Official Ep Discussion: S3 Ep4 "The Croaking" - Page 5

*CyberCubed* · 11-07-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Eh.... the episode is a mixed bag for me. I'm really not sure what to think of the frogs. On one side, I did like that they were all very different and based heavily on the people they were named after. Other than that, I kinda didn't care much for their anti-human deal, nor running a mutant frog army. The Napoleon Dynamite thing was a bit lost on me since I never seen the movie, nor cared to. My girlfriend did get the references though and she laughed when she said 'the only thing missing is for him to say 'gosh'. and then seconds later he actually said it. It's also the first season 3 ep she's seen and Leos's voice threw her off a lot, but she could tell without me telling that her that it was Seth Green.

Weird episode. Not my favorite. Not exactly how I wanted the frogs to be re-imagined... but I do give them credit for making them completely different and with more established personalities.

I never saw the Napoleon Dynamite movie either, but loved this episode due to the humor and interactions.

*IndigoErth* · 11-07-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

When Michelangelo offered Napoleon Bonafrog the pizza, I thought he'd reject it. The mutant frogs from the 80s series hated pizza.

Forgot that they didn't like it. Though personally I was stuck on wondering where Mikey had just pulled it from. Esp with the statement that it was warm.

*Autbot_Benz* · 11-07-2014, 10:44 PM

Can we get back to New York now I miss Shredder Razhar Tiger Claw Splinter Leatherhead ETC.

Ninja Tiptup · 11-07-2014, 10:47 PM

I just about lost it when Napoleon asked about nunchuck skills and did his dance. Jon Heder was excellent.

Great to hear Maurice LaMaurche but it's a pity he never shared a scene with Donatello despite voicing 2 of the Frogs.

Clever re-imaging of the punk frogs by having the main four originals as significant characters each with personality and at least two of them acting a bit like their namesakes. Attila as the godfrog was a riot.

*CyberCubed* · 11-07-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

Can we get back to New York now I miss Shredder Razhar Tiger Claw Splinter Leatherhead ETC.

I heard we're spending up to episode 13 in Northampton. From the looks of things we have a way to go.

ShelleyQuick · 11-07-2014, 11:01 PM

Does anybody know when iTunes usually updates the new episodes?

Mellie · 11-07-2014, 11:12 PM

13 episodes seems like too much. I hope we're out by 9 or 10. :/

aliena · 11-07-2014, 11:19 PM

I did not care for this episode that much. I felt it was rushed and as someone else on here said, it should have been two episodes. That might have helped a lot. I did find some moments funny and I did like how Mikey casually defended himself since he's so strong as a Ninja.

I think the things that bothered me were that Mikey said he was 15, they should at least be 16 by now. I know that everything that has happened could have taken place within a year, but that doesn't explain how much they've grown and matured.

I think this episode set Mikey back some. I could see him getting restless and going a bit wild, but trashing the house three times in a week? That would make me mad too. I don't know how the others could not react as angrily as they did. I figured the fight would be about Mikey wanting to try to go home and they stop him, not that he parties too hard.

And absolutely no mention of Leo being off the crutch and acting like he's all better. He did fall with that frog and then grab his leg, but they should have at least mentioned how great he was doing without the crutch.

The ending was way too rushed. It needed more. While I loved Raph hugging Mikey, I didn't like the way it played out. Mikey wasn't gone for all that long for Raph to be all emotional about the reunion, but stating that it was awkward and never to do it again just felt wrong. I don't think Mikey would ever say that to any of his brothers hugging him. I guess it was Raph's way of feeling bad that he was too hard on him. I got a tickling feeling that this was in some way foreshadowing of things to come in regards to Raph.

Maybe I'll like this episode better upon second viewing. As of now, it's in my bottom five least liked episodes.

*BabyTurtles* · 11-07-2014, 11:38 PM

I caved and watched the episode....(darn it for being a Mikey episode....it called out to me)

I liked the first part...(excluding the trashing house scene)
When Mikey was befriending the frog that was actually pretty nice.

but....I didn't like the ending at all....the boys didn't apologize for being so harsh to Mikey....AGAIN.

....I'm done with these type of Mikey episodes.....I just want something new from him now.....I don't want the writers to keep making Mikey screw up conveniently just so the gang can get mad at him...causing him to do something good in the end.....

plz tell me I'm not the only one getting tired of this?

*Cure* · 11-07-2014, 11:44 PM

This episode was cool with me. I liked the frogs a lot.

saber16 · 11-08-2014, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

but....I didn't like the ending at all....the boys didn't apologize for being so harsh to Mikey....AGAIN.

I don't know, I thought Raph hugging Mikey was a good way to make up for how he was treated in the beginning. I mean, I know they ALL didn't apologize, but it was a sweet moment.

