Official Ep Discussion: S3 Ep4 "The Croaking" - Page 10

newhire13 · 11-09-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

I love how they kinda forgot what state New York is in. Mikey wants to run away to New York completely forgetting that it's basically Kraang country now... The frogs want to invade New York (how would they know, so that one is ok) and the turtles want to stop them from invading... with noone mentioning that it's ALREADY invaded by the Kraang. Even a throw-away line like 'Geez it's already overrun by the Kraang, we don't need mutant frogs to make it even worse' woulda helped here. Idiots.

Does it really need mentioning? We already know.

Seedkiller · 11-09-2014, 06:10 PM

I just can't get over what was sitting on top of napoleons head. Pretty disgusting.

*TigerClaw* · 11-09-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Seedkiller

I just can't get over what was sitting on top of napoleons head. Pretty disgusting.

Yeah, Gotta be Poo or something.

*Luckyday* · 11-09-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Yeah, Gotta be Poo or something.

Or mud since-you know-frog don't have sweat glands.

*TigerClaw* · 11-09-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyday

Or mud since-you know-frog don't have sweat glands.

It it were Poo, You would've seen flies all over it, So its gotta be something.

*blindturtle02* · 11-09-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Wait, Maurice voiced two of the frogs? I thought he was just Attila.

Sure sounded like him doing Rasputin. I know I've heard him use that voice somewhere. Futurama, maybe. Oh wait, I think it might have been in that big Star Wars script read a bunch of those voice actors did a few years ago.

And Black Nerd's review is already up? Gotta check that out before bed. I like them too.

aliena · 11-09-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by evan2000

There's a low-budget film called Speed Demon back in 2003 that also featured a demon-possessed American classic muscle car in a similar fashion as Nick's design:

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV...14,317_AL_.jpg http://i.imgur.com/XXyKI41.gif

Off topic but Speed Demon also reminded me of a pretty cool sticker that Intel bundled in some of their products:

http://i.imgur.com/HgTJsCY.jpg

That is horrible looking. I can't believe that is going to be Donnie. Is that like skin and organs in the hood? This episode will definitely get April to admit any feelings she has for him, if she feels like she's lost him and then gets him back by the end.

*ssjup81* · 11-09-2014, 06:33 PM

I couldn't tell one from the other either because they all seemed to be the same to me as a kid. I 'd also forget which frog had which weapon. They also all sounded alike.

Oh, something else I forgot to mention in my original post....but I also thought of the OT ep Night of the Dark Turtle...with the Triceratons. They weren't going to fight against the turtles (as they were fellow reptiles), but when they found out that the turtles were with the humans, the Triceratons saw the turtles as enemies. With this ep, the frogs thought of all humans as bad and that they were holding the turtles captive, etc., but when realizing they weren't, they were now seen as enemies.

One other thing I forgot to mention in my original post...when Napoleon and Mikey were talking about his family, I kinda wish he would've mentioned Splinter. I found it strange that he wasn't mentioned, or maybe they could've had him start to say something, getting a little emotional before saying something or getting interrupted by hearing April's scream and checking it out.

*Luckyday* · 11-09-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aliena

That is horrible looking. I can't believe that is going to be Donnie. Is that like skin and organs in the hood? This episode will definitely get April to admit any feelings she has for him, if she feels like she's lost him and then gets him back by the end.

I just realize something....this may be the closest thing that we'll ever get to a "Good Genes" story.

*ssjup81* · 11-09-2014, 06:42 PM

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I just realize something....this may be the closest thing that we'll ever get to a "Good Genes" story.http://www.narutoforums.com/images/s...s3/uwaheq2.png

So "Within the Woods" is Bloodsucker....Demon car ep, possibly the "Good Genes" story. Interesting...

travelingcat · 11-09-2014, 06:46 PM

Excellent episode. I have never seen Napoleon Dynamite, so I didn't notice any references people are talking about.. Loved how casually Mikey fended off Napoleon and still became his friend. Liked how April called out the others for their treatment of Mikey (though trashing the house isn't excusable behavior). The punk frog tribe was cool, though it's a little sad they pack up and head to Louisiana. Would it have hurt to have some friendly neighborhood mutants nearby, or have their help with taking out the Kraang?

