Random Thoughts: TMNT Edition - Page 50

*Coola Yagami* · 08-09-2026, 10:46 AM

The turtles (and April) gave me the impression that sushi was gross. Growing up i tried it and I love it.

*CyberCubed* · 08-09-2026, 12:24 PM

Raw fish? Yuck!

*ToTheNines* · 08-09-2026, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

The turtles (and April) gave me the impression that sushi was gross. Growing up i tried it and I love it.

Dude, same! My mom never liked any Asian cuisine and my dad would occasionally bring home Chinese, but that was it. Once I got my drivers license, my friends and I started eating different stuff and I was blown away by how good sushi was.

Obviously there’s all different kinds, but how the hell can anyone act like it’s a gross type of food? Weird.

*IndigoErth* · 08-09-2026, 01:37 PM

I have family members who like it and I'm sure it's good to those who like the flavors of fish, seaweed, and don't mind that some of them are raw... but those elements are not for me.

Heyowakka · 08-09-2026, 02:40 PM

I wish the gag of the Turtles not liking raw fish was something that transcended into all continuities because it’s such a silly bit.

*CyberCubed* · 08-09-2026, 02:50 PM

Well keep in mind that line was written back in 1987, at a show aimed at children. Back then sushi or Japanese food wasn't mainstream in the U.S., the anime boom wouldn't happen till the late 90's so Americans didn't know anything about the Japanese. The concept of American teenagers eating raw fish was unheard of back then.

It's just like how the original TMNT cartoon made vans and blimps popular. Before TMNT existed, nobody drove a van or thought blimps were cool. Nobody put a ton of different toppings on pizza outside of pepperoni. It was the TMNT franchise that made people realize you can put toppings on pizza, it was never really done before.

*ToTheNines* · 08-09-2026, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IndigoErth

I have family members who like it and I'm sure it's good to those who like the flavors of fish, seaweed, and don't mind that some of them are raw... but those elements are not for me.

Yeah, but you can get shrimp, cream cheese, sweet potato, crab, avocado… just about anything and you can get it tempura style. It’s not limited to raw fish.

*Coola Yagami* · 08-09-2026, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Well keep in mind that line was written back in 1987, at a show aimed at children. Back then sushi or Japanese food wasn't mainstream in the U.S., the anime boom wouldn't happen till the late 90's so Americans didn't know anything about the Japanese. The concept of American teenagers eating raw fish was unheard of back then.

It's just like how the original TMNT cartoon made vans and blimps popular. Before TMNT existed, nobody drove a van or thought blimps were cool. Nobody put a ton of different toppings on pizza outside of pepperoni. It was the TMNT franchise that made people realize you can put toppings on pizza, it was never really done before.

I'm sure meat lovers, supreme, and 'the works' were around way before the turtles cartoon.

*Coola Yagami* · 08-09-2026, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Yeah, but you can get shrimp, cream cheese, sweet potato, crab, avocado… just about anything and you can get it tempura style. It’s not limited to raw fish.

Fun fact, I don't like avocado but since you can barely taste it among the other ingredients, I like California rolls just fine.

*neatoman* · 08-09-2026, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Raw fish? Yuck!

Yeah see, I think back in the day most people in the west confused sushi for sashimi. As weird as it may sound, my mom don't mind eating sushi but can't stand the idea of sashimi, even though both involve eating raw fish.

*ToTheNines* · 08-09-2026, 08:32 PM

Wait didn’t one of the turtles order a sashimi pizza in the first episode not long after poopooing Splinter’s sushi?

*neatoman* · 08-09-2026, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Wait didn’t one of the turtles order a sashimi pizza in the first episode not long after poopooing Splinter’s sushi?

Yes, I guess they just don't like rice then? By the way, how do make sashimi pizza when sashimi is raw by definition but pizza is baked?

Heyowakka · 08-09-2026, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Wait didn’t one of the turtles order a sashimi pizza in the first episode not long after poopooing Splinter’s sushi?

If I recall correctly, it was Raphael who ordered the sashimi pizza, maybe he’s actually okay with sushi; technically Donatello is the only one who verbally poo-poo’d the idea of eating raw fish.

*CyberCubed* · 08-09-2026, 09:54 PM

There seemed to be a mandate the Turtles ONLY eat pizza in the original cartoon. You ever notice they never go out for Chinese food, eat sandwiches, or tacos, etc.?

