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CyberCubed

07-10-2011 12:45 AM

Mona Lisa or Ninjara, who was the better love interest for Raph?

Raphael has had two major love interests in the franchise, one being Ninjara and the other being Mona Lisa. As we know, Ninjara stuck around for the bulk of the Archie's run, but Mona Lisa only ever got one episode.

Anyway, which character did you prefer as a love interest for Raph the most?

gobo	07-10-2011 01:10 AM

I'd say the one who came back for a second appearance. Besides, the other relationship was turtlecestuous. Everyone knows Mona Lisa is just Leonardo in drag.

Jester

07-10-2011 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gobo (Post 862459)

I'd say the one who came back for a second appearance. Besides, the other relationship was turtlecestuous. Everyone knows Mona Lisa is just Leonardo in drag.

At least Mona was the same biological class...Ninjara's a mammal! EWWW!!!

ssjup81

07-10-2011 01:22 AM

Good question. I dunno. I liked both as love interests for Raph or at least a character to throw Raph offguard sometimes. I loved the interactions Raph had with Mona Lisa hands down. Even if nothing had happened, I felt that the two could've had interesting chemistry if she'd been brought back, but given that she was originally human, seems it'd be a bit difficult to literally work in a romance without its being a bit strange...then again, Mikey showed attraction to human girls...

Now, as for Ninjara, who did have the opportunity to be a literal gf to Raph was interesting. I liked it a lot. We got to see another side of him that wasn't often seen. Meh, who knows.

It's difficult to decide, but I'm leaning more towards Mona Lisa for this one since she was never given the opportunity and I liked the sarcastic humor she had too, similar to Raph's and they are both reptiles at least and won't have the "She'll die before me anyway" realization that Raphael pointed out himself in the comics.

Raph's Girl

07-10-2011 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester (Post 862465)

At least Mona was the same biological class...Ninjara's a mammal! EWWW!!!

Uh.. Mona Lisa was a HUMAN that was transformed into a lizard like creature. :P

As for the better love interest. I'll go with his wife, Mezcaal. :P

Jester

07-10-2011 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl (Post 862468)

Uh.. Mona Lisa was a HUMAN that was transformed into a lizard like creature. :P

Yeah...well....um....SHUT UP! :P

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As for the better love interest. I'll go with his wife, Mezcaal. :P

No one remembers her....:D Man the future is a weird place.

cryan

07-10-2011 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gobo (Post 862459)

I'd say the one who came back for a second appearance. Besides, the other relationship was turtlecestuous. Everyone knows Mona Lisa is just Leonardo in drag.

Oh,come in.How could you not like Mona Lisa.I thought she was hot(in a mutant sort of way)I know fans have different opinions but I liked her.I would like the relationship between her and Raphael be more stand offish.Similar to the way Han and Leia were in The Empire Strikes Back.

Luzmagica

07-10-2011 08:16 AM

I voted for Mona Lisa....

As "mutants" both are more similar species... Im not so so very much into give necessary to TMNT love interests...of course also...I prefer for them another mutant female than a human-girlfriend....

CrazySquirrel

07-10-2011 09:15 AM

I really liked Ninjara in the Archie series! I thought she added a good ongoing person to keep Raph happy. I really liked having a female character other than April.

oldmanwinters

07-10-2011 12:37 PM

Um... Mezcal?

On second thought... Ew...

discordiatookie

07-10-2011 12:55 PM

A more burning question from the man on the street is:

Horridus or The Regenta, who was the better love interest for Mikey?

:P

Raph's Girl

07-10-2011 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by discordiatookie (Post 862541)

Horridus or The Regenta, who was the better love interest for Mikey?

:P

Pft... Nononono!! It's either Oyuki or Kala! :D

Spitfire

07-10-2011 03:18 PM

I think love interests for turtles are stupid. If they are going to do it though other mutants is really the only thing that makes sense.

