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

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by themaxonline

I wouldn't consider gay or lesbian people to be "social misfits" either, lol.

Are you one of either, cause if not you have no idea.
I mean sure there are some people who are in hidding and play it safe but those of us who are themselves in society are not very well accepted I'd have to say, hence being a social missfit.
I'm sure some could argue that you bring it upon yourself, but there are just allot of people who hate on someone for who they are without even knowing them.
And it shows up allot on the internet because people who ar cowards can be big when they're hidding behind a computer screen.

Originally Posted by NightwatchersOnlygirl

I'm not odd cos I like TMNT

No you're odd because you're in love with Nightwatcher.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

It's much better to be interested in cartoons when you are old than alcohol, drugs or tobacco.

[Chris]

Johan that is so true!

It's also what I say when my parents complain about the money I spend on TMNT, DVDs, figures, etc.

I'll freely admit I'm not what most people would define as "normal"; I read comics (probably way more than I should), I collect figures (NECA's TMNT, Sideshow' Star Wars, Mattel's DC stuff), I still love many things most others my age consider "childish" - TMNT, the classic Disney films (mostly the 90s era), Batman: The Animated Series and it's follow ons up to JLU, etc. But that's who I am. I never really talk about these interests at work, but I do with my friends and I'm lucky enough to have a girlfriend who has similar interests. It was great going with her and another friend (all of us in our twenties) to see TMNT.

So yeah I'm not what most people consider "normal", but then again what's "normal" these days? And wouldn't the world be a really dull place if we were all that way?

[ToTheNines]

Originally Posted by Chris

So yeah I'm not what most people consider "normal", but then again what's "normal" these days?

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Sad but freakin' true...everyone wants to be and acts like almost every place I go. ugh

[Chris]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Sad but true! Makes me glad I'm not "normal". That said I could use his personal trainer!

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

A picture that looks like the guy is about to fill the audience full of lead is actually marketable? What is with our pop culture today? How do people not get nightmares from that?

[Scandia]

That picture is at best in poor taste, at worst scary. I cannot believe 50 Cent is a millionaire. Why would he present such a thuggy image>? I fail to see its appeal.

[Revan]

Originally Posted by Scandia

That picture is at best in poor taste, at worst scary. I cannot believe 50 Cent is a millionaire. Why would he present such a thuggy image>? I fail to see its appeal.

Apparently he represents gangster rap in it's pure form. Like most successfull rap artists he had a difficult childhood and it took him awhile to "make it" in the music industry. Then of course his hear death shooting, which makes him even more bad ass... I guess. Personally I'm not a fan, but you can't tell me you don't know of people who would think he is the king of all.
IMO, he plays the thug image because it's a huge money maker! Males livin the street life don't want to listen to Chris Daughtry.

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

A picture that looks like the guy is about to fill the audience full of lead is actually marketable? What is with our pop culture today? How do people not get nightmares from that?

I don't know about nightmares but I sure get stomach ulcers over the whole mess that is our current state of culture.

Originally Posted by Scandia

That picture is at best in poor taste, at worst scary. I cannot believe 50 Cent is a millionaire. Why would he present such a thuggy image>? I fail to see its appeal.

Because young black males like that, and young wannabe white kids do also.
I've honestly had about enough of the thugish culture having a sleeperhold over music.
I wish things would change already, I don't know how much long I can take half assed rap and fake emo rock.

[syk_skillz]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

I don't know about nightmares but I sure get stomach ulcers over the whole mess that is our current state of culture.

Because young black males like that, and young wannabe white kids do also.
I've honestly had about enough of the thugish culture having a sleeperhold over music.
I wish things would change already, I don't know how much long I can take half assed rap and fake emo rock.

I'm black and hate 50 Cent as does most of the black people I know. Although it could be that I am 24 also but I did'nt really care for him when he first came out also. I have no idea where his appeal comes from and who is buying his crap but I wish it would stop it. Somehow his first video game sold enough that they decided to make a freaking sequel.

I consider myself normal although I am more of a loner then I use to be but is not due to the Turtles. I don't get any weird looks if I wear any thing with TMNT on it since I actually stated somewhat of a fad around where I am after wearing a custom made Turtles shirt once and others start wearing Nostalgia shirts alot soon after. Now its normal to see stuff like He-man, Ghostbusters, Transformers, Spider-man ect with TMNT being the most seen worn.

[themaxonline]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

Are you one of either, cause if not you have no idea.
I mean sure there are some people who are in hidding and play it safe but those of us who are themselves in society are not very well accepted I'd have to say, hence being a social missfit.
I'm sure some could argue that you bring it upon yourself, but there are just allot of people who hate on someone for who they are without even knowing them.
And it shows up allot on the internet because people who ar cowards can be big when they're hidding behind a computer screen.

I am and I don't consider myself to be abnormal because of it either. I know and realize that some people do but for myself, I don't really. At the same time though, I don't think there is a normal. Even on the basis of this topic, it seems like "normal" is defined by the person that participates in sports and other voluntary activities that are highly social but in reality, what percentage of people does "normal" represent? I would say less than 1/4 of people are "normal", which is hardly a majority so does that mean they are no longer normal?
There is no such thing. It's a perception we allow ourselves to exist to either place us on the inside or the outside.

Closer to your post, I don't think being gay makes someone a social misfit either. A lot of gay people that have accepted themselves for what they are work fine with making friends with other gay people and non-gay people that accept the concept of the existence of "being gay". I realize that being gay still isn't as widely accepted as I'd like it to be but where I live (canada), I have yet to really experience anything directly negative that is personal to me. Sometimes it feels like society is out to get me but for the most part, it seems to be going smoothly when I take religion and right-wing politics out of the equation.

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by themaxonline

I am and I don't consider myself to be abnormal because of it either. I know and realize that some people do but for myself, I don't really. At the same time though, I don't think there is a normal. Even on the basis of this topic, it seems like "normal" is defined by the person that participates in sports and other voluntary activities that are highly social but in reality, what percentage of people does "normal" represent? I would say less than 1/4 of people are "normal", which is hardly a majority so does that mean they are no longer normal?
There is no such thing. It's a perception we allow ourselves to exist to either place us on the inside or the outside.

Closer to your post, I don't think being gay makes someone a social misfit either. A lot of gay people that have accepted themselves for what they are work fine with making friends with other gay people and non-gay people that accept the concept of the existence of "being gay". I realize that being gay still isn't as widely accepted as I'd like it to be but where I live (canada), I have yet to really experience anything directly negative that is personal to me. Sometimes it feels like society is out to get me but for the most part, it seems to be going smoothly when I take religion and right-wing politics out of the equation.

Ah you don't live in the US no contest, Canada is awesome end of story.

[AquaParade]

Interesting topic. I voted no. I would not call myself a social Misfit...I'm pretty damn weird, but all my friends know and accept it, and I'd say I have a large group of friends. I had a beautiful quite "social acceptable" girlfriend for about two years until recently, and ya, I'd say no, you dont have to be....or maybe it just depends on your definition of misfit. I would say I'm pretty different from all my friends, but I still have plenty of friends. I'm pretty glad to say that I think me being so open with all the ninja turtle comics, dragon ball z dvds, and spider-man crap, that it makes my friends feel pretty eased around me, like they can be themselves.

[themaxonline]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

Ah you don't live in the US no contest, Canada is awesome end of story.

C'mon up! There's lots of room! lol

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by themaxonline

C'mon up! There's lots of room! lol

haha I vacation in Canada allot and have family there, seriously great place.
I better not say anymore don't want to upset my fellow Americans lol