TMNT Fan gender trends

Canadian Turtle · 05-06-2008, 07:16 PM

So I don't know if there is a way to tell with member lists but what is the numbers on forums like this between male and female fans.

I think it's cool that TMNT seems to keep such an even fan base between boys and girls but I have to admit I don't remember that many girls being into turtles when I was a kid. Why does it seem like there is more now? There was even a quote from a member on here calling a a specific episode a "fangirl" style episode.

Again, I think it's cool and I just wanted to hear peoples thoughts on it. I mean the show would have been classified as a so called "boys show", so what is it about the turtles that attracts a cross gender fan base?

*MrPliggins* · 05-06-2008, 08:25 PM

I dunno dude...it may have been classified as a "boys' show", but they were showing commercials for barbies and baby dolls just as much as g.i.joe during the show, so i think it was marketed toward both genders.

And when the show was at its peak, it seemed EVERYONE, boys and girls, were equally obsessed.

*VaughnMichael* · 05-06-2008, 09:26 PM

You'de be suprised how many members of this site are girls, I sure was.

Canadian Turtle · 05-07-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

You'de be suprised how many members of this site are girls, I sure was.

Yo! that's what I mean!! I think it is so amazing that a show like this could reach a much more broad audience by being fun for both sexes.

Now would you say TMNT fans who are girls are more obsessive in different ways then guys?

Newton Gimmick · 05-07-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian Turtle

Yo! that's what I mean!! I think it is so amazing that a show like this could reach a much more broad audience by being fun for both sexes.

Now would you say TMNT fans who are girls are more obsessive in different ways then guys?

Yeah TMNT seems to have a lasting impression on females. What was originally said about TMNT at it's height being a neutral property is true. Many, many girls liked, watched and collected things TMNT (Though typically not action figures, but plushes, backpacks, books, etc) and that has been somewhat similar in the revivals.

As for who is more obsessive? It's a toss up, those some of the most hardcore, devoteds do seem to be females. I'd also say 1 in 4 female fans want to make monkey love to a turtle

... And that particular obsession seems limited to females, lol.

Ra · 05-07-2008, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Newton Gimmick

I'd also say 1 in 4 female fans want to make monkey love to a turtle

... And that particular obsession seems limited to females, lol.

My god, I have the largest temptation to make a gay joke here...

I thought I would be one in a sea of many in regards to being a female fan of the TMNT...but when I came here, I was just amazed at how many females loved the entire thing with a passion. It's just cool to see how one thing can really touch the hearts of many.

Canadian Turtle · 05-07-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Newton Gimmick

1 in 4 female fans want to make monkey love to a turtle

... And that particular obsession seems limited to females, lol.

I don't know... as bad ass as the TMNT are, thinking about even a women with turtles sort of takes the magic away from them for me. I mean Mikey or the guys getting all blushed and having crushes in the cartoon is funny, but even if you took the hard core comic versions of the turtles I still get a little shaky with the idea.

Maybe it's just me I don't know... Again, LOVE the fact that it was a cross gender appealing show... but translated into sexual attraction for females OR males... How many of you dudes wanted to do the nasty with Venus De Milo??? Again... maybe probably reading to much into it.

**Krang** · 05-07-2008, 01:51 AM

Most people haven't selected a gender on their profiles here, but in case anyone is curious, of the 720 people who did, 495 are male and 225 are female.

TheUltimateShredhead · 05-08-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Krang

Most people haven't selected a gender on their profiles here, but in case anyone is curious, of the 720 people who did, 495 are male and 225 are female.

Yepp, i always pictured the odds to be something like that:/ I fail to understand what's suprising about many fans being females, it's not like tmnt is extrodinary macho!

05-06-2008, 07:16 PM	#1
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	TMNT Fan gender trends So I don't know if there is a way to tell with member lists but what is the numbers on forums like this between male and female fans. I think it's cool that TMNT seems to keep such an even fan base between boys and girls but I have to admit I don't remember that many girls being into turtles when I was a kid. Why does it seem like there is more now? There was even a quote from a member on here calling a a specific episode a "fangirl" style episode. Again, I think it's cool and I just wanted to hear peoples thoughts on it. I mean the show would have been classified as a so called "boys show", so what is it about the turtles that attracts a cross gender fan base?

05-07-2008, 01:51 AM	#8
Krang Admin and Sega Guru Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dimension X Posts: 3,755	Most people haven't selected a gender on their profiles here, but in case anyone is curious, of the 720 people who did, 495 are male and 225 are female. __________________ "My motherboard's microchips are chomping at the... 'bit'. A little computer humor." --Krang, Welcome Back, Polarisoids

05-06-2008, 08:25 PM	#2
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I dunno dude...it may have been classified as a "boys' show", but they were showing commercials for barbies and baby dolls just as much as g.i.joe during the show, so i think it was marketed toward both genders. And when the show was at its peak, it seemed EVERYONE, boys and girls, were equally obsessed.

05-06-2008, 09:26 PM	#3
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	You'de be suprised how many members of this site are girls, I sure was.