What if April stays as a teenager

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 03-29-2014, 03:41 PM

How would you guys feel if April became a teenager permanently in future media such as comic books, cartoons, TV shows, movies, etc.?

Bossa Nova · 03-29-2014, 03:43 PM

I would not be a happy camper.

*TurtleTitan97* · 03-29-2014, 03:58 PM

I wouldn't mind, but I doubt that will happen.

*CyberCubed* · 03-29-2014, 04:26 PM

This is already not happening. April is an adult in the movie and in IDW she's in College.

Luigiperps · 03-29-2014, 05:22 PM

I'd like it. In other versions it works because the turtles were adult-like, but think about it: four teens hanging out in the sewer with a full grown woman. I find that odd. Just my opinion, however.

*JTH* · 03-29-2014, 05:59 PM

It depends, if there's no meaning to it, I'd say no.

In the Nick version, it makes sense cause since the Kraang were trying to find her since she was born and looking for her for 15+ years, plus the fact that she is indirectly the reason the turtles and Splinter became mutated in the first place, it adds something to the story that she is around the same age as the Turtles, and where they were mutated the same time she was born.

If she was in her 30s in the Nick show, that wouldn't have had nearly as much meaning. But the Turtles and Splinter being mutated as the first cause and effect of The Kraang showing up in New York to find April, that has significant meaning.

That was the main reason she was made a teen in the first place. The love triangle thing is an add on, but the former of what's stated above is the main reason. People that don't think that, whatever, but just put two and two together and it's pretty clearly written out as such.

So if there's reason, sure they can do. But if it's doing it just to do it, I prefer them not.

*Powder* · 03-29-2014, 06:06 PM

Nick's April is my favorite to date. I'm not sure if her being a teen has anything to do with it but if the sum of her character requires a younger age, then it's fine.

*BabyTurtles* · 03-29-2014, 06:15 PM

if it's done right...sure.

but after watching Nick April......I think I rather April remain a young adult.

or at least 18.

I feel they only made April a teen in Nick so she could be a love interest....

~~electric_sheep~~ · 03-29-2014, 06:21 PM

No, just now. Hate how they are doing her in the Nick show, she's probably my least favorite incarnation. (Megan Fox doesn't count) feel's like they have changed her only so Donatello can slob all over her. April has a purpose, she's turtles connection to the human world, as a teenager she doesn't work that great...

*JTH* · 03-29-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

if it's done right...sure.

but after watching Nick April......I think I rather April remain a young adult.

or at least 18.

I feel they only made April a teen in Nick so she could be a love interest...

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Originally Posted by electric_sheep

No, just now. Hate how they are doing her in the Nick show, she's probably my least favorite incarnation. (Megan Fox doesn't count) feel's like they have changed her only so Donatello can slob all over her. April has a purpose, she's turtles connection to the human world, as a teenager she doesn't work that great...

Whatever, as I stated two and three posts before respectively, think that if you want. It's not a bit accurate, but think that if you want.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one that notices things or looks closely at how a story is being done.

*BabyTurtles* · 03-29-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jth

Whatever, as I stated two and three posts before respectively, think that if you want. It's not a bit accurate, but think that if you want.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one that notices things or looks closely at how a story is being done.

like I said I don't mind a teen April, if done right. I was so excited for teen April actually.

but looking at her now....the love triangle seems to be taking over her character...which causes me to believe that's one of the main reasons they turned her into a teen in the first place.

but it's not just the love stuff I have a problem with....it's her whole story.
I hate the fact she has powers....I hate the fact she's the "key" I hate the fact she's fast learner, and I hate the fact she's not good friends with the other 3 turtles(even if she wasn't a teen and was like this I'd still hate it)

there are some great scenes that happened because she is a teen...but just not nearly as many as I thought she would..or should have.....

Nick April has so much potential....

I understand you like Nick April, but that doesn't mean you have to disregard any criticism for her. This April has flaws.

I love Nick Mikey...but even I know he has major flaws that need tweaking.

*turtlefanforever* · 03-29-2014, 06:47 PM

She would be portrayed better because obvious reasons but still not on board with it

*JTH* · 03-29-2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

like I said I don't mind a teen April, if done right. I was so excited for teen April actually.

but looking at her now....the love triangle seems to be taking over her character...which causes me to believe that's one of the main reasons they turned her into a teen in the first place.

but it's not just the love stuff I have a problem with....it's her whole story.
I hate the fact she has powers....I hate the fact she's the "key" I hate the fact she's fast learner, and I hate the fact she's not good friends with the other 3 turtles(even if she wasn't a teen and was like this I'd still hate it)

there are some great scenes that happened because she is a teen...but just not nearly as many as I thought she would..or should have.....

Nick April has so much potential....

I understand you like Nick April, but that doesn't mean you have to disregard any criticism for her. This April has flaws.

