Does the Fred Wolf show get unfairly blamed? - Page 5

*CyberCubed* · 02-13-2016, 04:30 PM

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The pizza, the "Ninja Pizza", the endless neat for silly jokes like "Is it a death threat?" No, worse... the check." The entire building filling with water, the granny with a tommy gun, the "this rope was made in Japan... see? Made in Japan"... basically, every time the show forced a joke. Every single time

I found all those jokes quite humorous. Not sure what the problem is here. Its amusing quips.

Its the forced humor in the IDW comic, and the 2k3 series, that usually falls flat because its trying to be funny but doesn't. Mikey saying, "I can read more manga now!" when he realized he could read Japanese made me roll my eyes.

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Long story short: Except for IDW, the best days of TMNT storytelling are long over.

I seriously doubt that's true.

*Powder* · 02-13-2016, 04:36 PM

Completely agree with Cubed.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-13-2016, 07:02 PM

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I found all those jokes quite humorous. Not sure what the problem is here. Its amusing quips.

Its the forced humor in the IDW comic, and the 2k3 series, that usually falls flat because its trying to be funny but doesn't. Mikey saying, "I can read more manga now!" when he realized he could read Japanese made me roll my eyes.

I seriously doubt that's true.

Ugh. Well, all I can say is we have different senses of humor. More power to you, Cubed.

*TurtleTitan97* · 02-13-2016, 07:05 PM

I'd say the criticism is fair and on point. I don't find the OT to have aged too well honestly.

*CyberCubed* · 02-13-2016, 08:37 PM

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Ugh. Well, all I can say is we have different senses of humor. More power to you, Cubed.

The type of humor in the OT is used in many comedy shows, even ones aimed at adults. I'd love to know what you find funny then...in comparison I suppose?

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-13-2016, 08:53 PM

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The type of humor in the OT is used in many comedy shows, even ones aimed at adults. I'd love to know what you find funny then...in comparison I suppose?

I dunno, I have a hard time locking it down myself... basically it has to be really old (3 Stooges, Peter Sellers, classic Loony Tunes and Disney cartoons) or edgy. John Oliver, Pete Holmes, John Pinette... Flypaper, Deadpool, The Losers... <shrug>

But basically most recent comedies that people like just turn my stomach. I hate "Spaceballs", I hated "UHF"... oh, Dodgeball was good. Will Ferrell's great.

~~Leo656~~ · 02-13-2016, 08:55 PM

My wife and I spent two f*cking hours today watching videos of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

That wasn't even the plan, that's just how it went down.

...Hating Spaceballs, though, and UHF... that's not allowed... especially UHF. The hell, man...

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-13-2016, 09:02 PM

I can't believe I forgot to say "Archer." That is the single funniest thing ever. EVER. Anyone who disagrees should have to bump uglies with Cyril.

~~Leo656~~ · 02-13-2016, 09:07 PM

Got that right, DickNuts.

Although they replay the episodes too much considering every night is a marathon and there's really not that many episodes. I've seen the entire series at least 5 times by now, and some episodes I've seen over a dozen.

Still funny though. Pam got HAWT when she was on the coke. But then, they all do.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-13-2016, 09:55 PM

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Got that right, DickNuts.

Although they replay the episodes too much considering every night is a marathon and there's really not that many episodes. I've seen the entire series at least 5 times by now, and some episodes I've seen over a dozen.

Still funny though. Pam got HAWT when she was on the coke. But then, they all do.

Abso-bloody-lutely.

And Cheryl got hotter when she got into country. That bit with the popsicles cracks me up every time. Krieger: "Need film, need film, need film!!!"

~~Leo656~~ · 02-13-2016, 09:56 PM

Oh, God, Cheryl is so goddamn Retard Hot.

"CHOKE ME!!!"

turtle1237 · 02-13-2016, 11:15 PM

All I have to say about this cartoon.

You can’t fix perfection .

The later shows try to be there own thing, but you cant out do perfect can you?

