Have you ever disliked any of the turtles for a brief or prolonged period of time?

[Warhorse]

I've never disliked any of the Turtles. But, I have disliked many Leonardo fans, and I know it sometimes it carries on in discussion threads. Now, while I don't dislike any of them, there are times where I get bored with Donny and Mikey.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by Warhorse

But, I have disliked many Leonardo fans, and I know it sometimes it carries on in discussion threads.

Wtf? Elaborate.

[IndigoErth]

Originally Posted by Warhorse

I've never disliked any of the Turtles. But, I have disliked many Leonardo fans, and I know it sometimes it carries on in discussion threads.

*poke*

I connect more though with the calmer, cautious, rational, diplomatic traits however... not mistaken bossiness to equal "leadership," maybe that helps. lol

Not to go off track, but I find it interesting that out of the small handful in my friends list, it's Mikey fans that are absent. Perhaps I bore them. lol

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

I dislike 2k3 Raph because he sounds like a 50 year old chainsmoker instead of a teenager.

Well in that case he's lucky he's not the one to get paired up with Knoxville this time around. lol

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

*poke*

I connect more though with the calmer, cautious, rational, diplomatic traits however... not mistaken bossiness to equal "leadership," maybe that helps. lol

Not to go off track, but I find it interesting that out of the small handful in my friends list, it's Mikey fans that are absent. Perhaps I bore them. lol

I just find I get in more tiffs by some really crazy Leo fans. One in particular was spamming my message box with lots of hate mail, and I had no choice but to report it to the mods, and they finally got rid of him. Granted, most of my friends on here, are either Raph or Leo fans, but just some of the crazy fans kind of remind me of those crazy Nolanites.

[Darth Knuckles]

For me I disliked Donnie back when I first watched the cartoon because I personally didn't like the color purple, being a gadget making guy, or a bo staff (stick) for a weapon back when I was a kid. I didn't think those three things together made a very interesting character. So I didn't like him very much.

But when I grew up more and had been a Raph fan for so long, I started disliking Leo the most of the brothers. I definitely think Donnie is an essential part of the team for his smarts now (especially for the 1987 cartoon). I wouldn't say I hate Leo, but I definitely think I like him the least of all of the brothers at this point. And that doesn't mean I don't really dislike him in certain situations. Usually over leadership decisions or making choices of course.

[neatoman]

I kind of dislike Mikey outside of the Mirage and IDW comics. For whatever reason it was decided that being the "Happy" one meant that he had to be presented as a dumb slacker.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by neatoman

I kind of dislike Mikey outside of the Mirage and IDW comics. For whatever reason it was decided that being the "Happy" one meant that he had to be presented as a dumb slacker.

I don't dislike Mikey, but I know what you mean and that for some reason, they tend to be writing him as a bratty 8 year old instead of the 15/16 year old he should be. I like the 1990 movie Mikey the most.

[Davetello]

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Donnie in the original film was NEVER "Mikey's sidekick". He was the voice of reason and moderation, the one who would step back and look at both sides of the equation- and knew when to step aside and let the two Alphas hash it out. "Fight? Fight. Kitchen? Kitchen." He was also more subtle as the "nerdy one" in the first movie, with his quick knowledge of facts when playing the Trivial Pursuit game, the comment during the campfire "I came prepared" so he was clearly thinking ahead there, being able to help Casey with the truck, his joke about Penacillin on the pizza (it was moldy, so....), his assessment of Casey being claustrophobic, or his observations on Mikey's jokes in the last fight. Donnie in that movie is much less the "over-the-top" type of nerd, and honestly, I felt Feldman's voice worked well for that type. He's intellectual, but not a "know-it-all" like some versions. And he was a laid-back sort of nerd, who is as secure in his mental abilities as he is with his physical ones.

Apologies, I know exactly what you're saying. Donnie is shown as the smartest in a subtle manner, but my contention is that it should be made abundantly clear that Donatello is the genius of the brothers - and for me he wasn't. However, I can certainly see your argument - labelling him "Mikey's sidekick" was perhaps hyperbolic on my part.

Thanks to everyone else who replied to the topic since I last posted. I've enjoyed reading the comments and may respond to some later.

[Candy Kappa]

Not a turtle, but PD Splinter really grates my nerves. Like really.

[Slade]

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Not a turtle, but PD Splinter really grates my nerves. Like really.

Count me in for this.

Also, I didn't like Donnie. Don't care for him all that much in the Nick toon either.

[Shark_Blade]

Why would anyone dislike Splinter?

I think 2k12 and 2k14 Splinter are great. They're strong, compassionate, kind, and yet very strict in discipline and doesn't hesitate to punish his pupils like any martial arts teacher.

