internet's prejudice against Nick TMNT fading

*Zulithe* · 10-20-2012, 04:05 PM

Everywhere I go and see talk of Nick's new TMNT show, be it a discussion forum, IGN's reviews, ComicVine's reviews, pretty much everywhere, It's so refreshing to see the haters dying down and all the love and positivity in the comment sections.

You still see a fair bit of it on youtube, but overall opinions seem to be changing.

Vindication! And congrats to Nickelodeon, the cast and crew for proving to everyone that a CGI show can work, and not only work but be incredibly awesome!

Only 5 episodes in... we are still in for a wild ride

What has been your experience on this? Do you feel people are warming to it as I do?

HerpDerp · 10-20-2012, 05:06 PM

Definitely. The only place I still see negativity is the TMNT Facebook page. "This sux, u raped my childhood" comments are still rife, but people are starting to call them on their BS now.

*MrTMNT2012* · 10-20-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HerpDerp

Definitely. The only place I still see negativity is the TMNT Facebook page. "This sux, u raped my childhood" comments are still rife, but people are starting to call them on their BS now.

I hate people that say "they raped my childhood". What the hell does this have to do with your childhood? Idiots.

But yeah, the hateful comments are pretty much non-existent by now. It has a 7.8 on IMDB, higher than 2K3, lower Than the OT Series by 0.1 point.
Everywhere I go now has positive comments about the new show, even Screwattack.

Only "negative" thing is really the ratings declining since the premiere...but I'm sure it'll pick up later on as the show grows more popular!

*NinjaMan* · 10-20-2012, 05:31 PM

This show is much better than Transformers Prime. Nick has done a wonderful job.

*Zulithe* · 10-20-2012, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the tip about IMDB, i went and rated all the TMNT stuff

NiNi · 10-20-2012, 06:05 PM

I think it's great peoples' opinions have been changing for the better as of late.

Heck, one of my friends who is a TMNT fan wouldn't watch it before because he didn't care for the animation. But once he gave it a shot (I'm not sure if he likes the animation though), he does like it overall and doesn't hate it. XD So that's a plus in my book.

Also I've noticed a lot of TMNT fans over on places like DeviantArt have been coming back into the fandom because of the new series - and some of which were paranoid about the series being "dumbed down" only because it was done be Nick.

Personally, I think Nickelodeon has been doing a great job with this series and I hope the popularity of the series continues to grow.

*CyberCubed* · 10-20-2012, 08:02 PM

The people complaining were dreadful casuals who haven't watched Turtles since they were 10. They have no idea what the franchise is about and haven't even rewatched the OT since their childhood.

These casuals were people just swept up in the fad and were never real Turtle fans.

*Powder* · 10-20-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The people complaining were dreadful casuals who haven't watched Turtles since they were 10. They have no idea what the franchise is about and haven't even rewatched the OT since their childhood.

These casuals were people just swept up in the fad and were never real Turtle fans.

This, for the most part. But it's not like these people have had their opinions changed. Nick didn't 'show them'. They just got bored with the issue and moved on to complaining about other things that are resurfacing. That's what they do.

*CyberCubed* · 10-20-2012, 11:22 PM

I think the casuals are waiting to rip on, "Beware the Batman" next since its CG and is another Batman reboot.

~~voltron80~~ · 10-21-2012, 12:40 AM

Whenever Forever Mutation posted clips on his YouTube channel the reception was mostly positive. It's when I go to those entertainment sites that talk about the series is when I see the '87 elites talk trash about it. I Don't get the hate, for me the show is enjoyable to watch. And I think Nick is doing a good job with the show's balance.

Someone really gotta explain this hate to me I grew up loving the 1987 series, but I managed to love the Mirage and 2k3 turtles. I never held one turtle universe over the other if it had the turtles in it I was interested.

*Coola Yagami* · 10-21-2012, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The people complaining were dreadful casuals who haven't watched Turtles since they were 10. They have no idea what the franchise is about and haven't even rewatched the OT since their childhood.

These casuals were people just swept up in the fad and were never real Turtle fans.

OMG THIS!!!! Especially people wearing the TMNT shirts just cause they're 'the thing' at Hot Topic and haven't really seen the original show back in the 80's.

Welmanshire · 10-21-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

This, for the most part. But it's not like these people have had their opinions changed. Nick didn't 'show them'. They just got bored with the issue and moved on to complaining about other things that are resurfacing. That's what they do.

Damn straight!

sykosis · 10-21-2012, 09:07 AM

Just because I didn't want to ruin the nostalgia of the original cartoons by re-watching all of them as an adult, I don't consider myself a "casual".

*Discogod* · 10-21-2012, 09:32 AM

I gotta say, I hated everything about this new cartoon from the previews I saw - the animation, designs, voices. But I've just watched an episode (ep 3) and I loved it! It had the perfect balance between action and humour, the animation, whilst stiff in places was better than I was expecting and it wasn't too "dumbed down". I'm still not crazy about some of the designs (Splinter & April), but the Turtles & Foot look great. Even Mikey's not as annoying as he looked in the previews. I'll definately be catching up with the episodes I've missed.

*CyberCubed* · 10-21-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sykosis

Just because I didn't want to ruin the nostalgia of the original cartoons by re-watching all of them as an adult, I don't consider myself a "casual".

That makes no sense at all. Rewatching things as an adult obviously gives you different views of the series and you can appreciate it in a different way. The OT is highly entertaining.

alliance · 10-21-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Discogod

I gotta say, I hated everything about this new cartoon from the previews I saw - the animation, designs, voices. But I've just watched an episode (ep 3) and I loved it! It had the perfect balance between action and humour, the animation, whilst stiff in places was better than I was expecting and it wasn't too "dumbed down". I'm still not crazy about some of the designs (Splinter & April), but the Turtles & Foot look great. Even Mikey's not as annoying as he looked in the previews. I'll definately be catching up with the episodes I've missed.

pretty much this..