*Metalwolf* · 11-08-2014, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by aliena

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I think the things that bothered me were that Mikey said he was 15, they should at least be 16 by now. I know that everything that has happened could have taken place within a year, but that doesn't explain how much they've grown and matured.

I agree. However, it is possible that they are on the edge of turning 16, allowing Mikey's '15' comment to be true while still giving us close to a full year passing.

And 'Last year' might mean that it happened 5 months ago, especially if the time period of the second invasion is February (since you can see snow falling, and then three months later at the farmhouse it looks to be about late springtime, probably sometime in May.) This allows almost 4 months for the Season 1 stuff to have happened, along with the 3 months for the farmhouse.

Alternately, it could be that Mikey himself is 15, while the others are a bit older. Yoshi might not have gotten them all at the same time, or they might be thrown in from a year older clutch of eggs if he got them from a breeder friend (sometimes not all of the babies sell that year, and plus I think they can't sell babies below a certain size.) This doesn't mean that they couldn't be bio siblings, as the friend might only have one or two mature breeding turtles, likely making the all babies he has related.

Enscripture · 11-08-2014, 02:49 AM

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Why would this be need to be 2 episodes? It was done and dragging it on would be boring and stupid

*Powder* · 11-08-2014, 03:07 AM

What are you talking about?

~~Sumac~~ · 11-08-2014, 04:09 AM

Pretty uninteresting filler episode.
I liked camera work, when Leonardo fought frogs at the tree, but that's it. Otherwise it felt pretty generic and rushed.

Mikey in the beginning have reminded me of Wheatley from Portal 2, which I don't consider a good thing.

Teddy · 11-08-2014, 04:22 AM

Ok, I thought this would be a terrible episode judging from the little preview. I had very low expectations...but then Napoleon spoke and I was ecstatic! I absolutely love Napoleon Dynamite, so this was an amazing episode just for those references alone (the unicorn shirt, too!!!).

Loved the 2014 movie reference as well, made me literally LOL. I was pleasantly surprised by this episode.

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 11-08-2014, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

I caved and watched the episode....(darn it for being a Mikey episode....it called out to me)

I liked the first part...(excluding the trashing house scene)
When Mikey was befriending the frog that was actually pretty nice.

but....I didn't like the ending at all....the boys didn't apologize for being so harsh to Mikey....AGAIN.

....I'm done with these type of Mikey episodes.....I just want something new from him now.....I don't want the writers to keep making Mikey screw up conveniently just so the gang can get mad at him...causing him to do something good in the end.....

plz tell me I'm not the only one getting tired of this?

No you're not the only one. They really can't seem to give Mikey credit or acknowledgement for anything. There's still time with how long this cartoon may run for but so far, they just can't seem to make anything useful out of him.

But I liked this episode. It's nice to see Mikey make a new friend who can relate to him. The frogs backstory made me sad when I saw the frog cry. Showing anger towards the humans and forming a hoard gives this episode a "Planet of the Apes" vibe. However, I'd say this is probably the weakest episode of Season 3. But unlike the previous two seasons, I haved liked every episode of this season so far.

matteso586 · 11-08-2014, 06:39 AM

Oh god, The Punk Frogs have a lot more members than in the old cartoon.

Either Speed Demon was the driver, or the mutagen made the car sentient.

*snake* · 11-08-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Enscripture

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Why would this be need to be 2 episodes? It was done and dragging it on would be boring and stupid

No it wouldn't. It could give more development to both the frogs and why Mikey left the house. It probably would drag on though.

Syb3rStrife · 11-08-2014, 07:07 AM

I still think the reason behind Mikey running away should have played out a little differently, as well as him just suddenly forgetting the whole reason he's out there and deciding to go back to the farm house with the others (Other than the Raph hug, they never really apologized for being too hard on him and I think that whole ordeal should have been addressed before they ended the episode). Overall though, I have to say I really enjoyed the episode.

Although I never really liked the movie Napoleon Dynamite I did find the character himself pretty amusing, and it was nice to see Mr. Dynamite again in mutant frog form, dance moves and all.

I was also pleased to see Leo finally off those damn crutches but still having a lingering pain in his knee. I've always been a fan of slow healing processes in shows.

Really liked the little tease of Speed Demon at the end as well. I'm super excited for that episode and really hope it plays out somewhat similar to Stephen King's Christine.

11-07-2014, 10:44 PM	#83
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,140	Can we get back to New York now I miss Shredder Razhar Tiger Claw Splinter Leatherhead ETC. __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

11-07-2014, 10:47 PM	#84
Ninja Tiptup Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 1,451	I just about lost it when Napoleon asked about nunchuck skills and did his dance. Jon Heder was excellent. Great to hear Maurice LaMaurche but it's a pity he never shared a scene with Donatello despite voicing 2 of the Frogs. Clever re-imaging of the punk frogs by having the main four originals as significant characters each with personality and at least two of them acting a bit like their namesakes. Attila as the godfrog was a riot. __________________ It's weird to be normal, and it's normal to be weird.

