Is April human? - Page 5

Konchadunga · 01-12-2013, 03:35 AM

Well, a lot of the characters have something that would give them an edge in combat over normal people, but with many of them it's the same something; namely mutant powers and martial arts. Past that, it's just a matter of degree; Leatherhead and Dogpound are stronger than most other mutants just like Splinter and Shredder are more skilled than most other martial artists.

In that sense, April is the only one who's "special," and it's unfortunate for her that her special ability is somewhat the same as Venus's, but the difference in how they're handled is enormous.

Tomoshibi Amatsu · 01-12-2013, 04:11 PM

haha seriously if she becomes Venus the resounding calls of "BETRAYAL!" from this place is going to be worth the new series existing. XD

*Coola Yagami* · 01-12-2013, 11:01 PM

oooh I just thought of a disturbing thought... if April was a Turtle... that would give Don EVEN MORE reason to pursue her... Never mind. Let's keep April and Venus as two seperate characters.

Tomoshibi Amatsu · 01-12-2013, 11:08 PM

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oooh I just thought of a disturbing thought... if April was a Turtle... that would give Don EVEN MORE reason to pursue her... Never mind. Let's keep April and Venus as two seperate characters.

But that would defeat the purpose of Donny wanting to commit beastiality. I'm willing to bet if April did become Venus he'd lose all interest. He's probably only into human lolicons anyways. XD

*zkarlette* · 01-12-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomoshibi Amatsu

haha seriously if she becomes Venus the resounding calls of "BETRAYAL!" from this place is going to be worth the new series existing. XD

You wouldn't hear any yelling since we'd probably be dead of heart attacks.

Tomoshibi Amatsu · 01-13-2013, 12:35 AM

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You wouldn't hear any yelling since we'd probably be dead of heart attacks.

But Venus is so uguu-kawaii!

And yes I know that joke doesn't work on this kind of forum. XD

*Andrew NDB* · 01-13-2013, 12:44 AM

Actually making April a Turtle -- in this show, in this universe -- might be a neat, ballsy twist.

*Coola Yagami* · 01-13-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Actually making April a Turtle -- in this show, in this universe -- might be a neat, ballsy twist.

Just keep Donatello the hell away from her. Though super ballsy twist if it's either permament, or lasts half a season. Like after they rescue her father, she gets mutated, their new goal is to find a way to change April back. Bonus points if Splinter also wishes he could do the same.

Konchadunga · 01-13-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Actually making April a Turtle -- in this show, in this universe -- might be a neat, ballsy twist.

Ballsy, yes--in a sense. Neat, debatable.

One big consistency I see to this franchise's divisive fanbase is that they're a finicky lot. First the Mirage fans are mad there's a cartoon dumbing down the universe, then that cartoon's fans are mad the next cartoon for having little in common with it, then that cartoon's fans get mad at the retools it got, etc, but beyond that, there are actually controversial moves that get a lot of people in different segments of the fandom united in hatred, like creating Venus, making Shredder an Utrom, making April a drawing, and most infamously as of late, making the Turtles aliens in the new movie. Nick's April already got substantial skepticism from being a teenager; doing something "ballsy" at this point probably isn't a good idea.

Yeah; a lot of complaints are overblown. Aside from the "teen April," I share the disdain for all the other twists I listed up there, but I think the objections to the Turtles having three toes were utterly ridiculous. Still, aside from being ballsy, what would making a April a turtle actually add to the plot of this series? My opinion, based on the past, is nothing really good. Since she could suddenly be more useful in a fight and conversely, not walk freely on the surface anymore, she'd just stay with the guys all the time and likely dominate most plots; I'm not saying she'd be as obnoxious as Venus or Cody, but why does there need to be a fifth (or sixth, if you count Splinter) teammate to dominate stories, when the given team dynamic already works fine in most situations?

Avatar Yuffie · 01-13-2013, 06:56 PM

April's been a mutant in the OT and Archie.

I dunno... it feels cliche for her to go to that again. It'd be a pleasant surprise for the new fans, but I'm not sure I'd be on board with that.

Vivi · 01-13-2013, 07:17 PM

April should slowly morph into Don, and Don can slowly morph into April. Check and mate.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-13-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Konchadunga

One big consistency I see to this franchise's divisive fanbase is that they're a finicky lot. First the Mirage fans are mad there's a cartoon dumbing down the universe, then that cartoon's fans are mad the next cartoon for having little in common with it, then that cartoon's fans get mad at the retools it got, etc, but beyond that, there are actually controversial moves that get a lot of people in different segments of the fandom united in hatred, like creating Venus, making Shredder an Utrom, making April a drawing, and most infamously as of late, making the Turtles aliens in the new movie. Nick's April already got substantial skepticism from being a teenager; doing something "ballsy" at this point probably isn't a good idea.

