Is Leo Dutch?

*Sewer Bull* · 03-20-2007, 02:32 AM

I wonder why Leo has this slight accent in the new show.

I have a theory.

Since Mike Sinterniklaas (who's originally Dutch) voices him - and he's got this slight Dutch accent - could it mean Leo spent some time training in the Netherlands or some former Dutch colony before? We all know he did those little trips to Japan or South America in different universes, so why not Europe?

Or maybe he's a Dutch turtle himself?

Thoughts?

Ra · 03-20-2007, 05:16 AM

Hm, interesting theroy there, Bull. I'd say "most likely", but then again I'm a prime example that you don't have to go to another country to have an accent. Half the people I talk to think I come from New York or somewhere like that in America, yet I have not set foot of the main land of Australia. It could be the same with Leo.

As for the Dutch turtle theroy, again it is possible. Each turtle posses a different skin tone, and this might reflect the possibility they are from different countries. Then again, why the hell would a pet shop import turtles from around the globe when they can easily scoop some up (or breed them) in New York?

So...yeah, I'm going with the "it's natural" statement. Either that or Leo watches a tad too much Dutch TV

kerfootw · 03-20-2007, 09:37 AM

I just can't see that being true.

Spawn Guy · 03-20-2007, 10:03 AM

Do they have martial arts in the Netherlands?

Hell, turtles for that matter?

*Raph's Girl* · 03-20-2007, 05:52 PM

Yes Michael Sinterniklaas is Dutch. But all the turtles are Red Eared Sliders (this has been proven by what Donatello states in an issue of the comic). And I do know there are sliders in the Netherlands. So who knows.

*Mecha Cow* · 03-20-2007, 06:09 PM

I don't think Sinterniklaas has a Dutch accent in the least (Trust me, English with a Dutch accent sounds a lot worse), and regardless I don't see how the voice of an actor portaying one incarnation of a character has any effect on his origins. So no, I see absolutely no grounds for Leo being Dutch.

I'm guessing this isn't a serious thread?

*Raph's Girl* · 03-20-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

I don't think Sinterniklaas has a Dutch accent in the least

Some people have noticed a slight accent. He came to America when he was about 10 so his accent has faded a bit over the years.

mignignack · 03-20-2007, 06:40 PM

Well they do live in new amsterdam, so there something

mumbo230 · 03-20-2007, 08:11 PM

I'm Dutch, have relatives all with Dutch accents, and I'm telling ya I'm not hearing his Dutch accent at all. His th's don't sound like d's.

redsionnach · 03-20-2007, 08:55 PM

...and he doesn't say "Yesh" instead of "Yes", unlike Goldmember who is a bona fide Dutch person

. Stupid thread.

*Ecto Jedi* · 03-20-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redsionnach

...and he doesn't say "Yesh" instead of "Yes", unlike Goldmember who is a bona fide Dutch person

. Stupid thread.

Indeed.

Ra · 03-20-2007, 10:07 PM

Aw, don't say that guys. I think it's kinda cool. I mean, Raph has a Brooklyn accent, so there is no harm in musing if other characters have accents. All in harmless fun

*Sewer Bull* · 03-21-2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Spawn Guy

Do they have martial arts in the Netherlands?

Maybe he didn't train martial arts there, only contacted Master Yoshi's long lost relatives. You know, Splinter could have ordered that.

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Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

I'm guessing this isn't a serious thread?

It's not any less serious than those threads about Karai being Chinese or Max Winters being British (basing on their accents only) in the new movie section.

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Originally Posted by mignignack

Well they do live in new amsterdam, so there something

Thanks God there are still people here who can recognise a joke when they see one.

That was a smart riposte, well done

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Originally Posted by redsionnach

Stupid thread.

Don't break my heart.

*Mecha Cow* · 03-21-2007, 08:27 AM

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It's not any less serious than those threads about Karai being Chinese or Max Winters being British (basing on their accents only) in the new movie section.

Fair enough.

Scavenger · 03-23-2007, 12:24 PM

He should have done the Dutch dub on Jetix Netherlands..

The Dutch dub wasn't actualy that bad, but ofcourse it would have been better with Sinterniklaas.

The only role of Michael Sinterniklaas I have heard is "Guy Shishio" in "GaoGaiGar: The King of Braves" and I liked his voice acting.

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Originally Posted by Spawn Guy

Do they have martial arts in the Netherlands?

There are martial arts schools in The Netherlands... In fact, there are some Dutch Olympic Judo champions.

03-20-2007, 02:32 AM	#1
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	Is Leo Dutch? I wonder why Leo has this slight accent in the new show. I have a theory. Since Mike Sinterniklaas (who's originally Dutch) voices him - and he's got this slight Dutch accent - could it mean Leo spent some time training in the Netherlands or some former Dutch colony before? We all know he did those little trips to Japan or South America in different universes, so why not Europe? Or maybe he's a Dutch turtle himself? Thoughts? __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

03-20-2007, 05:16 AM	#2
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Hm, interesting theroy there, Bull. I'd say "most likely", but then again I'm a prime example that you don't have to go to another country to have an accent. Half the people I talk to think I come from New York or somewhere like that in America, yet I have not set foot of the main land of Australia. It could be the same with Leo. As for the Dutch turtle theroy, again it is possible. Each turtle posses a different skin tone, and this might reflect the possibility they are from different countries. Then again, why the hell would a pet shop import turtles from around the globe when they can easily scoop some up (or breed them) in New York? So...yeah, I'm going with the "it's natural" statement. Either that or Leo watches a tad too much Dutch TV __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

03-20-2007, 10:03 AM	#4
Spawn Guy Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth 616 Posts: 1,481	Do they have martial arts in the Netherlands? Hell, turtles for that matter? __________________ *THE TECHNODROME'S LITTLE YELLOW BOX LOVER* madpiratebunny (19:26:51): oh goodness, I've got an idea SpawnGuyThing (19:26:57): Do tell madpiratebunny (19:27:02): nononono madpiratebunny (19:27:05): no telling SpawnGuyThing (19:27:10): ... SpawnGuyThing (19:27:27): But I'm the imaginery friend you always wanted SpawnGuyThing (19:27:36): Your supposed to tell me everything

03-20-2007, 05:52 PM	#5
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Yes Michael Sinterniklaas is Dutch. But all the turtles are Red Eared Sliders (this has been proven by what Donatello states in an issue of the comic). And I do know there are sliders in the Netherlands. So who knows. __________________

03-20-2007, 06:09 PM	#6
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	I don't think Sinterniklaas has a Dutch accent in the least (Trust me, English with a Dutch accent sounds a lot worse), and regardless I don't see how the voice of an actor portaying one incarnation of a character has any effect on his origins. So no, I see absolutely no grounds for Leo being Dutch. I'm guessing this isn't a serious thread? __________________

03-20-2007, 09:37 AM	#3
kerfootw Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 405	I just can't see that being true.

03-20-2007, 06:40 PM	#8
mignignack Mouser Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13	Well they do live in new amsterdam, so there something

03-20-2007, 08:11 PM	#9
mumbo230 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 113	I'm Dutch, have relatives all with Dutch accents, and I'm telling ya I'm not hearing his Dutch accent at all. His th's don't sound like d's.

03-20-2007, 08:55 PM	#10
redsionnach Mouser Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7	...and he doesn't say "Yesh" instead of "Yes", unlike Goldmember who is a bona fide Dutch person . Stupid thread.

03-20-2007, 10:07 PM	#12
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Aw, don't say that guys. I think it's kinda cool. I mean, Raph has a Brooklyn accent, so there is no harm in musing if other characters have accents. All in harmless fun __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."