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*BabyTurtles* · 09-09-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bauer536

Forgive me if I ask this, but are people actually afraid about the next season's direction, or is anyone worried about the show getting worse?

I'm not XD I like the mutants

In fact I enjoy the Mutant episodes more than the Kraang episodes....

I guess it's like Mutant-->foot clan-->Kraang for me

(but I enjoy the kraang also~ just not as much as the others)

~~Leo656~~ · 09-09-2013, 01:43 PM

Who diagnosed Mikey?

I'm not saying it's not a real thing, I know people who legit have it, but I know *more* who were either misdiagnosed or "self-diagnosed". Some of those types just get too much sugar and caffeine. Which I could totally see being Mikey's case.

At least in the incarnations where they knew what "food" was, which apparently they didn't on this show.

MogwaiNinja89 · 09-09-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

He has ADHD in this show...so he's not being "idiotic".

For one, ADHD is is a controversial thing. Many professionals don't even consider it a real disorder. And who said he had this? The creators, or are fans diagnosing him? He's portrayed as dumb. Simple as that. His brothers don't take him seriously and neither does Shredder. He has a good heart and can be funny but half of the time his idiocy is a bit much. Why do people insist on coming to his defense and saying he's not dumb when a good majority of the fans think he is? How can you at least not see it? Disagree all you want, that's fine. But trying to say someone is wrong because they see a character in a way you don't isn't the way to go. I disagree with the opinion that the 2K3 Mikey is some ego maniac a-hole, but I don't try to convince people otherwise.

*Bauer536* · 09-09-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MogwaiNinja89

For one, ADHD is is a controversial thing. Many professionals don't even consider it a real disorder. And who said he had this? The creators, or are fans diagnosing him? He's portrayed as dumb. Simple as that. His brothers don't take him seriously and neither does Shredder. He has a good heart and can be funny but half of the time his idiocy is a bit much. Why do people insist on coming to his defense and saying he's not dumb when a good majority of the fans think he is? How can you at least not see it? Disagree all you want, that's fine. But trying to say someone is wrong because they see a character in a way you don't isn't the way to go. I disagree with the opinion that the 2K3 Mikey is some ego maniac a-hole, but I don't try to convince people otherwise.

Mikey says he has ADHD or something in one of the episodes. I forgot which one, but he mentions it.

*NinjaMan* · 09-09-2013, 02:19 PM

One of the old nick bios for mikey said he had ADHD

*Bauer536* · 09-09-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaMan

One of the old nick bios for mikey said he had ADHD

Yes, but he mentioned it in an episode, too.

*miru* · 09-09-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Shredder did different things every week.

Most of these new mutants don't even speak or have any personality. I would rather Nick bring back some more old characters like Groundchuck/Dirtbag over some of these generic monsters they've been introducing.

A good amount lack any toy. But then again a few major characters are left out too.

*BabyTurtles* · 09-09-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MogwaiNinja89

For one, ADHD is is a controversial thing. Many professionals don't even consider it a real disorder. And who said he had this? The creators, or are fans diagnosing him? He's portrayed as dumb. Simple as that. His brothers don't take him seriously and neither does Shredder. He has a good heart and can be funny but half of the time his idiocy is a bit much. Why do people insist on coming to his defense and saying he's not dumb when a good majority of the fans think he is? How can you at least not see it? Disagree all you want, that's fine. But trying to say someone is wrong because they see a character in a way you don't isn't the way to go. I disagree with the opinion that the 2K3 Mikey is some ego maniac a-hole, but I don't try to convince people otherwise.

ADD definitions

1) a disorder, particularly of children, characterized by excessive activity and inability to concentrate on one task for any length of time Abbreviation ADD

2) A syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially with academic, occupational, and social performance

3) a condition, usu. in children, marked by inattentiveness, dreaminess, and passivity.

this totally describes Mikey...

:3 just answering the part where you asked where his ADD came from XD

MogwaiNinja89 · 09-09-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

ADD definitions

1) a disorder, particularly of children, characterized by excessive activity and inability to concentrate on one task for any length of time Abbreviation ADD

2) A syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially with academic, occupational, and social performance

3) a condition, usu. in children, marked by inattentiveness, dreaminess, and passivity.

this totally describes Mikey...

:3 just answering the part where you asked where his ADD came from XD

They said ADHD, not ADD. And his complete lack of intelligence has nothing to do with him potentially having ADD. He never understands what's being said by Splinter or his fellow brothers, even when he is paying attention.

*BabyTurtles* · 09-09-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MogwaiNinja89

They said ADHD, not ADD. And his complete lack of intelligence has nothing to do with him potentially having ADD. He never understands what's being said by Splinter or his fellow brothers, even when he is paying attention.

ADD and ADHD......they are the same I believe.

and aren't you exaggerating a little? Mikey isn't completely stupid.....he's only had a handful maybe less of true "dumb" moments

most of the time Mikey is seriously just not paying attention or he's just being silly.

and yes his ADD does make him lose focus, which could be seen as being dumb, but he isn't

*ObiWanFan4life* · 09-09-2013, 03:20 PM

"New Friend, Old Enemy" Might serve as a good argument for him being a total idiot. In that episode, he trusts a guy who's identity as the villain is PAINFULLY obvious, and he exposes himself to a random human, for the sake of returning his Cat no less.

