Official Episode Discussion S2 #10 "Fungus Humungous" - Page 10

*Donatello19* · 02-19-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeNinja1987

Just look at the episode 'Monkey Brains'. April wasn't even in that episode but Donatello was still the main focus and had a chance to shine very well.

Uh...that whole episode revolved around April and Don, and it set up the plot about April's powers.

*JTH* · 02-19-2014, 02:34 PM

In defense, Donnie has had several episodes enhancing his character not involving April.

The problem is, everyone hates The Pulverizer and want to forget the character, therefore those episodes never existed.

*plastroncafe* · 02-19-2014, 02:38 PM

Ugh, what a shame!
That's a fantastic storyline, and one I'd very much like to see more of.

Seriously, Don keeps a PET BOY in a TANK in his LAB!
It's the most horrifically dark thing of the show, and I wish there'd be more about it.

*BubblyShell22* · 02-19-2014, 02:39 PM

I like that Don has a crush on April because it gives more depth to his character than just being "the smart one" out of the bunch. And I agree that The Pulverizer eps gave Don more depth about being responsible for someone and caring about their well-being. He's not all about April, but with Tim being frozen, there's no one else he can really interact with other than her, Casey, and his brothers and Splinter.

*Shark_Blade* · 02-19-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Seriously, Don keeps a PET BOY in a TANK in his LAB!
It's the most horrifically dark thing of the show, and I wish there'd be more about it.

He was trying to help, there's nothing dark about that.

It reminds me of Mr Freeze trying to find a cure for his frozen wife in a tank.

Unless Donnie tries to kill Timothy or throw him away like garbage, THEN that's dark..

*victory_angel* · 02-19-2014, 07:00 PM

Since Mutagen Man is supposed to be a reoccurring villain, Donnie may still be forced to end Timmy's life.

MisfitKraang · 02-19-2014, 07:12 PM

I wasn't a big fan of this episode but it had its moments and i liked it better than The Kraang Conspiracy, I can't wait for the next episode we get to see Metalhead again

*plastroncafe* · 02-19-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

He was trying to help, there's nothing dark about that.

It reminds me of Mr Freeze trying to find a cure for his frozen wife in a tank.

Unless Donnie tries to kill Timothy or throw him away like garbage, THEN that's dark..

He's keeping a disarticulated boy in a tank in his lab. That's dark.
Freeze keeping his wife on ice, instead of just letting her die? Also dark.
Dark and selfish.

*Electric* · 02-19-2014, 07:28 PM

i didnt like tim at all while he was human. i know he was supposed to be annoying and weak, but i couldnt stand him. but now that hes mutated i love the impact it has on donnie. the face he made when he had to freeze timothy showed how guilty and responsible donnie felt

*Shark_Blade* · 02-19-2014, 07:30 PM

Apritello is here to stay, ever since the beginning. And it's going on strong.

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

He's keeping a disarticulated boy in a tank in his lab. That's dark.
Freeze keeping his wife on ice, instead of just letting her die? Also dark.
Dark and selfish.

Letting people die is not dark? Wow, right..

Trying to find a way to heal people is not dark. That's what doctors/healers do.

Funny everything is dark to you. Go find a ray of hope somewhere.

*Donatello19* · 02-19-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Ugh, what a shame!
That's a fantastic storyline, and one I'd very much like to see more of.

Seriously, Don keeps a PET BOY in a TANK in his LAB!
It's the most horrifically dark thing of the show, and I wish there'd be more about it.

What do you mean ended? Tim is still in Don's lab, now he's just frozen.

*Shark_Blade* · 02-19-2014, 07:47 PM

Right? Some people are too sensitive and emotional. "The horror! So dark for a kid show!"

So Tim is a mutant, and they put him in a container to protect themselves and himself. And Donnie is not giving up, still working on a cure. Big deal. No need to make a mountain out of a mole hill.

*plastroncafe* · 02-19-2014, 08:27 PM

Reading comprehension is at a premium around here, isn't it?

I like that it's dark. I think it's one of the more interesting plots the show has going for it. I'd like to see more of that. But hey, I guess that was really unclear because of all my "sensitive emotions." Nice attempted derail there, slappy.

