Does your favorite turtle match your personality?

Toitlefan · 01-13-2015, 12:20 AM

I've always believed that you can tell a lot about a person by which TMNT is their favorite. That being said, do you think your personality reflects your favorite turtle (or other TMNT character)?

Michelangelo has always been my favorite. I've been able to relate to him the most as I believe in the importance of benevolence. I like the compassionate side of Mikey and his ability to always see the good in others. The turtles are always asking "what would Leo do?" but I often seem to ask myself "what would Mikey do?"

*Powder* · 01-13-2015, 12:27 AM

Leonardo, yes. Partially because I identify with him, & partially because I have often tried to be more like him. I like to take control, strategize, I'm prideful, family comes first, I tend to carry the weight of the world on my shoulders, I am hard on myself, I'm always looking to strengthen my mind, I feel most at peace among nature, I feel a strong connection to old world Japan, I am very spiritually minded, emotionally introverted & ever questioning who I am & what my purpose is, & like Nick's Leo, a geek for animation & whatnot.

Not to spam but I actually used a journal entry of my own (with a few words/names mixed around to make it TMNT-related) as the basis of a Leonardo fan-comic last year (based in IDW canon). A lot of people commented on how they felt it was spot-on personality wise, so I guess that speaks to our similarity.
http://imgur.com/a/uGK4g

~~Leo656~~ · 01-13-2015, 12:32 AM

I'm more a Raph but I aspire to be more like Leo. I'm a sizable mix of all four, honestly, but the least like Donnie.

*CyberCubed* · 01-13-2015, 12:41 AM

Raphael, but I prefer more sarcastic Raph over hotheaded and angry Raph.

A sort of mix of what Raph is like in the original toon and Nick toon is more like my personality than the hotheaded version in 2k3, the movies, and to a lesser extent Mirage.

Toitlefan · 01-13-2015, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Not to spam but I actually used a journal entry of my own (with a few words/names mixed around to make it TMNT-related) as the basis of a Leonardo fan-comic last year (based in IDW canon). A lot of people commented on how they felt it was spot-on personality wise, so I guess that speaks to our similarity.
http://imgur.com/a/uGK4g

An absolutely brilliant idea, very cool Powder.

B-Man · 01-13-2015, 01:28 AM

The older I get, the more I feel like a Leo (I'm also the eldest of four brothers & my fave colour is blue) but Raph is the one I've always related to the most.

*Refractive Reflections* · 01-13-2015, 03:24 AM

I think what complicates in answering this question is heavily dependent on the environment and the people you engage with.

For example, some people would say a college-graduate (bachelor's degree) analyst is like Donatello's personality, but if that same person is placed in a more advanced scholarly setting (pursing a Master's or Ph.D.), he/she could easily feel like, or be seen as, a Michelangelo. Or if one is within a close group of hotheads, the somewhat quieter or contemplative one would be seen as a Leonardo, but if you place that same person within a group of quiet introspective people in tranquil surroundings, that individual would be seen as the Raphael of the group since he/she would be the one creating many of the outbursts in this new circle of acquaintances.

*Shark_Blade* · 01-13-2015, 04:18 AM

I'm Raph but I like Mikey more.

Icegaze · 01-13-2015, 07:52 AM

- Leonardo -

Does my personality match his? Well, if you ask my younger brother, it seemingly does.
Authoritative (big brothery), polite, calm, apparently always dishing out advice/counsel, stiff, leading the way for my 3 younger siblings (I am the first born).

However, if you ask me, I admire Leo for his wisdom, spirituality (I'm agnostic), patience (my word, do I lack some of that at times) and discipline (I tend to falter when I should remain focused).

But all in all, I have more in common with Leo than with the other 3 brothers.
And it is thanks to Leo that my favourite colour has remained blue, ever since the Fred Wolf toons days.

**DarthRaphael** · 01-13-2015, 08:08 AM

I'm more of the opposite. I guess I always wanted to be like Raph since I was a quiet kid that kept out of fights. I wish I could have been more self confident as a kid.

Donnie is my second fav and my personality and interests are closely aligned with him. I work in the tech industry and I like tinkering with electro-mechanical things.

