Do you have to be a social misfit to enjoy TMNT in "old" age?

[Bigfoot]

mis·fit - a person who is not suited or is unable to adjust to the circumstances of his or her particular situation.

TMNT has kind of been a weird hobby and obsession of mine for over 15 years. During that time, social acceptance, financial obligations, and other factors have all played a considerable part in how my once innocent hobby, has devloped into a freaky obsession to "collect 'em all".

When I was younger, it wasn't weird to have a box of toys in the bottom of the closet. My parents were not rich and I earned every toy I ever got. This instilled the much needed knowledge of how the real life works. I took very good care of the few toys that I ever did get and appreciated the fact that I was rewarded for my work. (Taking garbage out, doing dishes, yard work, etc.) At this point in my life, I relied on my parents to buy them for me, and TMNT was socially acceptable with other people my age.

As a teenager, my childish hobby took backseat to school, cool kids, and girls. I only had a part time job fixing computers, and lacked the funds for all the demands of adolescence. From this point on, only family members and long-time friends knew bout my addiction to TMNT.

I have had 2 part-time jobs for the last 9 years, and there are ZERO TMNT fans at either. I work in a UPS warehouse damaging all of your valuable ebay stuff. lol. It's a manly environment, kinda like a construction site. NO WUSSIES ALLOWED! So little ooze covered turtles aren't the topic of conversation quite often. I am also a freelance graphic designer, and mostly deal with clients via email. That doesn't leave much room for chit-chat about the coolest episode in season 6. lol.

I was about 25 when I met a girl who not only knew what TMNT was, but thought it was cool that I was a fan. The day came for me to show her my now very massive collection. She thought it was weird, like any normal person would. It's been 3 years, and she has actually bought ninja turtle stuff, but she really enjoys Marvel Legends.

Besides that, I live a rather secluded life. Does that make me a misfit? I can adjust to my surroundings and am socially secure in the way I present myself, I just like the ninja turtles. It is kind of like a comfort zone. If I am having a bad day, surrounding myself with all my TMNT goodness makes me feel better in a childish, playful way.

Oh yeah, one more thing... NINJA TURTLES RULE!!!