Favorite Turtle Duo

[Julie]

I like Leo and Mikey the best!

[SparkyMarky644]

I like the best Leonardo and Donatello.

[Bauer536]

I think it’s subjective. The franchise always focuses on each of the four, so they don’t have to have one pair with another all the time. Personally, I don’t care if opposites attract. I don’t see Donnie and Raph pairing up all the time. Each of them have different interests, and Raph can be a little destructive for Donnie. Maybe it’s because they’re brothers. Leo and Raph can make things interesting, but it seems to end in turmoil due to different points of view. Donnie and Mikey: let’s see, I don’t know. Don’t get me wrong: sometimes I look at their friendship like it’s Lucy and Ethel. Still, they have totally different personalities. I just get bored with them being buddies a lot. I think Mikey and Raph make a better pair, because not only are they opposites, but they are both witty with their one liners. Plus they joke around with each other, even when Raph is feeling down. I don’t know. Based on who Donnie is, I see him with someone that he can relate to differently. He should stick with Leo. They may have different perceptions of things, but they won’t get destructive over it. Leo seems to be calm and easy going for Don’s personality type. Plus, even if Don’s interests don’t appeal to Leo, he’ll try his best to comment about them, nicely. They can have conversations. I think this chemistry would work. Plus, Mikey and Leo. The leader loves him, but can find his brother annoying.

[Shreddhead]

Originally Posted by Guitar_Raph

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Raph and mikey were always my favorite!

[Sage Ninja]

I'm gonna go with Leonardo and Michelangelo. I loved the way they contrated yet complimented each other in the classic series as well as the 2k3 series. Close second, definately Michelangelo and Raphael in both series.

[Venom]

If the poll were still open, I would have went with Raph and Mike. Something special was lost in the comics when they stopped being buddies (around the time Casey showed up).

[Donnie]

Originally Posted by Venom

If the poll were still open, I would have went with Raph and Mike. Something special was lost in the comics when they stopped being buddies (around the time Casey showed up).

I agree, I'm surprised that Raph & Mike didn't get more votes - they have what seems to me the most "brotherly" bond, at least as seen in the comics and somewhat in the 2k3. Dare I mention the COOTS Tour? "The man is my very best friend, I stick with my buddy til the very end!"

I should have left the poll open longer. Rats.

[Ulisa]

I've probably mentioned it before in another post, but I have always loved the Leonardo-Michelangelo duo, no matter what universe. It's a shame we don't see it more.

In the OT, Leonardo was much more accepting and respectful towards Michelangelo than his brothers were. He is usually seen defending him or if not that, then he doesn't engage in the teasing and whatnot that the others do. In return, it seems that Michelangelo respects Leonardo' view/thoughts etc more than he would his other two brothers. If I had to say which of his brothers Michelangelo respects most in this universe, it would definitely be Leonardo. I think they work well together because of this mutual respect.

In the NT, we don't see this pairing much either but I think they each compliment the other well. Leo in this universe could stand to lighten up some and Mikey could stand to focus a bit more. When they're together with the others, I think they kinda get caught up in their other relationships but when it's just "these two" I think they really guide one another well. It doesn't seem forced.

Ulisa

[Donnie]

Originally Posted by Ulisa

When they're together with the others, I think they kinda get caught up in their other relationships but when it's just "these two" I think they really guide one another well. It doesn't seem forced.

Ulisa

This is a good point, and I've often thought the same about Leo & Mike. Not to mention, they are arguably the most skilled ninjas out of the four in their own rights.

I think an important factor is Mike's mutability makes him extremely well paired with each of his brothers. He really brings out the lightheartedness in each Turtle and in their respective personalities, in my opinion.