orange Dude]

I don't think it has to mean BOTH things at the same time, just that one phrase can be taken two different ways, an innocent way, and a more risque way. Here (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20entendre) it's defined as "ambiguity of meaning arising from language that lends itself to more than one interpretation; a word or expression capable of two interpretations with one usually risqué."

To "Get into someone's pants" is too specific a phrase to be used unintentionally. (In my opinion, at least.) They slip jokes like that all the time into children's stuff. It's like "Easter Eggs" for older viewers. The infamous "Finger Prince" joke from Animaniacs, for example.

1xmAC9Qu908

:tlol: Oh yes! The "Finger Prince" line from Hercule Yakko! Oh man that is one clever joke!:tlol: How that made it past the censors I will never know.

[Nintendophile]

:tlol: Oh yes! The "Finger Prince" line from Hercule Yakko! Oh man that is one clever joke!:tlol: How that made it past the censors I will never know.

At least Zany agrees with me. lol. You are an incredibly intelligent, handsome young man, Mr. Zany. :twink:

[Candy Kappa]

I thought it was already canon that Zany was a Ms. :P

[Nintendophile]

I thought it was already canon that Zany was a Ms. :P

If this is true, I apologize. I just surmised from the "Dude" in their name, that they were a dude instead of a dudette. If I've slipped up, please feel free to correct me, Zany. ^_^

[Zany Orange Dude]

If this is true, I apologize. I just surmised from the "Dude" in their name, that they were a dude instead of a dudette. If I've slipped up, please feel free to correct me, Zany. ^_^

I am a dudette, but that's alright. I still full heartedly accept that kind compliment of yours, thank you.:tsmile: You have very god tastes in cartoons.:twink:

[1984TMNT]

I don't think it has to mean BOTH things at the same time, just that one phrase can be taken two different ways, an innocent way, and a more risque way. Here (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20entendre) it's defined as "ambiguity of meaning arising from language that lends itself to more than one interpretation; a word or expression capable of two interpretations with one usually risqué."

To "Get into someone's pants" is too specific a phrase to be used unintentionally. (In my opinion, at least.) They slip jokes like that all the time into children's stuff. It's like "Easter Eggs" for older viewers. The infamous "Finger Prince" joke from Animaniacs, for example.

1xmAC9Qu908

Gotta agree here. Nintendophile is absolutely correct. Not that this matters much or is on topic - at all! :tsmile:

[Candy Kappa]

I am a dudette, but that's alright. I still full heartedly accept that kind compliment of yours, thank you.:tsmile: You have very god tastes in cartoons.:twink:

you're like the girl version of GK :lol:

[Redeemer]

I am a dudette, but that's alright. I still full heartedly accept that kind compliment of yours, thank you.:tsmile: You have very god tastes in cartoons.:twink:

lol damn Zany thats pretty funny Im not gonna lie, I thought you were a guy as well lol
Next time I will check the profile page first lol, the bad thing is that Ive looked at your profile already ounce before and I always thought you were a "dude" wow.....
*Insert foot here*

[Zany Orange Dude]

lol damn Zany thats pretty funny Im not gonna lie, I thought you were a guy as well lol
Next time I will check the profile page first lol, the bad thing is that Ive looked at your profile already ounce before and I always thought you were a "dude" wow.....
*Insert foot here*

:tlol:That's alright, the the word 'Dude' does make it sound like I am a guy.:tlol:
Actually, it depends how long ago it was that you looked at my profile because when I first came on here I didn't have my gender listed, so that might be the reason.:twink:

[Nintendophile]

I am a dudette, but that's alright. I still full heartedly accept that kind compliment of yours, thank you.:tsmile: You have very god tastes in cartoons.:twink:

Sorry for the slip-up, Zany. You are an incredibly intelligent, attractive young lady. lol. ^_^

[Zany Orange Dude]

Sorry for the slip-up, Zany. You are an incredibly intelligent, attractive young lady. lol. ^_^

That is perfectly okay pal. :tlol: Thank you once again for the very kind compliment.:tlol:

[Powder]

Regardless, I do not believe that was supposed to be a joke with two meanings the way it was written. That's ridiculous.

[Nintendophile]

Regardless, I do not believe that was supposed to be a joke with two meanings the way it was written. That's ridiculous.