[Refractive Reflections]

My interest waxes and wanes with TMNT, it depends sometimes on what's relevant or if I just haven't come to it for some time. But if there's a iteration I don't like, it turns from criticism to eventual, general indifference. But do I feel it's a "prerequisite" of sorts to be considered a fan to enjoy all the characterizations of the Turtles? Not really...

I don't like the 2K3 or 2012 iterations when it comes to Raph (not as much with Nick Raph at this time) or Mikey though, because they seem to consistently pigeon-hole them into being the "blind rageaholic one" and the "humorous idiot" respectively, when there so much potential to explore on Raph's anger and Mikey's optimism. I dunno, it just seems like such shallow writing when they leave them like that.

It's not that I don't like Raph's choleric personality necessarily, it's just what he becomes angry at. I'd prefer for him to be over-the-top angry when it comes to his enemies, fighting, or even major family problems rather than having it against anyone over the most trifling family issue (Mikey playfully teasing him). To me, it conflicts with Splinter's strict upbringing of them with Raphael throwing a childish temper tantrum over something so small; making it seem as if Splinter hasn't disciplined Raphael enough.

I didn't think it was possible to dislike Donatello, but Nick Donnie is changing that though.

I enjoyed the dynamic with the Turtles (and all four of their personalities) in the OT and the first movie the most, to me, the underlying family/friendship tone was more palpable and peaceful.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Why would anyone dislike Splinter?

I think 2k12 and 2k14 Splinter are great. They're strong, compassionate, kind, and yet very strict in discipline and doesn't hesitate to punish his pupils like any martial arts teacher.

Ha, they are easily the worst Splinters. They are none of what you claim they are. They are mean if not outright abusive. If they killed off Splinter in either of these 2 incarnations as he is depicted now, I wouldn't bat an eye.

[snake]

Venus. She counts.

[IndigoErth]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

and doesn't hesitate to punish his pupils like any martial arts teacher.

The only issue I take with that though is that he's also their father, not just a teacher they are free to ditch at any time.

Punish them in a constructive way (i.e. 99 cheese pizza movie scene), ok. They didn't want to talk, then it's on them and they can deal with it, they had a way out via speaking up... But ripping their feet out from under them when caught sneaking in however felt more like dad loosing his cool and being a bit abusive in his reaction imo.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

The only issue I take with that though is that he's also their father, not just a teacher they are free to ditch at any time.

Punish them in a constructive way (i.e. 99 cheese pizza movie scene), ok. They didn't want to talk, then it's on them and they can deal with it, they had a way out via speaking up... But ripping their feet out from under them when caught sneaking in however felt more like dad loosing his cool and being a bit abusive in his reaction imo.

I really did not like it at all in the movie when Splinter lifted Raph by the throat. Not at all. It brought back so many bad memories I watched when I was a kid when my friend's father would do the same to him, for no reason except for coming home late. That guy was such a monster, and the 2014 Splinter reminded me of him.

2012 Splinter is definitely getting there. I swear, it seems like every other episode, he is smacking or knocking Raph, or putting him down and never sticking up for him against his other brothers. I'm starting to see why Raph is the way he is, it's because the way Splinter is treating him. He talks about compassion and all of that yadyadayada, but yet, he fails to heed his own advise when it comes to his own son. Violence against a temperatmental teen is never a good idea! I know from personal experience.

[fridaynightdestination]

I am right now with Raphael. Sorry.

[Candy Kappa]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Why would anyone dislike Splinter?

I think 2k12 and 2k14 Splinter are great. They're strong, compassionate, kind, and yet very strict in discipline and doesn't hesitate to punish his pupils like any martial arts teacher.

PD Splinter have no respect for the sword and do not do proper etiquette. Of all the various Splinter's he is the worst and don't deserve to be called Sensei.

[IndigoErth]

Originally Posted by fridaynightdestination

I am right now with Raphael. Sorry.

Is this a hostage situation? Do you need assistance?



(Sorry, maybe you were just responding to the thread title question, though that's how I 'heard' it. lol)

[Vicky82]

I haven't disliked any of the turtles in any version but Leo is my least. favourite Turtle (in some versions).

80s Cartoon

Raph was my favourite
Mikey
Donnie
Leo was my least favourite,

2K3 turtles

Donnie - He was fine, Donnie was my favourite in the 2K3 show.
Mikey - I do like him and he had some great moments but he did get bit annoying.
Raph - His voice
Leo - Stories were focused too much on him and the PTSD story got a bit too much. He is my least favourite Turtle

2K12
Mikey is my favourte,
Leo
Donnie/Raph tied 3rd (haven't got a least favourite for this show yet)

IDW
Mikey is my favourite
Leo
Raph
Donnie is my least favourite

2007 movie

Mikey was my favourite
Donnie
Raph
Leo was the least favorite

2K14 Movie

Mikey is my favourite, haven't got a least favourite yet.

Original movies, don't know, have to watch them again.

Next Mutation - Least favourite - Venus