Other than skin color. . . .

greensborohill · 05-05-2003, 08:09 AM

how many of you could tell apart the four turtles if they had their bandana's off?

If we were going by the movies Mikey and Raph would be easy, I could probably tell apary Leo and Don as well. However, if we were going by the cartoon, there would be no way!

**Kali** · 05-05-2003, 10:18 AM

Actually, I think I could. I'm assuming they're also weaponless, because that would be a big giveaway.

Depends on the universe and what the guys are doing. The old cartoon would probably be the hardest, but in the other universes, I think the guys look/act/simply are different enough to tell apart.

impetus · 05-05-2003, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kali

Actually, I think I could. I'm assuming they're also weaponless, because that would be a big giveaway.

Depends on the universe and what the guys are doing. The old cartoon would probably be the hardest, but in the other universes, I think the guys look/act/simply are different enough to tell apart.

what she said

Shellfox · 05-05-2003, 11:05 AM

If non whore clothes, I couldn't tell any apart simply by looking at them, except the Image versions, but evryone can tell them apart

greensborohill · 05-05-2003, 01:42 PM

Yeah, let us assume that they are all naked. No belts, weapons, masks. And they are in a black and white picture.

I know that in the movie, Mikey is the shortest and has the smallest head. Raph (I believe) is the tallest. Even if he isn't he does have the biggest head and largest lips/mouth. Leo and Don would be the toughest to figure out.

impetus · 05-05-2003, 02:20 PM

Often in the comics Don stands a little taller than the rest

**Nturtle** · 05-05-2003, 02:33 PM

You could also tell them apart by voice!!

**Kali** · 05-05-2003, 02:47 PM

One could probably tell by their facial expressions and body language. Mike usually has wide eyes and is smiling. I'd expect Raphael to look either a bit detached or straight out "in a funk". Don would be the most relaxed, probably with a "lost in thought" look. Leo, of course, would be very alert and aware, without appearing tense. Subtle differences, but rather easy to pick up on if you pay attention. And if the person drawing/portraying the turtles pays attention.

Of course, it would all depend on what exactly they're doing. Sitting around watching a movie would invoke totally different actions than say, if they were eating or even sparring sans gear. Yep, voice/dialog is a good indication, too.

**GK Punk** · 05-05-2003, 02:58 PM

If I l ived in a black and white world with the TMNT, I'd just call them all fred. no seriously, I would... they'd probably find it funny and think I was joking with them.. and that way I wouldn't need to remember anyone's mannerisms

greensborohill · 05-05-2003, 03:13 PM

Voice isn't an option, you are looking at a photograph. But you are right, body language and facial expressions are key.

Let's put it this way, let's say we are looking at trutle mug shots. Could you tell them apart?

Krangfan · 05-05-2003, 03:32 PM

you actually can kind of tell from facial expressions. Look at the card packs or something. It shows all their faces.

**Machias Banshee** · 05-05-2003, 04:02 PM

I would definitely say facial expressions and body language are key.

hmm..physically....

Leo and Raphwould be the tallest in my book, Don'd be a hair shorter than them, and Mike would be my plump baby-faced sweetheart turtleman...

Mike:

Did she just call me....Plump?!

Raph: *sniggers* Yeah, like a fricken roast turkey...

Leo/Don: *snicker*

**HorseTechie** · 05-06-2003, 10:30 AM

I totally agree with Manchias and Kali too. Their faces and bodies are really quite unique

In a comic, I would understand how it would be hard since the artists hardly draw the Turtles different from one another. But in the live action/movie setting, you can tell. They have different shaped mouths and chins, so that you could tell you was who sans bandana, weapons, or tattoos. Height, posture, the way they walk. Scars are good indicators. Note the scar the first movie Raph has on his beak too.

I was able to tell apart like colored horses in a big herd easily this way too.

**Machias Banshee** · 05-06-2003, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorseTechie

I totally agree with Manchias and Kali too. Their faces and bodies are really quite unique.

Gatdang!#$frickenpiecanogood$%^&****** frickenmudderfrugger !$&$@#$^fracken...ARGH!!!

its MACHIAS!!!

(insert NO "N" !!!!)

*gets overcome by overstudying, misspellings, writing braincramp, little/no sleep (8 hours in 5 days), and--

*Thud*

**HorseTechie** · 05-06-2003, 01:16 PM

*raises eyebrow* *shifts jaw*

Chica... think you needta switch to decaf NOW... yah?

*wonders if she should mention she got ZERO hours of sleep last night*

**Machias Banshee** · 05-06-2003, 01:17 PM

*carcass groans*

sorry...dont drink the stuff....

**GK Punk** · 05-06-2003, 01:24 PM

*snuggles Machi offering her a latte

it's ok, just drink this...

**Machias Banshee** · 05-06-2003, 01:28 PM

*takes the latte weakly* Heh, thanks....*snuggles GK*

**HorseTechie** · 05-06-2003, 01:36 PM

Yeah.. sure. I misspell her name wrong, and people come outta the woodword to pamper her. Never mind the fact I was slaving away on this friggin' 3D project.. that I' still slaving away on.

But hay.. it's not my fault SHE thinks i'm calling her a MAN. I never really think of her as a MAN. I just get Machias and Manchu mixed up. I think of Chinese food, not a MAN!