*shrugs* To each their own. I've presented my opinion as best I can. :tsmile:

[KROW]

I don't think it has to mean BOTH things at the same time, just that one phrase can be taken two different ways, an innocent way, and a more risque way. Here (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20entendre) it's defined as "ambiguity of meaning arising from language that lends itself to more than one interpretation; a word or expression capable of two interpretations with one usually risqué."

To "Get into someone's pants" is too specific a phrase to be used unintentionally. (In my opinion, at least.) They slip jokes like that all the time into children's stuff. It's like "Easter Eggs" for older viewers. The infamous "Finger Prince" joke from Animaniacs, for example.

1xmAC9Qu908

Could have been a tickle joke, you know.

[Mr.Turtle]

is donnie gonna c a dentist in one episode? lets hope he's not bishop lol

[zkarlette]

Do dentists usually look like bishop?

Anyway..I wish he would get that gap fixed.

[Jester]

I don't mind. Adds character. As long as Paulsen doesn't lisp or whistle, we'll be fine.

[zkarlette]

I think what probably bothers me is that it makes him look even younger that what they are supposed to be, at this rate they could have a cameo by Franklin The turtle.

[Toby Barrett]

Teenagers aren't allowed to have gaps in their teeth?

[Mr.Turtle]

im more interested in the origin of his gap. does it come frm tripe over when sneaking around at nite?

[Stingray69]

im more interested in the origin of his gap. does it come frm tripe over when sneaking around at nite?

Dirt bike accident, although a dirt bike accident fixed a gap in my teeth.

[Jephael]

I can see it being a sparring accident, like Mikey accidentally whacks him in the face with his nunchucks or something.

[Stingray69]

They probably won't even ever say how it happened.

[Zany Orange Dude]

I can see it being a sparring accident, like Mikey accidentally whacks him in the face with his nunchucks or something.

You're probably right.

[Toby Barrett]

Or crazy thought, he just has a gap in his teeth.

[Jephael]

Or crazy thought, he just has a gap in his teeth.

You mean like it happens naturally? That's kinda boring. It'd be like Lex Luthor just happens to be bald, not as a result of anything.

[Sage Ninja]

I think what probably bothers me is that it makes him look even younger that what they are supposed to be, at this rate they could have a cameo by Franklin The turtle.

that would be awsome. I love Franklin! :)

[The Stryker]

You mean like it happens naturally? That's kinda boring. It'd be like Lex Luthor just happens to be bald, not as a result of anything.

Who gives a sh*t if Luthor is bald from natural causes or as a result of something? Why does every detail need a story behind it?

He has a gap. End of story.

I think what probably bothers me is that it makes him look even younger that what they are supposed to be, at this rate they could have a cameo by Franklin The turtle.

Are gaps in teeth exclusive to children or something?

[BubblyShell22]

I doubt they'll tell the origin of his gap and will just leave it up to the fans to interpret where he got it. I like the idea of Don sparring and Raph accidentally knocking his tooth out.

[Candy Kappa]

Nothing wrong with a gap

http://s1.static.gotsmile.net/images/2010/11/09/Kurt_Nilsen_571270i.jpg_1289256227.jpg

[Donnie]

Donatello has a gap in his teeth because he's being stereotyped as the nerd and that's all there is to it..the tall lanky nerd.

[nickn]

IDW's new Micro Series....

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Micro Series: Donatello's Gap.

Who does the cover? what is the story that would be told??!??!?!

[Drose18]

I think this thread should be changed to "Donatello's Missing Tooth"
Personally I think missing teeth are bad ass.

[Powder]

People don't have a tooth in the center, you loon. It's a gap.

[zkarlette]

They probably came up with the gap just to cause chaos and confusion .

[TheJ-manTurtleMan]

im more interested in the origin of his gap. does it come frm tripe over when sneaking around at nite?

He got his gap from animal stomach?

[Slap-Happy]

Donatello has a gap in his teeth because he's being stereotyped as the nerd and that's all there is to it..the tall lanky nerd.

I have never, ever heard that as being part of the nerd stereotype.

Why do people still have a problem with the gap? This is a non-issue.

[Drose18]

I have never, ever heard that as being part of the nerd stereotype.

Why do people still have a problem with the gap? This is a non-issue.
The stereotype is that nerds have gaps because it looks gross.
I totally agree with you plus it looks like he got a tooth punched out which is badass.

[Donnie]

I have never, ever heard that as being part of the nerd stereotype.

Why do people still have a problem with the gap? This is a non-issue.

