Official Episode Discussion: "The Engagement Ring" - Page 2

TerranigmaFreak · 10-04-2008, 12:58 PM

Am I the only one already wondering how they'll handle the Turtles being at their wedding? Unless April only invites a few selected family members, I don't know how they can pull off a wedding with 4 mutant turtles... and most likely a giant rat (maybe even a giant gator). Not to mention Casey's family. Unless they only invite people like Karai, The Shredder, Bishop, Baxter, and Hun to the wedding.

Aska_Badoura · 10-04-2008, 01:02 PM

I really enjoyed this ep. I'm still not sure what's up with Hun's voice - he sounded the way he originally did, at the beginning, but it seemed like he started straying toward the 'off' voice - is this the same actor? I didn't think his voice was filtered in the first four seasons, but now I'm not sure, and... ah, I give up, heh. His Foot tattoo is gone, good attention to detail. I couldn't quite tell, from the model sheet.

Proposal was 'aww'. I initially protested the dishes-throwing - I just remembered when the Turtles were living with April, and she'd freak out about them breaking the dishes. Then... oh, that explains it.

Donnie. One-track mind. Stoppit.

Woot! I have no overly-analytical thoughts this time. But I am pleased.

Ninjafromanotherseries · 10-04-2008, 01:21 PM

Good episode but too bad they had to throw other turtles in during last minutes but it didn´t ruin the episode, I would have just liked to have it, that no turtle appears in every episode but Leo still has this honor.

Much better than cyber-things, and it was nice to see April having more screentime. Too often she has only make few appearances in a episode and Casey has been fighting along guys.

Those two purple dragon in the beginning bared resemblance to Wolverine. Other was short and looked like Wolverine and other had claws as a weapon.

*cowabunga14* · 10-04-2008, 01:27 PM

Would have to agree with just about all o' you and say this episode was very good. Everything just seemed to fit and nothing felt pointless. I thought the humor was necessary and a little more than I expected in a good way. The fact that this episode was so different from last week's and didn't really focus on cyber-this and cyber-that, I think, kept me quite engaged. Plus, it didn't seem to mention the Turtles continuing to look for Splinter, which was a welcome change.

I didn't seem to mind the fact that this episode was mostly about Raph and Casey because it gave the writers or whoever a chance to show what's going on with their friendship. And well, the fact that Casey proposed to April, I think, gives the fans a lot to look forward too. I'm glad their relationship is starting to gain significance in this series.

The horror and, I guess, fantasy elements, like April's being possessed, worked quite well and I wouldn't mind seeing more of those elements. For some reason, I thought of The Evil Dead when April was possessed -- probably because of her deep voice and her not very ladylike actions. The monster designs were cool too and I liked how they fit into the aspect of the ring.

Overall, quite a satisfying episode and probably the best thing since sliced bread. In a way, I'm sure the quailty of this episode with carry over into the rest of the series.

*Raph's Girl* · 10-04-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by maryshine

BTW, anyone know what next week's episode is about?

TV Guide and Yahoo are saying it's a repeat of Tempus Fugit.

Ninjafromanotherseries · 10-04-2008, 01:38 PM

So after Casey proposed April first time, do you think that was the night when Codys grandfather/mother got his/her beginning?

*Raph's Girl* · 10-04-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjafromanotherseries

So after Casey proposed April first time, do you think that was the night when Codys grandfather/mother got his/her beginning?

Uh.. I don't think they'll go THAT far this season. They'll probably save that for another season. Maybe after they make O'Neil Tech?

*terran631* · 10-04-2008, 02:51 PM

*Cracks knuckles* Ok, here we go....

I miss the narration at the opening of every episode..just thought I'd mention.

Hot damn, it's the old guy from the Gremlins! Anyone but me old enough to remember that movie? Seriously, he has to be carrying a mogwai. I could just see Mikey..

MIke: Can we keep him? Can I name him Gizmo?

But I digress. Anyway, yeah, the guy from Gremlins is being chased by Purple Dragons who apparently have nothing better to do than attack innocent mackrels.

And of course the old guy is so used to seeing gremlins that he doesn't blink at Raph's green face or green three fingered hand. But he DOES give them a freaky glowing red ring. Psssh...men. DIAMONDS are for engagement rings, not freaky glowing red ones.

The proposal was the funniest part of the whole season so far.

Casey: I love you as much as Gretsky loves hockey and i wanna play you the rest of my life.

*Mind drops straight to gutter on that one*

And April becomes one of those curler wearing, dish throwing, rolling pin carrying demons. (Not really but that's what it reminded me of when she's throwing dishes and yelling at Casey). Give Casey credit for still wanting to go through with the wedding after seeing April at her worst.

Then a bunch of unimportant stuff happens with monsters and demons etc...

THEN Casey throws a garbage can at April and knocks her off a car!! Dude, as a card carrying non-supporter of April, I CHEERED. But of course he felt bad. Wuss. Enter Hun and I was wondering how he got a sai and..nunchuck maybe? Guess he'd been doin some bragging.

*Agrees with Hun though. THese turtles have GOT to be clones*

Some more unimportant stuff happens and then we get to the end where the other three turtles show up. DUDE! Raph's got a BLUETOOTH! No wonder Don can't fnd Splinter. He's too busy making Bluetooths and helicopters and new trucks. Poor guy. When I get depressed I eat chocolate not make electronics. But we all have our vices.

Ohhh token Splinter mentioning! And Don is reminded that he is supposed to be emo this season (Really that part just sucked and had no real reason for it) Especially considering that not two seconds later everyone is "Oh well! Happy group hug!"