*BabyTurtles* · 09-09-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiWanFan4life

"New Friend, Old Enemy" Might serve as a good argument for him being a total idiot. In that episode, he trusts a guy who's identity as the villain is PAINFULLY obvious, and he exposes himself to a random human, for the sake of returning his Cat no less.

awww come on, Mikey has always tired to make friends with people and thinks if they get to know him then it won't matter what he looks like

.....Mikey might have been dumb to do it...but at least he's trying....and if that makes him an idiot then I like him as an idiot.

*ObiWanFan4life* · 09-09-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

awww come on, Mikey has always tired to make friends with people and thinks if they get to know him then it won't matter what he looks like

.....Mikey might have been dumb to do it...but at least he's trying....and if that makes him an idiot then I like him as an idiot.

Ok, maybe i'm being slightly harsh, but can you honestly blame me? Just LOOK at this guy:

Does this man look remotely friendly or decent to you?

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 09-09-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiWanFan4life

"New Friend, Old Enemy" Might serve as a good argument for him being a total idiot. In that episode, he trusts a guy who's identity as the villain is PAINFULLY obvious, and he exposes himself to a random human, for the sake of returning his Cat no less.

Yeah, and I would agree with this. It's painfully obvious that even at his most focused, he's STILL far from being as intelligent as the others. How many times have they face-palmed at something he says which is pure idiotic drivel(no matter how funny WE might think it is)? And then there are instances where he has to be TOLD something that the other three already KNEW? That bit about what is in the sewer they LIVE in comes to mind... How could he spend FIFTEEN YEARS in a sewer and NOT KNOW what's in there??!! And there are other examples as well. ADD/ADHA has NOTHING to do with what you KNOW or what you are capable of understanding. All it does is cause difficulty in paying attention to specific situations. It does NOT affect one's mental capacity. He may suffer from ADHD, but let's face it- Mikey in this series is ALSO kinda dumb.

*ObiWanFan4life* · 09-09-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Yeah, and I would agree with this. It's painfully obvious that even at his most focused, he's STILL far from being as intelligent as the others. How many times have they face-palmed at something he says which is pure idiotic drivel(no matter how funny WE might think it is)? And then there are instances where he has to be TOLD something that the other three already KNEW? That bit about what is in the sewer they LIVE in comes to mind... How could he spend FIFTEEN YEARS in a sewer and NOT KNOW what's in there??!! And there are other examples as well. ADD/ADHA has NOTHING to do with what you KNOW or what you are capable of understanding. All it does is cause difficulty in paying attention to specific situations. It does NOT affect one's mental capacity. He may suffer from ADHD, but let's face it- Mikey in this series is ALSO kinda dumb.

Yeaaaaah, there's no denying it. If there's one constant in TMNT, It's that Mikey has the IQ of a french fry.

*BabyTurtles* · 09-09-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiWanFan4life

Ok, maybe i'm being slightly harsh, but can you honestly blame me? Just LOOK at this guy:

Does this man look remotely friendly or decent to you?

not really.....XD But Leatherhead didn't look friendly either lol

*ObiWanFan4life* · 09-09-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

not really.....XD But Leatherhead didn't look friendly either lol

Leatherhead never took advantage of Mikey's Ignorance.

*BabyTurtles* · 09-09-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiWanFan4life

Leatherhead never took advantage of Mikey's Ignorance.

I thought we were going by looks

but Leatherhead did try and tear him apart when they first met too.

anyway...I'm not gonna try and be some crazy Mikey fan and say he's perfect....I know he can be dumb sometimes

but I think I'm gonna go through all the episodes and do a count of how many times he's been truly stupid

not silly or not paying attention
but really dumb!

*ObiWanFan4life* · 09-09-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

I thought we were going by looks

but Leatherhead did try and tear him apart when they first met too.

anyway...I'm not gonna try and be some crazy Mikey fan and say he's perfect....I know he can be dumb sometimes

but I think I'm gonna go through all the episodes and do a count of how many times he's been truly stupid

not silly or not paying attention
but really dumb!

Well, if a group of aliens went all Rodney King on your ass, wouldn't you be grouchy?

I Understand where you're coming from, I like Greg Cipes as Michelangelo, but no character is perfect.

*BabyTurtles* · 09-09-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiWanFan4life

Well, if a group of aliens went all Rodney King on your ass, wouldn't you be grouchy?

I Understand where you're coming from, I like Greg Cipes as Michelangelo, but no character is perfect.

yea I know and I still love Mikey

but there are times that I've gone "really Mikey.....really?"

but not enough for me too think he's just plain stupid. XD

it's something Mikey needs to improve on as a character and I'm sure he will

09-09-2013, 03:20 PM	#31
ObiWanFan4life Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,724	"New Friend, Old Enemy" Might serve as a good argument for him being a total idiot. In that episode, he trusts a guy who's identity as the villain is PAINFULLY obvious, and he exposes himself to a random human, for the sake of returning his Cat no less. __________________ "The force will be with you, always" - Obi-Wan Kenobi

09-09-2013, 01:43 PM	#22
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Who diagnosed Mikey? I'm not saying it's not a real thing, I know people who legit have it, but I know more who were either misdiagnosed or "self-diagnosed". Some of those types just get too much sugar and caffeine. Which I could totally see being Mikey's case. At least in the incarnations where they knew what "food" was, which apparently they didn't on this show.

09-09-2013, 02:19 PM	#25
NinjaMan Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,579	One of the old nick bios for mikey said he had ADHD