SuperXShredder · 01-13-2015, 09:50 AM

i like mikey...but i'm more of a rapheal

*turtlefanforever* · 01-13-2015, 10:09 AM

My fav is Michelangelo. I'm compassionate, fun loving, and I kick a$$. Seems spot on

Toitlefan · 01-13-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

My fav is Michelangelo. I'm compassionate, fun loving, and I kick a$$. Seems spot on

Good answer

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Originally Posted by SuperXShredder

i like mikey...but i'm more of a rapheal

I wonder how many people this could apply to. I think a lot of kids like Michelangelo because he is funny and generally the nicer one. As those same kids grow up and still enjoy the turtles (just like me) their favorite changes to another as they become less naïve and hardened due to experience and the stresses of adult life. Personally I've grown to like Leo a lot more in the past few years, a close 2nd to Mikey.

*Warhorse* · 01-13-2015, 10:38 AM

I used to be a hot head like Raph, but the older I got, the more laid back I got. So I guess I'm more like Mikey now.

Toitlefan · 01-13-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

I'm more a Raph but I aspire to be more like Leo. I'm a sizable mix of all four, honestly, but the least like Donnie.

I know what you mean. I used to be an industrial mechanic so you would think I would gravitate towards Donnie but that's just not the case. I think I have some of Leo's stoic quality but am very laid back.

~~Leo656~~ · 01-13-2015, 10:50 AM

I guess I'm kinda like Leo with my tendency to try and take charge of a given situation, but I'd hesitate to call myself a "leader", exactly. More like I try to lead by example. As far as my temper, though, I'm mostly like Raphael.

*Prowler* · 01-13-2015, 12:10 PM

Honestly, I don't think any turtle really matches my personality. Not to mention that my favorite turtle really depends on the incarnation/version.

I love FW Raphael, but my personality is not anywhere near his. Also love FW Donatello and I'm not like him, at least in the scientific genius way. His temper kinda reminds me of myself when I'm frustrated. But speaking of temper, it's not anywhere as bad as Raphael's in Mirage or 2k3.

I'm not really a leader, so I can't say I'm much like Leonardo in that regard. Maybe when it comes to being the "straight man" of the group.

As for Michelangelo... honestly, I think he's the turtle I'm the least similar to, regardless of the incarnation/version. In fact, this might be irrelevant but, I have more trouble writing Michelangelo in fanfics than any other turtle. And I thought FW Raphael would be the hardest since it requires me to come up with puns and one liners.

**Jester** · 01-13-2015, 12:18 PM

I'm definitely more a Fred Wolf Raph than an "Any Thing Else" Raph....thought I might be a Nick Raph on occasion.

*Prowler* · 01-13-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I'm definitely more a Fred Wolf Raph than an "Any Thing Else" Raph....thought I might be a Nick Raph on occasion.

Unsurprising.

ShelleyQuick · 01-13-2015, 12:52 PM

This is an interesting thread. I've always related the most to Donnie, I think. Kind of a loner that likes to fix and make things and learn about everything I can. I also can relate to Mikey equally as much though, I'm always an optimist, I never get angry plus I also have 3 older siblings. Even as an adult they still treat me like a baby. I love all the turtles, but, Mikey and Donnie are my favorites(and now I know why). They're relatable.

01-13-2015, 12:20 AM	#1
Toitlefan Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: MA Posts: 293	Does your favorite turtle match your personality? I've always believed that you can tell a lot about a person by which TMNT is their favorite. That being said, do you think your personality reflects your favorite turtle (or other TMNT character)? Michelangelo has always been my favorite. I've been able to relate to him the most as I believe in the importance of benevolence. I like the compassionate side of Mikey and his ability to always see the good in others. The turtles are always asking "what would Leo do?" but I often seem to ask myself "what would Mikey do?"

01-13-2015, 01:28 AM	#6
B-Man Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Zealand Posts: 406	The older I get, the more I feel like a Leo (I'm also the eldest of four brothers & my fave colour is blue) but Raph is the one I've always related to the most. __________________ "They were many. But we kicked... We fought well."

01-13-2015, 03:24 AM	#7
Refractive Reflections Mad Scientist $Refractive Reflections's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,371	I think what complicates in answering this question is heavily dependent on the environment and the people you engage with. For example, some people would say a college-graduate (bachelor's degree) analyst is like Donatello's personality, but if that same person is placed in a more advanced scholarly setting (pursing a Master's or Ph.D.), he/she could easily feel like, or be seen as, a Michelangelo. Or if one is within a close group of hotheads, the somewhat quieter or contemplative one would be seen as a Leonardo, but if you place that same person within a group of quiet introspective people in tranquil surroundings, that individual would be seen as the Raphael of the group since he/she would be the one creating many of the outbursts in this new circle of acquaintances. Last edited by Refractive Reflections; 01-13-2015 at 03:29 AM.
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01-13-2015, 07:52 AM	#9
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	- Leonardo - Does my personality match his? Well, if you ask my younger brother, it seemingly does. Authoritative (big brothery), polite, calm, apparently always dishing out advice/counsel, stiff, leading the way for my 3 younger siblings (I am the first born). However, if you ask me, I admire Leo for his wisdom, spirituality (I'm agnostic), patience (my word, do I lack some of that at times) and discipline (I tend to falter when I should remain focused). But all in all, I have more in common with Leo than with the other 3 brothers. And it is thanks to Leo that my favourite colour has remained blue, ever since the Fred Wolf toons days. __________________ Last edited by Icegaze; 01-13-2015 at 08:09 AM.