11-07-2014, 11:01 PM	#86
ShelleyQuick Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 134	Does anybody know when iTunes usually updates the new episodes? __________________ Just a small town girl in a great big world.

11-07-2014, 11:38 PM	#89
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	I caved and watched the episode....(darn it for being a Mikey episode....it called out to me) I liked the first part...(excluding the trashing house scene) When Mikey was befriending the frog that was actually pretty nice. but....I didn't like the ending at all....the boys didn't apologize for being so harsh to Mikey....AGAIN. ....I'm done with these type of Mikey episodes.....I just want something new from him now.....I don't want the writers to keep making Mikey screw up conveniently just so the gang can get mad at him...causing him to do something good in the end..... plz tell me I'm not the only one getting tired of this? __________________

11-07-2014, 11:44 PM	#90
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	This episode was cool with me. I liked the frogs a lot. __________________

11-07-2014, 11:12 PM	#87
Mellie Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 184	13 episodes seems like too much. I hope we're out by 9 or 10. :/

11-07-2014, 11:19 PM	#88
aliena Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 294	I did not care for this episode that much. I felt it was rushed and as someone else on here said, it should have been two episodes. That might have helped a lot. I did find some moments funny and I did like how Mikey casually defended himself since he's so strong as a Ninja. I think the things that bothered me were that Mikey said he was 15, they should at least be 16 by now. I know that everything that has happened could have taken place within a year, but that doesn't explain how much they've grown and matured. I think this episode set Mikey back some. I could see him getting restless and going a bit wild, but trashing the house three times in a week? That would make me mad too. I don't know how the others could not react as angrily as they did. I figured the fight would be about Mikey wanting to try to go home and they stop him, not that he parties too hard. And absolutely no mention of Leo being off the crutch and acting like he's all better. He did fall with that frog and then grab his leg, but they should have at least mentioned how great he was doing without the crutch. The ending was way too rushed. It needed more. While I loved Raph hugging Mikey, I didn't like the way it played out. Mikey wasn't gone for all that long for Raph to be all emotional about the reunion, but stating that it was awkward and never to do it again just felt wrong. I don't think Mikey would ever say that to any of his brothers hugging him. I guess it was Raph's way of feeling bad that he was too hard on him. I got a tickling feeling that this was in some way foreshadowing of things to come in regards to Raph. Maybe I'll like this episode better upon second viewing. As of now, it's in my bottom five least liked episodes.

11-08-2014, 02:49 AM	#93
Enscripture Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 257	Spoiler: Why would this be need to be 2 episodes? It was done and dragging it on would be boring and stupid

11-08-2014, 03:07 AM	#94
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	What are you talking about?

11-08-2014, 04:09 AM	#95
~~Sumac~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,129	Pretty uninteresting filler episode. I liked camera work, when Leonardo fought frogs at the tree, but that's it. Otherwise it felt pretty generic and rushed. Mikey in the beginning have reminded me of Wheatley from Portal 2, which I don't consider a good thing.

11-08-2014, 04:22 AM	#96
Teddy Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 368	Ok, I thought this would be a terrible episode judging from the little preview. I had very low expectations...but then Napoleon spoke and I was ecstatic! I absolutely love Napoleon Dynamite, so this was an amazing episode just for those references alone (the unicorn shirt, too!!!). Loved the 2014 movie reference as well, made me literally LOL. I was pleasantly surprised by this episode. __________________

11-08-2014, 06:39 AM	#98
matteso586 Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 712	Oh god, The Punk Frogs have a lot more members than in the old cartoon. Either Speed Demon was the driver, or the mutagen made the car sentient.

11-08-2014, 07:07 AM	#100
Syb3rStrife Random Punk Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 35	I still think the reason behind Mikey running away should have played out a little differently, as well as him just suddenly forgetting the whole reason he's out there and deciding to go back to the farm house with the others (Other than the Raph hug, they never really apologized for being too hard on him and I think that whole ordeal should have been addressed before they ended the episode). Overall though, I have to say I really enjoyed the episode. Although I never really liked the movie Napoleon Dynamite I did find the character himself pretty amusing, and it was nice to see Mr. Dynamite again in mutant frog form, dance moves and all. I was also pleased to see Leo finally off those damn crutches but still having a lingering pain in his knee. I've always been a fan of slow healing processes in shows. Really liked the little tease of Speed Demon at the end as well. I'm super excited for that episode and really hope it plays out somewhat similar to Stephen King's Christine.