I love Nick Mikey...but even I know he has major flaws that need tweaking.

I'm not saying she has no flaws, I don't like the fact she has powers either, I'm very bugged by that.

I'm saying don't say things you know aren't true, because if you or anyone honestly thinks the only or even main reason she was made a teen was for a love interest, then I'm sorry but you're not paying attention to the story if you truly think that.

*CyberCubed* · 03-29-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by electric_sheep

No, just now. Hate how they are doing her in the Nick show, she's probably my least favorite incarnation. (Megan Fox doesn't count) feel's like they have changed her only so Donatello can slob all over her. April has a purpose, she's turtles connection to the human world, as a teenager she doesn't work that great...

You must be blind. She's aged down so she can grow up with the Turtles and have a reason to hang with them.

A 30 year old woman hanging with Nick's TMNT would make no sense.

Bossa Nova · 03-29-2014, 07:26 PM

Why does she have to be 30 if she were to be an adult? You guys do realize there's this whole decade between teenage years and 30, right?

*CyberCubed* · 03-29-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossa Nova

Why does she have to be 30 if she were to be an adult? You guys do realize there's this whole decade between teenage years and 30, right?

Those don't count.

~~electric_sheep~~ · 03-29-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

You must be blind. She's aged down so she can grow up with the Turtles and have a reason to hang with them.

A 30 year old woman hanging with Nick's TMNT would make no sense.

20 is still an adult, by making April a Teen, it shrinks down the world of the TMNT.

*BabyTurtles* · 03-29-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

You must be blind. She's aged down so she can grow up with the Turtles and have a reason to hang with them.

A 30 year old woman hanging with Nick's TMNT would make no sense.

okay....what about a 20 year old in college??

*Shark_Blade* · 03-29-2014, 07:33 PM

Sure, why not.

Teen April is doing great.

Bossa Nova · 03-29-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Those don't count.

Wow. For real? I guess IDW April is just a figment of my imagination.

03-29-2014, 03:41 PM	#1
LeotheLateBloomer Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,117	What if April stays as a teenager How would you guys feel if April became a teenager permanently in future media such as comic books, cartoons, TV shows, movies, etc.?

03-29-2014, 03:43 PM	#2
Bossa Nova Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States, California Posts: 592	I would not be a happy camper. __________________ Nova's TMNT Fanfics

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TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I wouldn't mind, but I doubt that will happen. __________________

03-29-2014, 05:22 PM	#5
Luigiperps Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,060	I'd like it. In other versions it works because the turtles were adult-like, but think about it: four teens hanging out in the sewer with a full grown woman. I find that odd. Just my opinion, however. __________________ Why I love Mikey. He looks into the face of a giant, killer, mutant alligator with this face.

03-29-2014, 06:15 PM	#8
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	if it's done right...sure. but after watching Nick April......I think I rather April remain a young adult. or at least 18. I feel they only made April a teen in Nick so she could be a love interest.... __________________

03-29-2014, 04:26 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	This is already not happening. April is an adult in the movie and in IDW she's in College.

03-29-2014, 05:59 PM	#6
JTH "ME" Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,660	It depends, if there's no meaning to it, I'd say no. In the Nick version, it makes sense cause since the Kraang were trying to find her since she was born and looking for her for 15+ years, plus the fact that she is indirectly the reason the turtles and Splinter became mutated in the first place, it adds something to the story that she is around the same age as the Turtles, and where they were mutated the same time she was born. If she was in her 30s in the Nick show, that wouldn't have had nearly as much meaning. But the Turtles and Splinter being mutated as the first cause and effect of The Kraang showing up in New York to find April, that has significant meaning. That was the main reason she was made a teen in the first place. The love triangle thing is an add on, but the former of what's stated above is the main reason. People that don't think that, whatever, but just put two and two together and it's pretty clearly written out as such. So if there's reason, sure they can do. But if it's doing it just to do it, I prefer them not.

03-29-2014, 06:06 PM	#7
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	Nick's April is my favorite to date. I'm not sure if her being a teen has anything to do with it but if the sum of her character requires a younger age, then it's fine.

03-29-2014, 06:21 PM	#9
~~electric_sheep~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,639	No, just now. Hate how they are doing her in the Nick show, she's probably my least favorite incarnation. (Megan Fox doesn't count) feel's like they have changed her only so Donatello can slob all over her. April has a purpose, she's turtles connection to the human world, as a teenager she doesn't work that great...

03-29-2014, 06:47 PM	#12
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	I wouldn't like it She would be portrayed better because obvious reasons but still not on board with it

03-29-2014, 07:26 PM	#15
Bossa Nova Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States, California Posts: 592	Why does she have to be 30 if she were to be an adult? You guys do realize there's this whole decade between teenage years and 30, right? __________________ Nova's TMNT Fanfics

03-29-2014, 07:33 PM	#19
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Sure, why not. Teen April is doing great.