What was the point?

*Jephael* · 04-29-2011, 02:39 PM

Okay, we all know why the original cartoon was dubbed Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles across the pond and in other places around the world, yet from what I understand the movies still had the word Ninja in the title. Not only that but think about all those kids from England and Europe who would go with their families on vacation to Disney World and see the TMNT at MGM Studios. Wouldn't those kids be somewhat confused that here in America we call them ninjas? That being said, why did they even bother substituting the word in the first place? Did they think it was going to alter the subtext of the show?

04-29-2011, 02:39 PM	#1
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	What was the point? Okay, we all know why the original cartoon was dubbed Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles across the pond and in other places around the world, yet from what I understand the movies still had the word Ninja in the title. Not only that but think about all those kids from England and Europe who would go with their families on vacation to Disney World and see the TMNT at MGM Studios. Wouldn't those kids be somewhat confused that here in America we call them ninjas? That being said, why did they even bother substituting the word in the first place? Did they think it was going to alter the subtext of the show? __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988