*drags off to scan in this mofo of a training manual*

**GK Punk** · 05-06-2003, 01:38 PM

*pets HT's maine

awwww it's ok..... *pets
It'll all be ok, here have a brownie!

05-05-2003, 08:09 AM	#1
greensborohill Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 138	Other than skin color. . . . how many of you could tell apart the four turtles if they had their bandana's off? If we were going by the movies Mikey and Raph would be easy, I could probably tell apary Leo and Don as well. However, if we were going by the cartoon, there would be no way! __________________ "Why, Why oh, I don't know. Cause I wanted to redecorate. You know, a couple of throw pillows, a T.V. news reporter, whadday think?"

05-05-2003, 01:42 PM	#5
greensborohill Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 138	Yeah, let us assume that they are all naked. No belts, weapons, masks. And they are in a black and white picture. I know that in the movie, Mikey is the shortest and has the smallest head. Raph (I believe) is the tallest. Even if he isn't he does have the biggest head and largest lips/mouth. Leo and Don would be the toughest to figure out. __________________ "Why, Why oh, I don't know. Cause I wanted to redecorate. You know, a couple of throw pillows, a T.V. news reporter, whadday think?"

05-05-2003, 02:33 PM	#7
Nturtle Ninja Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Technodrome Airducts Posts: 5,215	You could also tell them apart by voice!! __________________ Fil rules. If Fil takes your 5 bucks then you should be eternally grateful that Fil would even borrow your money. Fil.

05-05-2003, 03:13 PM	#10
greensborohill Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 138	Voice isn't an option, you are looking at a photograph. But you are right, body language and facial expressions are key. Let's put it this way, let's say we are looking at trutle mug shots. Could you tell them apart? __________________ "Why, Why oh, I don't know. Cause I wanted to redecorate. You know, a couple of throw pillows, a T.V. news reporter, whadday think?"

05-05-2003, 03:32 PM	#11
Krangfan Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 434	you actually can kind of tell from facial expressions. Look at the card packs or something. It shows all their faces. __________________ "Home is where you hang your hat" -Krang's favorite phrase Krang owns!

05-05-2003, 10:18 AM	#2
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Actually, I think I could. I'm assuming they're also weaponless, because that would be a big giveaway. Depends on the universe and what the guys are doing. The old cartoon would probably be the hardest, but in the other universes, I think the guys look/act/simply are different enough to tell apart.

05-05-2003, 11:05 AM	#4
Shellfox Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,234	If non whore clothes, I couldn't tell any apart simply by looking at them, except the Image versions, but evryone can tell them apart

05-05-2003, 02:20 PM	#6
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	Often in the comics Don stands a little taller than the rest

05-05-2003, 02:47 PM	#8
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	One could probably tell by their facial expressions and body language. Mike usually has wide eyes and is smiling. I'd expect Raphael to look either a bit detached or straight out "in a funk". Don would be the most relaxed, probably with a "lost in thought" look. Leo, of course, would be very alert and aware, without appearing tense. Subtle differences, but rather easy to pick up on if you pay attention. And if the person drawing/portraying the turtles pays attention. Of course, it would all depend on what exactly they're doing. Sitting around watching a movie would invoke totally different actions than say, if they were eating or even sparring sans gear. Yep, voice/dialog is a good indication, too.

05-05-2003, 02:58 PM	#9
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	If I l ived in a black and white world with the TMNT, I'd just call them all fred. no seriously, I would... they'd probably find it funny and think I was joking with them.. and that way I wouldn't need to remember anyone's mannerisms

05-05-2003, 04:02 PM	#12
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	I would definitely say facial expressions and body language are key. hmm..physically.... Leo and Raphwould be the tallest in my book, Don'd be a hair shorter than them, and Mike would be my plump baby-faced sweetheart turtleman... Mike: Did she just call me....Plump?! Raph: sniggers Yeah, like a fricken roast turkey... Leo/Don: snicker

05-06-2003, 10:30 AM	#13
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	I totally agree with Manchias and Kali too. Their faces and bodies are really quite unique In a comic, I would understand how it would be hard since the artists hardly draw the Turtles different from one another. But in the live action/movie setting, you can tell. They have different shaped mouths and chins, so that you could tell you was who sans bandana, weapons, or tattoos. Height, posture, the way they walk. Scars are good indicators. Note the scar the first movie Raph has on his beak too. I was able to tell apart like colored horses in a big herd easily this way too.

05-06-2003, 01:16 PM	#15
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	raises eyebrow shifts jaw Chica... think you needta switch to decaf NOW... yah? wonders if she should mention she got ZERO hours of sleep last night

05-06-2003, 01:17 PM	#16
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	carcass groans sorry...dont drink the stuff....

05-06-2003, 01:24 PM	#17
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	*snuggles Machi offering her a latte it's ok, just drink this...

05-06-2003, 01:28 PM	#18
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	takes the latte weakly Heh, thanks....snuggles GK

05-06-2003, 01:36 PM	#19
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	Yeah.. sure. I misspell her name wrong, and people come outta the woodword to pamper her. Never mind the fact I was slaving away on this friggin' 3D project.. that I' still slaving away on. But hay.. it's not my fault SHE thinks i'm calling her a MAN. I never really think of her as a MAN. I just get Machias and Manchu mixed up. I think of Chinese food, not a MAN! drags off to scan in this mofo of a training manual

05-06-2003, 01:38 PM	#20
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	pets HT's maine awwww it's ok..... pets It'll all be ok, here have a brownie!