I was also surprised the mutagen the frogs lost would create the Speed Demon car instead of the Dream Beavers. But Dream Beavers are coming up next, so how do they get mutated? I don't want to believe the turtles mishandle mutagen again.

*Ninjinister* · 11-09-2014, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtle-X

i liked the ep...but they really went overboard with all the Napoleon Dynamite stuff.

ND is my least favorite movie ever, but I felt that it helped sell the character as a "loser".

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Not really, You seem to be the only one with issues, Lots of people like his reviews, You gotta let it go man.

Well no, that's not true. I just ignore it now because it didn't do any good to keep complaining. I don't enjoy that people love posting IGN's review, either.

*Luckyday* · 11-09-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

So "Within the Woods" is Bloodsucker....Demon car ep, possibly the "Good Genes" story. Interesting...

And "A Foot Too Big" is "The Monster Hunter".

*THGhost* · 11-09-2014, 06:51 PM

Loved this one. Didn't care for the Napoleon Dynamite references, never cared for that movie so most of them no doubt went over my head anyway.
Really liked the frogs' designs, very unique.

If the frogs hate humans so much, why did they allow Napoleon to wear human clothes?

Raph and Mikey agree that hugging was weird and that they should never do it again. But didn't they hug when they though Shredder killed Splinter in the season 2 finale? They seemed fine with it then.

Is it too much to ask for a Raph-centric episode? We've had far too many with Mikey.

Mikey and ICK at the beginning was adorable.

What's up with the car at the end? I'm racking my brain here and I can't think of which character it could mutate into. Unless it's another original idea which is fine with me.

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Originally Posted by ObiWanFan4life

Pretty Solid Episode, I felt like Napoleon's was trying a bit too hard to sound like Jon Heder but still good nevertheless. I also liked the action, and that Leonardo isn't on crutches anymore. But what was with that ending?

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Originally Posted by newhire13

Lol, that was Jon Heder

Well this is awkward.

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

IGN gave it a 7.7

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/11/0...?+main+twitter

Seems about right, the "woodland filler episodes" as they called them are getting a little old. Even though I really enjoyed this particular episode.

Seriously though, enough with the horror-themed episodes.

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

Oh good God.

*IndigoErth* · 11-09-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by travelingcat

But Dream Beavers are coming up next, so how do they get mutated?

The beavers? I've always assumed the beavers are going to be creatures in/from their nightmares, not mutants.

**Jester** · 11-09-2014, 07:02 PM

Moved the Black Nerd video to his own thread.

WhitefinDolphin · 11-09-2014, 07:02 PM

This episode had so many references that it reminded me a bit of my junior high-school days. I know not everyone has seen or likes the movie "Napoleon Dynamite", which I'll admit is kind of dumb, but I still like it. After watching this episode, my husband and I decide to take a trip down memory lane and watch Napoleon Dynamite to see the references.

After watching the movie, I completely forgot how many references it had to ninjitsu:

"You know, like nunchuck skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills. Girls only like guys who have great skills." -Napoleon Dynamite

Which, ironically, was referenced in this episode:

"You know, like nunchuck skills, bo staff skills. Can you jump real high?" -Napoleon Bonafrog

Not exactly the same, but close enough that the audience would pick it up.

Jon Heder voicing Napoleon Bonafrog was awesome! Having him voice Napoleon gave the character more authenticity as far as his speech pattern and mannerisms.

Another in-reference with Napoleon Bonafrog was the pink fanny-pack that he wore, which was very similar to Deb's from Napoleon Dynamite. - I thought that was pretty neat.

I thought the scene where Mikey and Napoleon were leapfrogging was adorable - the acoustic tune that played really lent to the feeling.

However, there were a few things I felt were missing in this episode. I was anticipating to see Napoleon Bonafrog interact with Michelangelo's brothers, Casey, and April. It also would've been great to have seen some other rooms in the house.

I really liked this episode, and I'm glad to see that people liked it as much as I did. Really looking forward to the next episode.

*THGhost* · 11-09-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Moved the Black Nerd video to his own thread.

Thanks for that.

