Do you hide your tmnt interest from the real world?

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by TurtleMaster4

All you older people are lucky, middle school is a drag. No one likes turtles there, theres only one other kid i know who likes him, and he son't even know who Casey Jones is! I'm not really popular in school either, so most of the time i be quiet, but i did make a ninja turtle picture in art class! Me, i'm not ashamed of liking ninja turtles, and no one should be. Just remember to rely on your turtle power, and every thing should go good

Aw, hang in there buddy! I was the unpopular kid in middle school too (made worse cause my mom was a teacher there). Anyway, not to worry; come fall, everyone will know who the turtles are again.

[Andromeda32]

Originally Posted by TurtleMaster4

All you older people are lucky, middle school is a drag. No one likes turtles there, theres only one other kid i know who likes him, and he son't even know who Casey Jones is! I'm not really popular in school either, so most of the time i be quiet, but i did make a ninja turtle picture in art class! Me, i'm not ashamed of liking ninja turtles, and no one should be. Just remember to rely on your turtle power, and every thing should go good

I was in middle school at the height Turtle's popularity in the early 90s, and even though they were insanely popular at the time, it was basically the same response. The funny part was that even though I am positive at least 50% or more of the school population were as nuts about them as I was, it was the "cool" thing to do to completely put them down and make fun of anyone who openly admitted they liked them! Middle school is just weird, and kudos to you for staying with who you are!

[ryukenden]

I'm proud to admit I'm a Turtle fan anywhere, anytime.

[shezcrafti]

Originally Posted by HotJuicyBurgers

I'm a recent fan of the turtles, but I guess it's just that I never really gave them a chance
Like I'd always known about them but just never happened to watch or read anything about them. I don't read a lot of comics but turtle comics are the first ones I ever read. I fell in love from the beginning
And as for if I hide it, I've never really hidden any of my hobbies or any of that
I also collect retro games, a lot of portable games etc and I'd always been pretty open about it, so when I starting being a turtle fan everyone heard about it, especially my girlfriend who has always been jealous of the fact that I have hobbies like this.

That seems silly. Why would she be jealous that you have hobbies (and quite awesome ones, I might add)? Who gets jealous of stuff like that?? Doesn't she have hobbies of her own? And if not, what's stopping her? Or better yet, why don't you share your passions with her?

[Lisardo]

I see a lot of responses "I'm proud to show off I'm a fan of TMNT!" but honestly speaking, most people are ignorant idiots and look down on you for having "geeky" interests. I'm not ashamed to admit my geeky interests per se, but that's all I leave it at with casual people, "Oh I like comic books and TMNT...ya know, my 'Geeky interests'." Tho this day and age, esp. in my town, 'geeky', sci-fi, retro stuff, seems to be 'in', so I don't feel as bad about admitting it to people anymore.

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by Lisardo

I see a lot of responses "I'm proud to show off I'm a fan of TMNT!" but honestly speaking, most people are ignorant idiots and look down on you for having "geeky" interests. I'm not ashamed to admit my geeky interests per se, but that's all I leave it at with casual people, "Oh I like comic books and TMNT...ya know, my 'Geeky interests'." Tho this day and age, esp. in my town, 'geeky', sci-fi, retro stuff, seems to be 'in', so I don't feel as bad about admitting it to people anymore.

Yeah, I disagree with your first sentence, and agree with your last one, Lawl.

"Geek" culture being un-cool pretty much died with the 90's. Now you have 100,000 people attending Comic Cons. With mass media embracing the culture, you're weird if you DON'T have some "nerd property" that you latch on to.

[Jester]

Indeed, it's lead to things like April O'Neil the porn star.

YEA!!!

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

I wouldn't say I hide it, but I make it seem like I'm more casual a fan.

Since nostalgia is in, admitting you still pay any attention to the TMNT is more socially acceptable than it was in middle school, when it would have lead to ridicule.

I remember being made fun of about the Ninja Turtles in third grade. Why were some kids in such a hurry to grow up?

[Jester]

My 3rd grade teacher told anyone in our class that had questions about Turtles to ask my 2 friends and I since we were experts...Not sure if I should have been embarrassed or faltered.

[zkarlette]

I Think we should just focus on what we like regardless of what the other like or dislike,since they seem to never make up their mind on what's cool or uncool..

For example .. I remember people bugging me for liking my little ponies in elementary.. And now that I don't particularly care for them , they seem to be all the rage or something.. I don't remember being bothered by liking the turtles and I'm glad since that's what really stuck to me till now.

[Candy Kappa]

Originally Posted by zkarlette

I Think we should just focus on what we like regardless of what the other like or dislike,since they seem to never make up their mind on what's cool or uncool..

Easier said then done when you're ten to eleven and every classmate have "outgrown" anything that is remotely "nerdy" or "childish". Teachers rarely cared when it came to bullying as long as it didn't go physical.

the reason I wasn't picked on as much as other kids, was mainly that I was known as the kid who could whoop others almost twice my age.

But also being the last TMNT fan of my class had some nice things too, a few friends did give me some of their stuff since they knew I liked TMNT, such as TMNT pogs, mini mutants and even buying a game Boy game for around 1/5th of the price.

[Lampy]

i'm very proud to be a tmnt fan... i couldn't care less what other people think of me. i wear the shirts in school and at work too (it's pretty casual there). and my room displays my collection. my girlfriend doesn't seem to mind my collecting... she even surprises me with a few figures if she knows i want them. so i don't think she minds either. so to answer the thread question... no i don't hide my love for TMNT.

[This_is_my_username]

I'm quiet about all my interests unless I have the privilege of being in the company of other nerdy people, which is pretty rare as an adult. If I'm ever in a group and someone decides to bring up The Raccoons, Dinosaurs, TMNT, Kung Fu: TLC, or The Littlest Hobo, that day would become an awesome day.

[Jephael]

Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

Why were some kids in such a hurry to grow up?

Because back then television shows like Friends and Cheers made it look like lots of fun, but as soon as we reached that age, we learned the sad, sad truth!

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

I wouldn't say I hide it, but I make it seem like I'm more casual a fan.

Since nostalgia is in, admitting you still pay any attention to the TMNT is more socially acceptable than it was in middle school, when it would have lead to ridicule.

I remember being made fun of about the Ninja Turtles in third grade. Why were some kids in such a hurry to grow up?

Which year was that: I only know that from the late 1990's, children were brainwashed by media into an age of pornography, with music like Britney Spears appealing to young girl.

[Candy Kappa]

Originally Posted by Swedenfan 1982

children were brainwashed by media into an age of pornography.

oh hohoho, you're funny

[gobo]

What about Marilyn Monroe?

[AK_Mikey_Fan]

Not really. Everyone who knows me knows I'm obsessed with TMNT. It's an obsession I'll never let go

[Mr.Turtle]

like i need a reason to?

[TurtleMaster4]

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Easier said then done when you're ten to eleven and every classmate have "outgrown" anything that is remotely "nerdy" or "childish". Teachers rarely cared when it came to bullying as long as it didn't go physical.

the reason I wasn't picked on as much as other kids, was mainly that I was known as the kid who could whoop others almost twice my age.

But also being the last TMNT fan of my class had some nice things too, a few friends did give me some of their stuff since they knew I liked TMNT, such as TMNT pogs, mini mutants and even buying a game Boy game for around 1/5th of the price.

did i ever tell you guys i hate school? kids these days, they don't know whats good for them!