Doesn't matter. Nick shouldn't care about any of that. This is a different demographic and old fans are only [a fraction of] the frosting on the cake.

*Jephael* · 01-14-2013, 09:55 AM

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This is a different demographic and old fans are only [a fraction of] the frosting on the cake.

I wouldn't say that, Andrew. True the show is made for today's kids, but they make so many references and homages to the incarnations we grew up with. Why would they do that if we fans of the original comics and cartoon didn't care for this series?

zodiac brave · 01-14-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivi

April should slowly morph into Don, and Don can slowly morph into April. Check and mate.

agreed!

is april human...?*sigh*

Avatar Yuffie · 01-15-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivi

April should slowly morph into Don, and Don can slowly morph into April. Check and mate.

Or, they made a Freaky Friday thanks to a McGuffin and exchanged bodies.

But that's a cartoon cliche too.

Tomoshibi Amatsu · 01-17-2013, 02:29 AM

Nah even better idea. Make it so April dies but they're able to save her by putting her brain in the body of a sexy female robot turtle named Venus. Then have Don be still heavily into her.

It really will put a new spin on the phrase Don does machines.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-17-2013, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jephael

I wouldn't say that, Andrew. True the show is made for today's kids, but they make so many references and homages to the incarnations we grew up with. Why would they do that if we fans of the original comics and cartoon didn't care for this series?

Because the writers grew up with it. That's all.

*ToTheNines* · 01-18-2013, 03:41 PM

Another eye-brow raising tidbit from a TVguide article.

"Mrs. Campbell [is] a research scientist from the World Wide Genome Project. Her character, who debuts in the Feb. 9 episode "The Alien Agenda," takes a particular interest in April O'Neil."

*oldmanwinters* · 01-18-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Another eye-brow raising tidbit from a TVguide article.

"Mrs. Campbell [is] a research scientist from the World Wide Genome Project. Her character, who debuts in the Feb. 9 episode "The Alien Agenda," takes a particular interest in April O'Neil."

Heh, what issue is that in?

*ToTheNines* · 01-18-2013, 03:44 PM

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Exclusiv...t-1059297.aspx

Props to Goongasnootch for finding it.

01-12-2013, 03:35 AM	#81
Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	Well, a lot of the characters have something that would give them an edge in combat over normal people, but with many of them it's the same something; namely mutant powers and martial arts. Past that, it's just a matter of degree; Leatherhead and Dogpound are stronger than most other mutants just like Splinter and Shredder are more skilled than most other martial artists. In that sense, April is the only one who's "special," and it's unfortunate for her that her special ability is somewhat the same as Venus's, but the difference in how they're handled is enormous. __________________

01-12-2013, 04:11 PM	#82
Tomoshibi Amatsu Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvaina Posts: 275	haha seriously if she becomes Venus the resounding calls of "BETRAYAL!" from this place is going to be worth the new series existing. XD __________________

01-12-2013, 11:01 PM	#83
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,659	oooh I just thought of a disturbing thought... if April was a Turtle... that would give Don EVEN MORE reason to pursue her... Never mind. Let's keep April and Venus as two seperate characters. __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

01-13-2013, 12:44 AM	#87
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,280	Actually making April a Turtle -- in this show, in this universe -- might be a neat, ballsy twist. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

01-13-2013, 06:56 PM	#90
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	April's been a mutant in the OT and Archie. I dunno... it feels cliche for her to go to that again. It'd be a pleasant surprise for the new fans, but I'm not sure I'd be on board with that. __________________ We all know that Most Writers Are Male. Something like eighty percent of media aimed at children have male main characters, whereas half the population is female. At best, women will often be minor characters or will not be present at all. Stories about women are for women, stories about men are for general consumption. (TV Tropes Feminist Fantasy)

01-13-2013, 07:17 PM	#91
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,076	April should slowly morph into Don, and Don can slowly morph into April. Check and mate.

01-17-2013, 02:29 AM	#96
Tomoshibi Amatsu Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvaina Posts: 275	Nah even better idea. Make it so April dies but they're able to save her by putting her brain in the body of a sexy female robot turtle named Venus. Then have Don be still heavily into her. It really will put a new spin on the phrase Don does machines. __________________

01-18-2013, 03:41 PM	#98
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,088	Another eye-brow raising tidbit from a TVguide article. "Mrs. Campbell [is] a research scientist from the World Wide Genome Project. Her character, who debuts in the Feb. 9 episode "The Alien Agenda," takes a particular interest in April O'Neil."

01-18-2013, 03:44 PM	#100
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,088	http://www.tvguide.com/News/Exclusiv...t-1059297.aspx Props to Goongasnootch for finding it.