*ssjup81* · 11-09-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by THGhost

Raph and Mikey agree that hugging was weird and that they should never do it again. But didn't they hug when they though Shredder killed Splinter in the season 2 finale? They seemed fine with it then.

Mikey hugging Raph isn't weird. Raph hugging Mikey is. I thought that was the joke and point of the scene. Every time they hugged, it was Mikey initiating it. I've never seen Raph hug anyone. Doesn't strike me as being his style.

Ashwolf · 11-09-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyday

I just realize something....this may be the closest thing that we'll ever get to a "Good Genes" story.http://www.narutoforums.com/images/s...s3/uwaheq2.png

hope that gets its own arc, cause when it comes to good genes, having it done in only 1 ep would be screwed up

11-09-2014, 06:33 PM	#188
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	I couldn't tell one from the other either because they all seemed to be the same to me as a kid. I 'd also forget which frog had which weapon. They also all sounded alike. Oh, something else I forgot to mention in my original post....but I also thought of the OT ep Night of the Dark Turtle...with the Triceratons. They weren't going to fight against the turtles (as they were fellow reptiles), but when they found out that the turtles were with the humans, the Triceratons saw the turtles as enemies. With this ep, the frogs thought of all humans as bad and that they were holding the turtles captive, etc., but when realizing they weren't, they were now seen as enemies. One other thing I forgot to mention in my original post...when Napoleon and Mikey were talking about his family, I kinda wish he would've mentioned Splinter. I found it strange that he wasn't mentioned, or maybe they could've had him start to say something, getting a little emotional before saying something or getting interrupted by hearing April's scream and checking it out. Last edited by Jester; 11-09-2014 at 07:01 PM.

11-09-2014, 06:46 PM	#191
travelingcat Thug Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NC Posts: 64	Excellent episode. I have never seen Napoleon Dynamite, so I didn't notice any references people are talking about.. Loved how casually Mikey fended off Napoleon and still became his friend. Liked how April called out the others for their treatment of Mikey (though trashing the house isn't excusable behavior). The punk frog tribe was cool, though it's a little sad they pack up and head to Louisiana. Would it have hurt to have some friendly neighborhood mutants nearby, or have their help with taking out the Kraang? I was also surprised the mutagen the frogs lost would create the Speed Demon car instead of the Dream Beavers. But Dream Beavers are coming up next, so how do they get mutated? I don't want to believe the turtles mishandle mutagen again. __________________

11-09-2014, 07:02 PM	#196
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	Moved the Black Nerd video to his own thread. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 11-09-2014 at 07:08 PM.

11-09-2014, 06:10 PM	#182
Seedkiller Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hell Posts: 190	I just can't get over what was sitting on top of napoleons head. Pretty disgusting.

11-09-2014, 07:02 PM	#197
WhitefinDolphin Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: n/a Posts: 100	This episode had so many references that it reminded me a bit of my junior high-school days. I know not everyone has seen or likes the movie "Napoleon Dynamite", which I'll admit is kind of dumb, but I still like it. After watching this episode, my husband and I decide to take a trip down memory lane and watch Napoleon Dynamite to see the references. After watching the movie, I completely forgot how many references it had to ninjitsu: "You know, like nunchuck skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills. Girls only like guys who have great skills." -Napoleon Dynamite Which, ironically, was referenced in this episode: "You know, like nunchuck skills, bo staff skills. Can you jump real high?" -Napoleon Bonafrog Not exactly the same, but close enough that the audience would pick it up. Jon Heder voicing Napoleon Bonafrog was awesome! Having him voice Napoleon gave the character more authenticity as far as his speech pattern and mannerisms. Another in-reference with Napoleon Bonafrog was the pink fanny-pack that he wore, which was very similar to Deb's from Napoleon Dynamite. - I thought that was pretty neat. I thought the scene where Mikey and Napoleon were leapfrogging was adorable - the acoustic tune that played really lent to the feeling. However, there were a few things I felt were missing in this episode. I was anticipating to see Napoleon Bonafrog interact with Michelangelo's brothers, Casey, and April. It also would've been great to have seen some other rooms in the house. I really liked this episode, and I'm glad to see that people liked it as much as I did. Really looking forward to the next episode.