Not an issue for me, never was. An awkward gap that probably infringes on how Donnie speaks is definitely stereotyping the nerd, though. How can one disagree with that? You've never seen a stereotyped tall, lanky, nerd with acne? Since Don is a Turtle he can't have acne, so give him a gap. Same thing.

It's not a bad thing, it's just a flat out stereotype - think about it, why does the smart one have the gap? Why not one of the other 3? Hm, I wonder...

[The Stryker]

Not an issue for me, never was. An awkward gap that probably infringes on how Donnie speaks is definitely stereotyping the nerd, though. How can one disagree with that? You've never seen a stereotyped tall, lanky, nerd with acne? Since Don is a Turtle he can't have acne, so give him a gap. Same thing.

It's not a bad thing, it's just a flat out stereotype - think about it, why does the smart one have the gap? Why not one of the other 3? Hm, I wonder...

Glasses, acne and pocket protectors yes but gaps? Nah dawg. Unless it turns out that Donatello is japanese it's not a stereotype. You're just reaching for something to complain about. Its something to seperate him from the others.

Also, that Michael Strahan....what a nerd!

[Jester]

They could've given the youngest, Mikey, the gap, as the youngest is stereotypically more awkward... :P

[Cure]

How can one disagree with that?

Because it's not a stereotype.

[Slap-Happy]

I totally agree with you plus it looks like he got a tooth punched out which is badass.

I don't know about you, but when I see a person with missing teeth, I don't think "Man, what a badass."

[Mr.Turtle]

can we start the poll now ?

[Purplepizzaeater]

While its not that big a deal I dont really like the gap either. I really hope it doesnt play part in how he talks... Don is my favorit turtle and a really geek like voice would be extra lame!

[Xaryen]

While its not that big a deal I dont really like the gap either. I really hope it doesnt play part in how he talks... Don is my favorit turtle and a really geek like voice would be extra lame!

Ugh. I just saw some pics of him, I think it looks terrible. And it's gonna annoy me the entire show. If they play up the geek aspect for Donnie and give him a dumb voice it'll be such a turn off to the series since he's my favorite turtle. But I think that gap is a terrible design idea.

[KROW]

Ugh. I just saw some pics of him, I think it looks terrible. And it's gonna annoy me the entire show. If they play up the geek aspect for Donnie and give him a dumb voice it'll be such a turn off to the series since he's my favorite turtle. But I think that gap is a terrible design idea.

Worse than three toes?

[Ravenxl7]

While I have no major issue with the gap in his teeth, if they really wanted to have that visual with one of the turtles, I would have rather seen them have Raph missing a tooth.

[Jester]

Maybe a chipped tooth, but missing a tooth would probably look worse than the gap.

[mysterycolor]

i really dont see why this is such an issue, i like the guys having more distinguishing features :)

[Ravenxl7]

Maybe a chipped tooth, but missing a tooth would probably look worse than the gap.
I don't think it would. As-is, Don's "gap" looks more like a missing tooth to me. It's a bit large for just a gap, imho.

[The Stryker]

I don't think it would. As-is, Don's "gap" looks more like a missing tooth to me. It's a bit large for just a gap, imho.

Gaps in teeth can get pretty big. Theres no set size.

[Mr.Turtle]

i knew its a missing tooth!

[Fugitoid Jones]

i really dont see why this is such an issue, i like the guys having more distinguishing features :)

I know!!! I totally agree with you, mzcolor! God forbid the guys look different. Can't have them look like GODDAMN TEENAGERS WITH TEETH IMPERFECTIONS!!! Next time I see a kid on the street with a gap tooth or braces or whatever, I'm going to go up to him and say "Eww, kid, that's such a horrible design. Your parents effed up. Don't show your face in public ever again." :twink:

[mysterycolor]

I know!!! I totally agree with you, mzcolor! God forbid the guys look different. Can't have them look like GODDAMN TEENAGERS WITH TEETH IMPERFECTIONS!!! Next time I see a kid on the street with a gap tooth or braces or whatever, I'm going to go up to him and say "Eww, kid, that's such a horrible design. Your parents effed up. Don't show your face in public ever again." :twink:
you do that mr.jones! obviously the kid will deserve it ;)

[Drose18]

:trazz:you do that mr.jones! obviously the kid will deserve it ;)

You guys should shut yo fayces.

[mysterycolor]

:trazz:

You guys should shut yo fayces.
what is a fayce?