*neatoman* · 02-14-2016, 06:01 AM

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All I have to say about this cartoon.

You can’t fix perfection .

The later shows try to be there own thing, but you cant out do perfect can you?

Did you just call the Fred Wolf cartoon "perfect"?

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*LeotheLateBloomer* · 02-14-2016, 09:43 AM

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The type of humor in the OT is used in many comedy shows, even ones aimed at adults. I'd love to know what you find funny then...in comparison I suppose?

When the Adam West series has aged better than the Fred Wolf toon, that's saying something.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-14-2016, 11:02 AM

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Oh, God, Cheryl is so goddamn Retard Hot.

"CHOKE ME!!!"

"No, not SLACK off..."

*CyberCubed* · 02-14-2016, 12:25 PM

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When the Adam West series has aged better than the Fred Wolf toon, that's saying something.

Uh, no? The Adam West show was also aimed at adults, of course there was going to be adult humor in that series. In terms of characters/story, its basically slapstick and villain of the week.

TurtleGuy · 02-14-2016, 06:46 PM

I'm starting to think I'm the only one on this forum who still likes this show unironically(and a little ironically)...

To me it's just a fun little show.

*MikeandRaph87* · 02-14-2016, 06:50 PM

I appreciate the 4th wall humor and puns much more than I did as a kid. The dialog is great. I do hate some of the goofy antics mid season 3- 6. Part of it holds up while other parts don't.

*CyberCubed* · 02-14-2016, 08:16 PM

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I'm starting to think I'm the only one on this forum who still likes this show unironically(and a little ironically)...

To me it's just a fun little show.

Because some people think angst, faux-drama, depression, and violence are the only ways to write a show, apparently. For some reason people forget different genres exist when it comes to TMNT.

TurtleGuy · 02-14-2016, 08:28 PM

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Because some people think angst, faux-drama, depression, and violence are the only ways to write a show, apparently. For some reason people forget different genres exist when it comes to TMNT.

Let's not generalize. It's just going to piss people off.

I'm well aware that the show is flawed. The writing can be hokey at times, and the lack of violence is annoying, but IMO the clever humor makes up for it.

Then again, it's probably also because I'm still not all that interested in the Mirage universe aside from the first movie and the 2k3 series.

02-13-2016, 07:05 PM	#84
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I'd say the criticism is fair and on point. I don't find the OT to have aged too well honestly. __________________

02-13-2016, 09:02 PM	#88
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I can't believe I forgot to say "Archer." That is the single funniest thing ever. EVER. Anyone who disagrees should have to bump uglies with Cyril. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

02-14-2016, 06:50 PM	#98
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	I appreciate the 4th wall humor and puns much more than I did as a kid. The dialog is great. I do hate some of the goofy antics mid season 3- 6. Part of it holds up while other parts don't. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

02-13-2016, 04:36 PM	#82
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	Completely agree with Cubed.

02-13-2016, 08:55 PM	#87
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	My wife and I spent two f*cking hours today watching videos of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. That wasn't even the plan, that's just how it went down. ...Hating Spaceballs, though, and UHF... that's not allowed... especially UHF. The hell, man...

02-13-2016, 09:07 PM	#89
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Got that right, DickNuts. Although they replay the episodes too much considering every night is a marathon and there's really not that many episodes. I've seen the entire series at least 5 times by now, and some episodes I've seen over a dozen. Still funny though. Pam got HAWT when she was on the coke. But then, they all do.

02-13-2016, 09:56 PM	#91
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Oh, God, Cheryl is so goddamn Retard Hot. "CHOKE ME!!!"

02-13-2016, 11:15 PM	#92
turtle1237 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 986	All I have to say about this cartoon. You can’t fix perfection . The later shows try to be there own thing, but you cant out do perfect can you?

02-14-2016, 06:46 PM	#97
TurtleGuy Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 231	I'm starting to think I'm the only one on this forum who still likes this show unironically(and a little ironically)... To me it's just a fun little show.