Why do most people think Renet is a bimbo?

*Papenbrook* · 06-15-2015, 10:41 AM

I just don't understand. I know she is more capable than that.

Discuss below.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-15-2015, 10:47 AM

Not seen her ever been referred to as a bimbo, unless maybe by Savanti Romero, but I can't remember that.

But, she is a blonde, and often acted a bit ditsy at times. So I guess that is enough for some?

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 06-15-2015, 10:52 AM

Well, she is drawn blonde, klutzy, and busty in "Masks 1 and 2." But she is also depicted as quite capable in the end when she blasts Savanti Romero.

Honestly, I'm with Candy on this... has she ever been called a bimbo? I don't really see fans discussing her much, and I wasn't on the forums during the Turtles in Time mini-series when she was probably discussed.

*Prowler* · 06-15-2015, 11:14 AM

I don't recall everyone ever calling her one.

I can't speak for any other incarnations since I've only seen her on the 4kids series, but I recall her being somewhat clutzy and a bit of an immature teenager. Dunno if "bimbo" would be the right word to describe her.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 06-15-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

I don't recall everyone ever calling her one.

I can't speak for any other incarnations since I've only seen her on the 4kids series, but I recall her being somewhat clutzy and a bit of an immature teenager. Dunno if "bimbo" would be the right word to describe her.

Bimbo's never the right word to describe anyone.

Well, except the Kardashians. They've ruined Deep Space Nine for me because whenever I try to talk about how deceptive and brutal the Cardassians are, people totally misunderstand me.

*Panda_Kahn_fan* · 06-15-2015, 11:39 AM

for me it was 4kids that did it'; "Like, totally!" Her idw self pulling the turtles along into life-threatening DANGER to save her boyfriend didn't help matters, ethier.

*IndigoErth* · 06-15-2015, 11:42 AM

Bimbo, no. Obnoxiously bubbly airhead, yes. At least based on the one version I'm familiar with. I hope Nick's version is decent.

Of course, if Nick Mikey is drawn to her... Just run now while there's still time to escape.

*Mayhem* · 06-15-2015, 11:56 AM

She's ditzy and a klutz, and quite evidently ADHD at times. But dumb? Nah, she's got brains and nous, she's just doesn't always show it heh.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 06-15-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Bimbo's never the right word to describe anyone.

Well, except the Kardashians. They've ruined Deep Space Nine for me because whenever I try to talk about how deceptive and brutal the Cardassians are, people totally misunderstand me.

You mean like THIS?

http://wtfmarketing.com/wp-content/u...ardassians.jpg

LOL, Sorry, I couldn't resist.

*Prowler* · 06-15-2015, 12:29 PM

Kardashians... now those are people I'll never understand why they're famous.

*turtlefanforever* · 06-15-2015, 12:37 PM

never seen anyone call her a 'bimbo' until you in this thread but i assume just because of the normal teenage antics.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 06-15-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

You mean like THIS?

http://wtfmarketing.com/wp-content/u...ardassians.jpg

LOL, Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I hate you so much, Duckie.

Is that a shirt? I need that shirt.

*TurtleTitan97* · 06-15-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Kraken

I just don't understand. I know she is more capable than that.

Discuss below.

She's not really a bimbo. She's just acts ditsy.

*CyberCubed* · 06-15-2015, 01:24 PM

Kevin Eastman created her, a guy known for making women just for sex appeal and humor. Renet is a blonde with huge boobs (especially in Mirage where her boobs are like half the size of her body), and she acts ditzy and clumsy.

She was created back in the 80's by Kevin Eastman. I'm sure he wasn't thinking of feminism or how people would react to her character 20 years later in the age of the tumblr internet crowd.

*Papenbrook* · 06-15-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

She's not really a bimbo. She's just acts ditsy.

On some of the older threads, some people called her a "bimbo". I guess the threads aren't well-known though.

*TurtleTitan97* · 06-15-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Kraken

On some of the older threads, some people called her a "bimbo". I guess the threads aren't well-known though.

Then it's just a matter of opinion. I don't see her that way.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 06-15-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Kevin Eastman created her, a guy known for making women just for sex appeal and humor. Renet is a blonde with huge boobs (especially in Mirage where her boobs are like half the size of her body), and she acts ditzy and clumsy.

She was created back in the 80's by Kevin Eastman. I'm sure he wasn't thinking of feminism or how people would react to her character 20 years later in the age of the tumblr internet crowd.