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 10-21-2012, 02:35 PM

I must admit I had my doubts about this show, but was I ever wrong! Awesome show.

*IMJ* · 10-21-2012, 06:27 PM

I think the show is terrific, and it's actually relatively funny - the jokes have a great cadence to them that's appealing to a wide audience range, and they aren't shying away from the darker ninja stuff (like episode 4).

I've got to say though that I really hate the claymation style cgi. Seriously, it's awful. The art direction and everything else - the styling, voice acting, etc is all terrific. But the actual execution of the animation really takes me out off it during those claymation like moments.

Icegaze · 10-22-2012, 04:04 AM

I never had doubts about the show since I first heard about it - that's pretty much why I registered to this forum, to get info and share opinions.
Glad haters are less prominent.

*BubblyShell22* · 10-22-2012, 07:13 AM

I had a few misgivings about this show before it aired, but those have been laid to rest now. I love the show a lot and feel that it's a really great interpretation of the franchise. I'm glad other people are taking notice and opening up their minds.

10-20-2012, 04:05 PM	#1
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	internet's prejudice against Nick TMNT fading Everywhere I go and see talk of Nick's new TMNT show, be it a discussion forum, IGN's reviews, ComicVine's reviews, pretty much everywhere, It's so refreshing to see the haters dying down and all the love and positivity in the comment sections. You still see a fair bit of it on youtube, but overall opinions seem to be changing. Vindication! And congrats to Nickelodeon, the cast and crew for proving to everyone that a CGI show can work, and not only work but be incredibly awesome! Only 5 episodes in... we are still in for a wild ride What has been your experience on this? Do you feel people are warming to it as I do?

10-20-2012, 06:05 PM	#6
NiNi Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 369	I think it's great peoples' opinions have been changing for the better as of late. Heck, one of my friends who is a TMNT fan wouldn't watch it before because he didn't care for the animation. But once he gave it a shot (I'm not sure if he likes the animation though), he does like it overall and doesn't hate it. XD So that's a plus in my book. Also I've noticed a lot of TMNT fans over on places like DeviantArt have been coming back into the fandom because of the new series - and some of which were paranoid about the series being "dumbed down" only because it was done be Nick. Personally, I think Nickelodeon has been doing a great job with this series and I hope the popularity of the series continues to grow. __________________ DeviantArt ~ FurAffinity

10-21-2012, 02:35 PM	#17
TheBlueTurtle1 Foot Elite Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,892	I must admit I had my doubts about this show, but was I ever wrong! Awesome show. __________________ http://jandmdev.deviantart.com/ (My Brother and I have a dev page, I am J, brother is M)

10-21-2012, 06:27 PM	#18
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 8,853	I think the show is terrific, and it's actually relatively funny - the jokes have a great cadence to them that's appealing to a wide audience range, and they aren't shying away from the darker ninja stuff (like episode 4). I've got to say though that I really hate the claymation style cgi. Seriously, it's awful. The art direction and everything else - the styling, voice acting, etc is all terrific. But the actual execution of the animation really takes me out off it during those claymation like moments. __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

10-22-2012, 04:04 AM	#19
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	I never had doubts about the show since I first heard about it - that's pretty much why I registered to this forum, to get info and share opinions. Glad haters are less prominent. __________________

10-20-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
HerpDerp Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 488	Definitely. The only place I still see negativity is the TMNT Facebook page. "This sux, u raped my childhood" comments are still rife, but people are starting to call them on their BS now.

10-20-2012, 05:31 PM	#4
NinjaMan Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,579	This show is much better than Transformers Prime. Nick has done a wonderful job.

10-20-2012, 05:42 PM	#5
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Thanks for the tip about IMDB, i went and rated all the TMNT stuff

10-20-2012, 08:02 PM	#7
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	The people complaining were dreadful casuals who haven't watched Turtles since they were 10. They have no idea what the franchise is about and haven't even rewatched the OT since their childhood. These casuals were people just swept up in the fad and were never real Turtle fans.

10-20-2012, 11:22 PM	#9
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	I think the casuals are waiting to rip on, "Beware the Batman" next since its CG and is another Batman reboot.

10-21-2012, 12:40 AM	#10
~~voltron80~~ Banned Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 241	Whenever Forever Mutation posted clips on his YouTube channel the reception was mostly positive. It's when I go to those entertainment sites that talk about the series is when I see the '87 elites talk trash about it. I Don't get the hate, for me the show is enjoyable to watch. And I think Nick is doing a good job with the show's balance. Someone really gotta explain this hate to me I grew up loving the 1987 series, but I managed to love the Mirage and 2k3 turtles. I never held one turtle universe over the other if it had the turtles in it I was interested.

10-21-2012, 09:07 AM	#13
sykosis Thug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 91	Just because I didn't want to ruin the nostalgia of the original cartoons by re-watching all of them as an adult, I don't consider myself a "casual".

10-21-2012, 09:32 AM	#14
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	I gotta say, I hated everything about this new cartoon from the previews I saw - the animation, designs, voices. But I've just watched an episode (ep 3) and I loved it! It had the perfect balance between action and humour, the animation, whilst stiff in places was better than I was expecting and it wasn't too "dumbed down". I'm still not crazy about some of the designs (Splinter & April), but the Turtles & Foot look great. Even Mikey's not as annoying as he looked in the previews. I'll definately be catching up with the episodes I've missed.

10-22-2012, 07:13 AM	#20
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I had a few misgivings about this show before it aired, but those have been laid to rest now. I love the show a lot and feel that it's a really great interpretation of the franchise. I'm glad other people are taking notice and opening up their minds. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.