Enemy TMNT cannot fight?

Ulisa · 08-22-2010, 08:28 PM

I was watching through some of my OT DVDs when I came across "Combat Land" which while a weird episode, I found interesting in its own right. However, the main thing that struck me about it was a scene near the climax:

Leonardo and Michelangelo have been replaced with look-alike robotic clones whom are sent to fight Donatello and Raphael. Faced with this situation, OT Raph raises a fist to fight back and comments "Oh, he looks too much like Michelangelo; I can't do it."

So, that prompted this thought from me: in any of the TMNT universes, be it OT, NT, comics, etc. are there enemies that the turtles are incapable of fighting, either psychologically or physically? Who and why?

As for my own thoughts on the subject, I tend to think that them fighting one another is an interesting situation. They may train against one another but if it was truly a brother-vs-brother all out brawl (pick your poison as to what caused it)...well, could they do it? I think in most cases, probably not. Now, Raph and Leo probably could fight but I don't think either one could throw the death blow, regardless of what they say they think about each other. I think they are pretty protective of one another that even a dire situation couldn't make them seriously hurt each other.

Thoughts? My experience is currently limited to the OT, NT and movies. I'd love insight from people who have read the comics.

Ulisa

08-22-2010, 08:28 PM	#1
Ulisa Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Various Fantasy Realms Posts: 145	Enemy TMNT cannot fight? I was watching through some of my OT DVDs when I came across "Combat Land" which while a weird episode, I found interesting in its own right. However, the main thing that struck me about it was a scene near the climax: Leonardo and Michelangelo have been replaced with look-alike robotic clones whom are sent to fight Donatello and Raphael. Faced with this situation, OT Raph raises a fist to fight back and comments "Oh, he looks too much like Michelangelo; I can't do it." So, that prompted this thought from me: in any of the TMNT universes, be it OT, NT, comics, etc. are there enemies that the turtles are incapable of fighting, either psychologically or physically? Who and why? As for my own thoughts on the subject, I tend to think that them fighting one another is an interesting situation. They may train against one another but if it was truly a brother-vs-brother all out brawl (pick your poison as to what caused it)...well, could they do it? I think in most cases, probably not. Now, Raph and Leo probably could fight but I don't think either one could throw the death blow, regardless of what they say they think about each other. I think they are pretty protective of one another that even a dire situation couldn't make them seriously hurt each other. Thoughts? My experience is currently limited to the OT, NT and movies. I'd love insight from people who have read the comics. Ulisa