Kevin Eastman doesn't create over-sexualized women!

http://www.miragelicensing.com/comic...unt/03/03.html

Never mind.

*plastroncafe* · 06-15-2015, 01:37 PM

It's such a paradox. Eastman's artwork is far more cheesecake than Laird's, but I think he's got the better handle on writing female characters.

Having said that, Renet gets the Bimbo Badge because she's blonde and built a certain way, and that's a really popular character type for all sorts of reasons.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 06-15-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

It's such a paradox. Eastman's artwork is far more cheesecake than Laird's, but I think he's got the better handle on writing female characters.

Having said that, Renet gets the Bimbo Badge because she's blonde and built a certain way, and that's a really popular character type for all sorts of reasons.

Now that you've said that... hmmm.

April was fairly well written in TMNT Volume 1 Issue #12. And also in Shades of Gray / City at War. Who wrote those?

Comparing April Volume 4 to Angel Bodycount, though, I think they (Eastman and Laird) were both terrible at writing females.

*Prowler* · 06-15-2015, 01:50 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a bimbo a very dumb woman? aka a vapid automaton? Again, I'm only familiar with the 4Kids version of Renet, but I don't recall her being dumb. Just kinda clutzy and immature... is that really shocking for a teenage girl? I mean, the clutziness wasn't really needed, but calling her a "bimbo" seems like a really big stretch.

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

It's such a paradox. Eastman's artwork is far more cheesecake than Laird's, but I think he's got the better handle on writing female characters.

Having said that, Renet gets the Bimbo Badge because she's blonde and built a certain way, and that's a really popular character type for all sorts of reasons.

Where does the "dumb blonde" trope come from, anyway? Some Marilyn Monroe movies? And I don't think she was a natural blonde, was she?

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Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Not seen her ever been referred to as a bimbo, unless maybe by Savanti Romero, but I can't remember that. But, she is a blonde, and often acted a bit ditsy at times. So I guess that is enough for some? __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

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CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	Well, she is drawn blonde, klutzy, and busty in "Masks 1 and 2." But she is also depicted as quite capable in the end when she blasts Savanti Romero. Honestly, I'm with Candy on this... has she ever been called a bimbo? I don't really see fans discussing her much, and I wasn't on the forums during the Turtles in Time mini-series when she was probably discussed. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

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Panda_Kahn_fan Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,715	for me it was 4kids that did it'; "Like, totally!" Her idw self pulling the turtles along into life-threatening DANGER to save her boyfriend didn't help matters, ethier. __________________ My TMNT fanfic: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1266176...n-a-Half-Shell IDW is the best version of TMNT If they make a TMNT reboot movie retelling the shredder battle/origin, I won't buy a ticket.

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Mayhem Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, England Posts: 4,053	She's ditzy and a klutz, and quite evidently ADHD at times. But dumb? Nah, she's got brains and nous, she's just doesn't always show it heh. __________________ Lie with passion and be forever damned...

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turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	hmm never seen anyone call her a 'bimbo' until you in this thread but i assume just because of the normal teenage antics.

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Papenbrook I'm leaving. Goodbye. :) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: No comment -_- ... Posts: 2,754	Why do most people think Renet is a bimbo? I just don't understand. I know she is more capable than that. Discuss below.

06-15-2015, 11:14 AM	#4
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,940	I don't recall everyone ever calling her one. I can't speak for any other incarnations since I've only seen her on the 4kids series, but I recall her being somewhat clutzy and a bit of an immature teenager. Dunno if "bimbo" would be the right word to describe her.

06-15-2015, 11:42 AM	#7
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,287	Bimbo, no. Obnoxiously bubbly airhead, yes. At least based on the one version I'm familiar with. I hope Nick's version is decent. Of course, if Nick Mikey is drawn to her... Just run now while there's still time to escape.

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Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,940	Kardashians... now those are people I'll never understand why they're famous.

06-15-2015, 01:24 PM	#14
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	Kevin Eastman created her, a guy known for making women just for sex appeal and humor. Renet is a blonde with huge boobs (especially in Mirage where her boobs are like half the size of her body), and she acts ditzy and clumsy. She was created back in the 80's by Kevin Eastman. I'm sure he wasn't thinking of feminism or how people would react to her character 20 years later in the age of the tumblr internet crowd.