I will say this, I am sensitive to this whole Apritello business, mostly because it's Nice Guy creeper crap. If I had any faith in the writing I'd be waiting anxiously for Don's comeuppance, but...alas. April O'Guffin, we hardly knew ye.

*Shark_Blade* · 02-19-2014, 08:46 PM

So you like dark, that's good.

But I hardly find that putting Tim in a container considered as "dark". It's kinda normal/make sense, nothing sinister about it. Now let's say for example, Saki took Yoshi's daughter and raise her in deception all her life - now that is twisted and considered "dark" imo.

*plastroncafe* · 02-19-2014, 08:54 PM

I'm sure Timothy's parents, where ever they are, would totally agree with you.

*Shark_Blade* · 02-19-2014, 08:59 PM

They're not part of the story Nick is telling so I don't particularly care for them.

DarkLightDragon · 02-20-2014, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

They're not part of the story Nick is telling so I don't particularly care for them.

You mean right next to April's aunt of the "side characters we're supposed to get acknowledged or care about" crowd?

Cause that's pretty much the same thing.

I swear, the more this kind o thing annoys me, the more I can't help but feel not as easily impressed with this show and how it handles it's own plot...

*Shark_Blade* · 02-20-2014, 06:40 AM

Some characters are best not shown on it's entirety, they work as background for the story. Kinda like the "ugly naked guy" from FRIENDS. He existed but didn't need to be explored more.

Maintain focus on characters that do matter.

DarkLightDragon · 02-20-2014, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Some characters are best not shown on it's entirety, they work as background for the story. Kinda like the "ugly naked guy" from FRIENDS. He existed but didn't need to be explored more.

Maintain focus on characters that do matter.

Never said the side characters had to take up the main character's spotlight. Just an acknowledgement that they exist rather than expecting me that they exist.

*Shark_Blade* · 02-20-2014, 07:28 AM

Of course. Though I don't mind if they don't show them at all since it's not that significant.

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02-19-2014, 02:39 PM	#184
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I like that Don has a crush on April because it gives more depth to his character than just being "the smart one" out of the bunch. And I agree that The Pulverizer eps gave Don more depth about being responsible for someone and caring about their well-being. He's not all about April, but with Tim being frozen, there's no one else he can really interact with other than her, Casey, and his brothers and Splinter. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

02-19-2014, 07:00 PM	#186
victory_angel Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ca Posts: 3,108	Since Mutagen Man is supposed to be a reoccurring villain, Donnie may still be forced to end Timmy's life. __________________

02-19-2014, 07:12 PM	#187
MisfitKraang Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 221	I wasn't a big fan of this episode but it had its moments and i liked it better than The Kraang Conspiracy, I can't wait for the next episode we get to see Metalhead again __________________ See You Space Cowboy

02-19-2014, 07:28 PM	#189
Electric Epic Hiatus Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,484	i didnt like tim at all while he was human. i know he was supposed to be annoying and weak, but i couldnt stand him. but now that hes mutated i love the impact it has on donnie. the face he made when he had to freeze timothy showed how guilty and responsible donnie felt __________________

02-19-2014, 02:34 PM	#182
JTH "ME" Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,660	In defense, Donnie has had several episodes enhancing his character not involving April. The problem is, everyone hates The Pulverizer and want to forget the character, therefore those episodes never existed.

02-19-2014, 07:47 PM	#192
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Right? Some people are too sensitive and emotional. "The horror! So dark for a kid show!" So Tim is a mutant, and they put him in a container to protect themselves and himself. And Donnie is not giving up, still working on a cure. Big deal. No need to make a mountain out of a mole hill.

02-19-2014, 08:46 PM	#194
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	So you like dark, that's good. But I hardly find that putting Tim in a container considered as "dark". It's kinda normal/make sense, nothing sinister about it. Now let's say for example, Saki took Yoshi's daughter and raise her in deception all her life - now that is twisted and considered "dark" imo.

02-19-2014, 08:59 PM	#196
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	They're not part of the story Nick is telling so I don't particularly care for them.

02-20-2014, 06:40 AM	#198
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Some characters are best not shown on it's entirety, they work as background for the story. Kinda like the "ugly naked guy" from FRIENDS. He existed but didn't need to be explored more. Maintain focus on characters that do matter.

02-20-2014, 07:28 AM	#200
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Of course. Though I don't mind if they don't show them at all since it's not that significant.