Why do people hate ninja turtles
 

I guess i must say i never have met anyone who hates the ninja turtles, but i have meet people who think they are stupid and kiddish. Almost every day i get made fun of for liking the turtles, i only know two people at my school who likes them. When ever i draw a turtle picture, people laugh and think i'm one of those mental cases, because only one of the people at my school who like the turtles is a mental case. The other one who like them never talks about them. I am getting very tired of this and wish they would shut up! But i can assure you, what ever they say won't get me to stop drawling or talking about the ninja turtles! So why am i telling you guys this, well i'm just curious, why do people dislike them so much, and is there anyone else going threw this as well?

Because people have different tastes and instead of respecting others for their own tastes, they feel they have to bash them for it. I haven't gone through this myself, but I can see where you're coming from. I wouldn't pay them any mind, TM. Remember: Opinions are like a**holes, we all have them.

That's school for you. It's because turtles are an easy targer for being made gun of. I bet you no one has read the grittier comics or any other comics where people die, blood, cursing, etc. In all reality it's just classmates. I'm 28, a successful engineer, super active and fit, and i have a tmnt toys/comic collection that my girlfriend even likes. So take it eith a grqin. College will be better

Mirage and violence
 

Just show them the Mirage comics, darker and more violent than the children and family-friendly 1987 show, and say that this is how it all begun.

Because Turtles was a fad. All fads had their meteoric rise, where the masses ate them all up, and their fall, when they apparently no longer deems fashionable.

Despite later incarnations over the years, the Turtles, always had, and always will, be related to the majority public, as the cartoon that lasted from 1987 to 1996. For most (but apparently, not all) denizens of this board, nothing wrong with that, as we all had our fond nostalgia of radical childhoods with them.

But even I admit, the show ages, especially in the face of today when animation, storytelling, and action has improved since. Myself; I still eat it all up, but re-watching them on my DVDs, no character can throw a ninja move against each other, and the only things the Turtles' weapons can strike are robots; otherwise an occasional knocking weapons, like laser guns over actual guns, off bad guys' hands. Add to the dated of their time jokes, and many people of today, might possibly find it "cheesy".

Don't show them ****. People are assholes. Better to learn that in high school/middle school than later on.

I've personally never had that problem. Anytime I draw a Turtle, wear a Turtle shirt, or talk about TMNT, I've never had anything but love thrown my way about it. You must live in a weird area, because I can't imagine having that problem.

But yeah, honestly, once you get out of the clique-y crap of K-12, life will be MUCH better. Especially college. I think it's hip to be old school nowadays anyway. And if the Ninja Turtles weren't cool, why would their merchandise be sold in Hot Topic, Hastings, practically any 't-shirt' website, Spencers, etc?

Why would they re-release the TMNT toys of '88?

I plan on getting a TMNT tattoo, and I have no problem in knowing that a few may not like it, but it's my body, my obsession, my childhood. It's sad that people have to grow up and forget what made them happy. Just sad.

I'm 28, have TMNT toys and comics (some on my wall), and wanting to buy some artwork from various professional and amateur artists, have plenty of the shirts, want to buy that freaking satchel that 'footballorangeguy' has on eBay (which I would carry around more than my $266 Tumi bag), getting a tattoo in a noticeable area, and damned proud of it.

What exactly are the people's hobbies that make fun of you? Everyone has their thing. Don't let it get you down, and have a countdown till graduation.

Doesnt work. I knew a kid in school who showed other students the comics, they laughed him out of the building and drew giant penises all over the book.

2003 cartoon
 

But if they still go to school, they must grew up when the 2003 cartoon aired.

What the f*ck are you babbling about? This was YEARS ago

The 4Kids cartoon was niche and never made a dent in the cultural mindset the way the 80s cartoon did.

Amen!!!! Let them read the first few issues and see if they will still call them kiddish

Trendy jerks... -_-

Basically, why do people hate anything? Because this is not heaven! We need to believe in where a place of eternal happiness and love exists, and apparently, Earth isn't it. And, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are just a teeny fraction of what people hate. Like I said in a forum games post, I saw a truck with a TMNT bumper sticker, so apparently there is some love. IMO, it's far enough in the past now where it's like '60s Batman or Scooby-Doo where almost anymoe can like it. And Nick will likely make it more enjoyable again if all pans out. Also, the 1990 movie shouldn't be omitted in terms of what the general public thinks of TMNT as screenings are still fairly common. Others may just be jealous, but more than likely either are "you still like that?" or "wasn't that for pre-teens?" People just miss out on how big the EU is.