Either way Ninjara is the no brainer here. Mona Lisa has 1 episode with Raph and there's barely a connection there. She only flirts with him at first to get aboard the ship and afterwards she only likes him because he's a ninja turtle. Ninjara and Raph spent considerable time together. Their relationship actually had an arc and we saw it from the beginning to the end.

Jephael

07-10-2011 07:11 PM

To be honest, I never liked Ninjara. She was too warrior princess for my tastes. Mona Lisa on the other hand had some real potential! Sadly, she got the sh***y end of the stick!

Fugitoid Jones

07-13-2011 02:25 AM

I'm going with Ninjara. Mona Lisa was funny and all, but at least Ninjara could keep up with the fighting aspect of Raph, so she wouldn't be a damsel in distress. Plus, like Spitfire said, they had more time together.

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl (Post 862546)

Pft... Nononono!! It's either Oyuki or Kala! :D

Kala! Well, maybe Mitsu.

Revan

07-13-2011 06:37 AM

I can't imagine why Mona Lisa could have any romantic feelings for Raph. She was a human. Why would she be attracted to a mutant turtle?

I don't think the turtles need romantic interests. It's an adventure story. The only thing I can think of that might work would be a female mutant turtle. And we all know how Mei Pieh Chi worked out... :ohwell:

If I had to pick, I would say Ninjara though I still don't quite understand inter species sexual attraction.

Powder

07-13-2011 07:02 AM

They're all furries.

ssjup81

07-13-2011 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 863157)

I can't imagine why Mona Lisa could have any romantic feelings for Raph. She was a human. Why would she be attracted to a mutant turtle?

How about making it the other way around, Raph having an interest in her? That's my main argument as far as this pairing go. Her being human and all first and becoming a mutant...then again, in the Archie comics, Mondo Gecko did have a human girlfriend...and there was Irma's character of the OT series who didn't have a prob with it (still say she liked Donny lol), but meh, who knows, right?

That aside, romantic or not, the interactions between the two was fun and I really hate the fact that her character wasn't used outside of that one ep and that they didn't even use her as a Mutanimal for the comics.

Iroh	07-13-2011 12:02 PM

I'll say that Mona Lisa would be a better love interest because after all, both Raph and Mona had the same smart attitude besides being green.:P

Revan

07-13-2011 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81 (Post 863161)

How about making it the other way around, Raph having an interest in her? That's my main argument as far as this pairing go. Her being human and all first and becoming a mutant.

They seemed interested in human women in multiple mediums

ssjup81

07-13-2011 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 863181)

They seemed interested in human women in multiple mediums

I know, from their side, but how often did it seem to be that way in reverse? That's why I was saying maybe have Raph interested in Mona Lisa and not the other way around since she was a human who became a mutant as opposed to her starting off as an animal and becoming a mutant. I'm sure prior to becoming a mutant, she was probably into human boys. :trazz:

gobo	07-13-2011 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 863157)

I still don't quite understand inter species sexual attraction.

Don't think of it as sexual. Think of it as social.

cryan

07-13-2011 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81 (Post 863161)

Yeah,that bugged me that Mona's role was not expanded.At least they could have given her another episode.I loved the fiestiness she had as well.Also,Irma had feelings for Rex-1.Figure that one out.:D

Luzmagica

07-14-2011 01:23 AM

Mona Lisa has less votes?! ..... :teek:

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AK_Mikey_Fan

07-14-2011 02:39 AM

I would have to say Mona Lisa. She almost had a similar personality to Raph's.

ssjup81

07-14-2011 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AK_Mikey_Fan (Post 863314)

I would have to say Mona Lisa. She almost had a similar personality to Raph's.

Yep, hence the episode's title. "Raphael Meets his Match".:tlol:

cryan

07-14-2011 06:31 PM

Let face it.Sense when do you ever see an uncladded(sorry don't want to get myself banned)female mutant lizard girl running around.Also she had a killer body.

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