01-13-2015, 08:08 AM	#10
DarthRaphael Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC USA Posts: 913	I'm more of the opposite. I guess I always wanted to be like Raph since I was a quiet kid that kept out of fights. I wish I could have been more self confident as a kid. Donnie is my second fav and my personality and interests are closely aligned with him. I work in the tech industry and I like tinkering with electro-mechanical things. __________________ I edit your posts

01-13-2015, 12:27 AM	#2
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Leonardo, yes. Partially because I identify with him, & partially because I have often tried to be more like him. I like to take control, strategize, I'm prideful, family comes first, I tend to carry the weight of the world on my shoulders, I am hard on myself, I'm always looking to strengthen my mind, I feel most at peace among nature, I feel a strong connection to old world Japan, I am very spiritually minded, emotionally introverted & ever questioning who I am & what my purpose is, & like Nick's Leo, a geek for animation & whatnot. Not to spam but I actually used a journal entry of my own (with a few words/names mixed around to make it TMNT-related) as the basis of a Leonardo fan-comic last year (based in IDW canon). A lot of people commented on how they felt it was spot-on personality wise, so I guess that speaks to our similarity. http://imgur.com/a/uGK4g

01-13-2015, 12:32 AM	#3
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I'm more a Raph but I aspire to be more like Leo. I'm a sizable mix of all four, honestly, but the least like Donnie.

01-13-2015, 12:41 AM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	Raphael, but I prefer more sarcastic Raph over hotheaded and angry Raph. A sort of mix of what Raph is like in the original toon and Nick toon is more like my personality than the hotheaded version in 2k3, the movies, and to a lesser extent Mirage.

01-13-2015, 04:18 AM	#8
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I'm Raph but I like Mikey more.

01-13-2015, 09:50 AM	#11
SuperXShredder Thug Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: canada Posts: 64	i like mikey...but i'm more of a rapheal

01-13-2015, 10:09 AM	#12
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	yeah probably My fav is Michelangelo. I'm compassionate, fun loving, and I kick a$$. Seems spot on

01-13-2015, 10:38 AM	#14
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	I used to be a hot head like Raph, but the older I got, the more laid back I got. So I guess I'm more like Mikey now.

01-13-2015, 10:50 AM	#16
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I guess I'm kinda like Leo with my tendency to try and take charge of a given situation, but I'd hesitate to call myself a "leader", exactly. More like I try to lead by example. As far as my temper, though, I'm mostly like Raphael.

01-13-2015, 12:10 PM	#17
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Honestly, I don't think any turtle really matches my personality. Not to mention that my favorite turtle really depends on the incarnation/version. I love FW Raphael, but my personality is not anywhere near his. Also love FW Donatello and I'm not like him, at least in the scientific genius way. His temper kinda reminds me of myself when I'm frustrated. But speaking of temper, it's not anywhere as bad as Raphael's in Mirage or 2k3. I'm not really a leader, so I can't say I'm much like Leonardo in that regard. Maybe when it comes to being the "straight man" of the group. As for Michelangelo... honestly, I think he's the turtle I'm the least similar to, regardless of the incarnation/version. In fact, this might be irrelevant but, I have more trouble writing Michelangelo in fanfics than any other turtle. And I thought FW Raphael would be the hardest since it requires me to come up with puns and one liners.

01-13-2015, 12:18 PM	#18
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I'm definitely more a Fred Wolf Raph than an "Any Thing Else" Raph....thought I might be a Nick Raph on occasion. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-13-2015, 12:52 PM	#20
ShelleyQuick Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 134	This is an interesting thread. I've always related the most to Donnie, I think. Kind of a loner that likes to fix and make things and learn about everything I can. I also can relate to Mikey equally as much though, I'm always an optimist, I never get angry plus I also have 3 older siblings. Even as an adult they still treat me like a baby. I love all the turtles, but, Mikey and Donnie are my favorites(and now I know why). They're relatable. __________________ Just a small town girl in a great big world.