Because most of it is kind of dumb and only appeals to a really REALLY small portion of the world?

I was gonna make one of my really lame old "Stryker, why are you having adventures outside of the General Forums?" jokes, but...

I will consent that the TMNT franchise is inherently ridiculous in its name and conception. But that's a big part of its appeal. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made the preposterous mainstream in the 80s and 90s. And while it will never have the same kind of "appeal" as established characters with comic book origins like Batman, Spider-man, or X-Men, it does have quite a bit of appeal across the world, even if fans of one incarnation may not necessarily care for other incarnations.

People like different things.

As long as you like Turtles and it makes you happy what does it really matter what anyone else thinks.

:tcool:

I wouldn't pay those kids at school any mind. Now if you have a sibling who picks on you for liking the TMNT that's a different story. My sister who's only a few years older than me is constantly putting me down for liking the Ninja Turtles, and sometimes it really gets to me! She used to be a lot of fun but somewhere down the road she got a really big stick up her butt!

Middle school kids are such unbelievable brats. I don't get what the appeal is of being that much of a jerk.

To answer the OP, at that age it's cool to be a hater. I know the "be yourself" thing is cliche, but that's really what you should do. In a few years, none of it is going to matter. Bullies are going to find new ways to get on someone's case, no matter how they change. So you might as well keep doing what you want.

Eventually you'll reach an age where being nostalgic is considered cool, or well, it's tolerated at least. As long as you don't take it too far.

You know it really is sad how narrow-minded people are, but there's nothing we can do about it. You just have to forget about those kids. Odds are most of them are just doped up losers who'll probably go nowhere with their lives anyway while you go on to be a successful member of your community.

I know exactly how you feel man. When I grew up more or less every kid around me liked the TMNT. Then we turned 12 and the TMNT-phenomena simply died out, and if you still liked the turtles at that age kids would make fun of you. That was the case for me, the other kids picked at me for still liking the turtles, but I never stopped loving them. If there was one thing I learned during my early school years it was to don't give a f*ck about what people think of you. If they think you're weird, a fool or whatever, let them think that. It's their problem and their problem alone. It's easy for me to say, but just ignore them, shut them out and keep doing what you're doing. You don't have to be around these people forever after all. =)

What did they like instead?
 

What did they like instead? You could threat to pick at them for something if they didn't left you alone.

Hear that? If you don't like Ninja Turtles you're probably a drug addict.

Wowie what a post.

Learning to ignore poop-heads is an important life skill.

I guess it's just not mains stream as other cartoons/anime of today. I'm sure they'd won't notice if you draw Batman or Young Justice or Bleach.

Sorry about the whole kids making fun of you of the things you like. They just can't help it sadly. Just continue to love what you love even if it's not popular/mainstream/whatever.

Or at least a turkey!

TM4, the next time somebody at school is teasing you about the Turtles, just do what I would do back in school; stuff the nerd in a locker, or dunk their head in a toilet and give 'em a swirlie. They won't come bothering you about the Turtles anymore after that.

Either that or a politician!

Huh? I don't think that was implied at all. It was more like "mean spirited teens = drug addicts" was implied. Which I wouldn't agree with of course, since a majority of kids are just closed minded jerks at that age regardless.

I say let your nerd flag fly. Go play some Magic and D and D while you're at it, too. Maybe even Yu-Gi-Oh if that's what you're into, although I never understood the appeal. Try to start a comic book club at school. It won't be long until you have to grow up, and your time to enjoy this stuff will be limited. Don't let some little punks ruin it for you.

I love the 1987 tmnt show, but my wife thinks they are boring, childish and queer (you know four turtles living together not having any real girlfriend besides April). Anyway, I will always watch them no matter what they say, if you want something more serious you got Batman The Animated Series (which I love too).

I played YGO for a while in 2002. The game wasn't bad, but the players I faced, oh, I can tell stories. Fortunately, I still like the anime and the manga, so it all works out.