I remember the one episode Don uses his invention to restore rotten food back to normal and does it with a banana, and Raphael peels open the banana and eats it. I remember finding that weird back then because that scene is the only time you see Raphael eat a banana (or any fruit) for the entire original series as far as I remember.

I wonder if it was a mandate from the higher ups that the writers never show the Turtles eating anything but pizza for the promotion of the show.

*sdp* · 08-09-2026, 10:51 PM

pizza was just such a popular kids food in the 80s,90s and 00s. Gen Alpha and even Gen z don't care about Pizza, it's not really a thing they eat nowadays much of. Hell even I as an adult don't really care much for pizza.
When have you seen a respectable adult that isn't some slob actually choosing to eat pizza instead of something else. This isn't even trolling or anything.

*ToTheNines* · 08-10-2026, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

Yes, I guess they just don't like rice then? By the way, how do make sashimi pizza when sashimi is raw by definition but pizza is baked?

I guess bake the pizza then throw the sashimi on once it’s out of the oven.

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Originally Posted by Heyowakka

If I recall correctly, it was Raphael who ordered the sashimi pizza, maybe he’s actually okay with sushi; technically Donatello is the only one who verbally poo-poo’d the idea of eating raw fish.

Good point.

*neatoman* · 08-10-2026, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I guess bake the pizza then throw the sashimi on once it’s out of the oven.

But you serve pizza hot, so won't the surface of the fish get cooked? It'll be less like sashimi and more like rare fish.

Heyowakka · 08-10-2026, 11:32 AM

I did a tiny bit of looking and apparently tuna sashimi with mayonnaise is a rather popular pizza topping in Japan…

*ToTheNines* · 08-10-2026, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

But you serve pizza hot, so won't the surface of the fish get cooked? It'll be less like sashimi and more like rare fish.

I mean if you threw it on three the second it came out of the oven screaming hot, it might end up cooked a little bit on one side.

But if you let it cool for a few minutes then put the sashimi on right before serving, I think it would still qualify as raw.

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Originally Posted by Heyowakka

I did a tiny bit of looking and apparently tuna sashimi with mayonnaise is a rather popular pizza topping in Japan…

Hell yeah, now I definitely have to go lol

TylerD · 08-11-2026, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Raw fish? Yuck!

I like salmon sushi lol

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08-09-2026, 10:46 AM	#981
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,685	The turtles (and April) gave me the impression that sushi was gross. Growing up i tried it and I love it.

08-09-2026, 12:24 PM	#982
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,811	Raw fish? Yuck!

08-09-2026, 01:37 PM	#984
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,293	I have family members who like it and I'm sure it's good to those who like the flavors of fish, seaweed, and don't mind that some of them are raw... but those elements are not for me.

08-09-2026, 02:40 PM	#985
Heyowakka Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2025 Posts: 503	I wish the gag of the Turtles not liking raw fish was something that transcended into all continuities because it’s such a silly bit.

08-09-2026, 02:50 PM	#986
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,811	Well keep in mind that line was written back in 1987, at a show aimed at children. Back then sushi or Japanese food wasn't mainstream in the U.S., the anime boom wouldn't happen till the late 90's so Americans didn't know anything about the Japanese. The concept of American teenagers eating raw fish was unheard of back then. It's just like how the original TMNT cartoon made vans and blimps popular. Before TMNT existed, nobody drove a van or thought blimps were cool. Nobody put a ton of different toppings on pizza outside of pepperoni. It was the TMNT franchise that made people realize you can put toppings on pizza, it was never really done before.

08-09-2026, 08:32 PM	#991
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,221	Wait didn’t one of the turtles order a sashimi pizza in the first episode not long after poopooing Splinter’s sushi?

08-09-2026, 09:54 PM	#994
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,811	There seemed to be a mandate the Turtles ONLY eat pizza in the original cartoon. You ever notice they never go out for Chinese food, eat sandwiches, or tacos, etc.? I remember the one episode Don uses his invention to restore rotten food back to normal and does it with a banana, and Raphael peels open the banana and eats it. I remember finding that weird back then because that scene is the only time you see Raphael eat a banana (or any fruit) for the entire original series as far as I remember. I wonder if it was a mandate from the higher ups that the writers never show the Turtles eating anything but pizza for the promotion of the show.

08-10-2026, 11:32 AM	#998
Heyowakka Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2025 Posts: 503	I did a tiny bit of looking and apparently tuna sashimi with mayonnaise is a rather popular pizza topping in Japan…