Why are we all TMNT fans?
 

Ever sit and think about why? our reasons have to be more than just "cause I watched it when I was a kid."

They're characters at everyone can relate too (almost every personality is represented) and they have some realistic problems that we can all relate too as well. I think most people can relate to isolated alone at one time or another for example. There's good action too, which alot of people like.

1) The characters are awesome. Each turtle has their own distinct personality, and humor. I believe Splinter is even more unique than the turtles in his background story and such.

2) I like long series with continuity. We have awesome comics books, a great new animated series, a classic animated series, lots of video games... it just makes for a great hobby and time filler.

3) Leonardo. Leonardo. Leonardo. Did I mention... Leonardo? He is my favorite character, and I see a lot of myself in him. He is not perfect by far, but he tries his best and puts in maximum effort into everything he does.

4) I am a sucker for martial arts. Using the body as a weapon and in such an artistic form is amazing to me. But it is more than that too. Martial arts isn't just about fighting, its about dedication, and hard work, and finding balance, and many other things Splinter has told the Turtles. I like how this show points that out.

its a great idea with a great story and kick ass characters who wouldnt like it :)

I like the TMNT mainly because I a HUMONGOUS fan of martial arts. Since Tigershard already stated the reasons, I won't repeat them. Second, In each turtle, you can see 4 popular types of teenagers every teen can relate to:

-Frustrated, rebellious teenagers (Raphael)
-Leader types(Leonardo)
-Curious, inventive types(Donatello)
-Creative, fun-loving types(Michelangelo)

Also, the TMNT are alone in the world, like most teens who think they are. Not to mention as they grow up, they meet a lot of interesting characters.

I love 'em because they stand for something and I can relate to them. Super heroes of any kind fascinate me, but I guess being a teenager myself when I "met" the turtles, I can really relate to them so much more, and they're just so...cool!

They make you wish you were one of them. *points to Avvy and Siggy* :D

Taloniss said it best for me. Plus something about them is just really cool (the idea and how they look I guess)

Because I identify with the main characters (mainly Raph and Mike), I'm into martial arts, the shows/movies/books/games are entertaining, and because I feel like it.

because it has
-good storylines
-kick ass action
-humor
-characters i can relate to.

First, I really enjoy the themes in the show. As nonhumans hiding/trying to survive in a human world. Gargoyles, another of my favorite shows also had this theme.

The main characters are easy to relate to, and make you feel like they're people, instead of just characters (in the right mediums, of course.)

Action, humor, drama, and excellent balance. Good characters, good story, good look. Plus, I've always been drawn towards martial arts, specifically weapons, and reptiles.

And of course, all the great fans. :D

dude there just cool all around great story, action, humor, and there mutant ninja turtles

I'm in it for the free pudding pies.

Sayonara.

I dropped the TMNT around the time that Dregg crap started and moved on to other things.

I didn't get back into them until the new cartoon airred on Fox. It was so surprisingly good, it drew me back into the universe.

So it's a combination of fond memories and love of the incredibly well-produced new series.

Like others said, I can relate to them. I love reptiles. I think they look damn cool. They're funny, and clever..'course I know that's all in the writing....and I always liked that martial arts stuff..
And Raph is cute! haha!

*drools over the 1st movie Raphael pics Buslady has* If only he were my secret admirer and left funny drawings pinned to my wall with shuriken when I'm away from home during the day.... :tlove:

Oh, the Turtles bring me excitement with their adventures and Ninjutsu action. They got cool allies and villains. I like seeing things from each Turtle's perspective. The Turtles' humor is great. 1st movie Raphael is awesome through and through especially with the trench coat and fedora hat on! :tanime:

Situations where violence is the answer: THAT'S why!

I do like the characters too--some more than others. It's their interaction with each other that's really entertaining. The characters reflect each other, in a way.

I agree with all you people. The Ninja Turtles are one of my favorite superheors too. Like many, the new show brought me back into the fad I missed out all these years. Now with the first season of the orginal cartoon, I can show many friends who never seen the original, what made the heros so popular back in the 90's.

I liked them when i was younger and there really funny i also like the martial arts

Just thank my older cousin for getting me into the whole series. Now I'm a big fan of the New Cartoon Series and the old series as well.