Like some of you, I had my share of ridicule about TMNT during my childhood toward the "end phase." I recall this spiffy TMNT backpack I had in 5th grade (92-93), which had Movie Shredder in the background. (I'd know when I'd see it, but I'm otherwise drawing a blank on the design.) My classmates did what they did the best: mock me and mock some more. To semi-quote Dr. Cox, my classmates were, to be polite, "bastard-coated bastards with bastard filling." If it wasn't the Turtles, it would have been something else.

Had the same thing with Pokemon, as I started to learn the shift we as a culture engage with "this fad is awesome" to "this fad sux!" Can't win, so ignore them as "just because the fad or the popularity is waning, it doesn't mean the subject in question doesn't have value." However, I won't begrudge those who can't, as it was difficult in my case. I backed down, and I'm now sorry I did. At least, as an adult, I have a few Turtle shirts to re-affirm my past fondness.

As long as I have my memories with the Turtles, no one will take them away from me. That's the advice I can give, but, apparently, we've all been through that, haven't we? And still, the Turtles go on, which speaks to its ever-lasting appeal.

This reminds me of a thread back in the '90s, on the tmnt mailing list. There was an entire thread called "the look", which was all about the strange look people gave you when you bought or asked for TMNT stuff. It was a "really?.....REALLY?" kind of look.
I remember that happening to me at my local comic book store. I had the store hold current issues of "The Tick" for me, but then I asked them to hold TMNT vol 2 for me. Yeah, they gave me the strange look. I also got it at comic book conventions when I would ask dealers about TMNT. Things have definitely changed since then, but not in high schools apparently.

What are these words....?

My brain has malfunctioned.

Girlfriends
 

I would not call April (or Irma) girlfriends. But show her the Raphael and Ninjara romantic relationship in the Archie Cmics.

Oh yeah, way to show Raph yiffing with a furrie...

it is funny... i've never really encountered someone who "hated" the ninja turtles... even when i tell people what i do for a living (sell vintage tmnt) they almost always respond with how much they love the turtles or how much their child loved the turtles or how much their (whatever) loved the turtles... but no one has ever put it down... though i do occasionally receive a "you mean that many people still like them??" and i say HELL YEAH WE DO! :)

While I'm most definitely all about female TMNT fans, I've only come across a few girls that actually LIKE the Turtles and don't see them as just a silly, babyish hobby. Sad! I guess it has something to do with the fact that the Turtles are large, anthropomorhic ninja Turtles. Maybe? :D

And just to clarify, I'm talkin' about girls I've actually met. I know a decent amount of chicks are on the T-Drome...including our biggest female supporter in the FB group, wassup Allison?! :P

I still draw the TMNT on envelopes and letters etc, and Im 30 :twink:

My boss has a son around my age, so she experienced turtlemania too-she just laughs.

It's weird on Tumblr I have actually met a lot of new female Turtles fans. the 4Kids cartoon seemed to spawn a new generation of them.

Anyway I have to agree with what mysterycolor said. People for the most part have always been very positive about my love for the guys. Usually when I am wearing a Turtles shirt I have at the very least one person start to sing the old theme song to me randomly in public.

Maybe it has something to do with the fact we are both female, I don't honestly know. :trazz:

not too much dude :) wassup with you!? haha true female fans are few and far between... in fact i do not have any "real life" lady friends that i would actually call fans of tmnt... that being said i tend to hang out with dudes more anyway, so i might not be a prime example lol. i do however look forward to the end of the month when i will be making my very first drome connection and real life female tmnt friend all in one with our very own FearlessLeader :) yay!

this is actually a good point, our overly positive response could be because we are both female... i dont mean to sterotype... but let's me real, a guy is much more likely to see a girl wearing a tmnt shirt and walk up and say "i love them!" (or sing the theme lol) than he is to do the same with a guy who's wearing the exact same tmnt shirt... but that is just how our society works... dont worry guys, there is plenty of tmnt love out there :)

the only person I've met that said they hated TMNT was my ex.

As for random singing on public, when I lived in the UK last year, I was in a queue at the local KFC and a woman started to sing parts of the theme song and said she wanted to take my shirt off...