My final conclusion: Loved seeing the guy from Gremlins, and this season should be nicknamed Teenage Mutant Manic-Depressive Turtles.

*Scandia* · 10-04-2008, 03:07 PM

Beautiful episode. Nice change from the usual style and plot of the others.

The men's waists are WAY too small and disproportionate. I thought Casey's was small- absolutely nothing compared to Hun's horrendously big chest and pecs and microscopic waist.

Raph centric episode. I'm still waiting for a Leo one. He has not even spoken all that much in this season.

Buffy · 10-04-2008, 03:12 PM

With this episode the turtles have indeed returned to the sewer! We get purple dragons, Hun and some cool looking monsters. This was definitely the best episode so far.
That part where Hun is stunned to see Raph made me laugh out loud.

Aneras713 · 10-04-2008, 03:35 PM

Episode Found On Youtube.

*Bry* · 10-04-2008, 04:17 PM

Now that... was pretty damn good! Loved seeing Hun and the Purple Dragons again, the plot was actually pretty cool, and all around it felt like a good, solid episode of the regular series.

The complete absence of the "cyber-world" gimmick probably helped with that. And y'know what? I just realized that Serling was absent from this episode, which kinda shows how forgettable and pointless his character is.

Definitely the best of the season so far, and I hope this level of quality continues.

maryshine · 10-04-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Scandia

Beautiful episode. Nice change from the usual style and plot of the others.

Raph centric episode. I'm still waiting for a Leo one. He has not even spoken all that much in this season.

yeah, me 2!! And I want Karai back!!

*VaughnMichael* · 10-04-2008, 05:16 PM

Oh btw the Back To The Sewer Blog has been updated.
http://www.4kids.tv/show/tmntsewer/blog

blue_angel99 · 10-04-2008, 05:27 PM

I loved this episode! 5/5
I about died seeing Casey's suit and top hat. He's so dorky sometimes.

Just some rhetorical questions that popped in my head watching this:

1. How does Raph know where to get good prices on engagement rings?

2. Why couldn't April figure out Casey was trying to propose?

3. Why was Hun blushing when he saw Raph?

4. Why was the old man walking away from Casey and Raph while he was still speaking and then tells them to follow him if they want to save April? Does he have creepy disappearing abilities?

5. Why does Casey wash his dishes at April's apartment? Doesn't he even have a sink at his place?

6.Did Mikey really say he wanted to be the maid of honor and throw a bachelor party?

Harukuro · 10-04-2008, 05:28 PM

Hot damn this is this best episode yet!!

First of all the scene with Casey proposing to April was so sweet.
Hun is back and the Purple Dragons are better looking then ever (both physically and as an organization)
I told you guys that he would say "Aw crude" when he saw the turtles.
Evil April was just plain awsome.
Mikey being the maid of honour...I'd love to see that actually.

By far the best episode. My only issue is that the old dude's name was Mr. San...seriously!! That basically means his name is Mr. Mister. And of course Don being so darn emo as well as Leo doing nothing too interesting so far. I also agree that the whole "I wanna play you for the rest of my life" line was just too funny.

Edit: D'oh!! His name's Mr. SUN!! Well it's not nearly as cheasy as San but, it still is in a way.

**Jester** · 10-04-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Oh btw the Back To The Sewer Blog has been updated.
http://www.4kids.tv/show/tmntsewer/blog

No it hasn't...

Question: Are we gonna keep the BttS bog discussion here, in the specific episode threads, or in the general 4kids blog thread?

*VaughnMichael* · 10-04-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blue_angel99

1. How does Raph know where to get good prices on engagement rings?

2. Why couldn't April figure out Casey was trying to propose?

3. Why was Hun blushing when he saw Raph?

4. Why was the old man walking away from Casey and Raph while he was still speaking and then tells them to follow him if they want to save April? Does he have creepy disappearing abilities?

5. Why does Casey wash his dishes at April's apartment? Doesn't he even have a sink at his place?

6.Did Mikey really say he wanted to be the maid of honor and throw a bachelor party?

Let's see:
1. He prolly shops around in his spare time or has just been to that shop and saw it, not that hard to believe considering we're watching a show about mutant turtles that are ninjas.

2. To build up suspense.
3. Because he lied to the men bellow him in his gang and it made him look like a fool.
4. Have no idea as this is the first time we've seen him, but he's your typical mystical old asian man stereo type used on shows and in movies.
5. Because He and April live together, I'm pretty sure they said so in one of the first 2 episodes of this season.
6. Yes, don't forget he also screams like a girl and like to wear dresses.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

No it hasn't...

Question: Are we gonna keep the BttS bog discussion here, in the specific episode threads, or in the general 4kids blog thread?

No what hasn't? The blog? Yes it has, I just looked at everything.
and sure why not since it pertains to this episode.

I still don't care what anyone says I love how that looks.

**Jester** · 10-04-2008, 05:36 PM

Check again, all I see is the stuff from Something Wicked.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-04-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Check again, all I see is the stuff from Something Wicked.

Perhaps you need to clear your cache there bubb...
And you mean you can't see this wicked fella?

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10-04-2008, 12:58 PM	#21
TerranigmaFreak Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 715	Am I the only one already wondering how they'll handle the Turtles being at their wedding? Unless April only invites a few selected family members, I don't know how they can pull off a wedding with 4 mutant turtles... and most likely a giant rat (maybe even a giant gator). Not to mention Casey's family. Unless they only invite people like Karai, The Shredder, Bishop, Baxter, and Hun to the wedding. __________________ First footage of the new R rated TMNT movie.

10-04-2008, 01:02 PM	#22
Aska_Badoura Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 485	I really enjoyed this ep. I'm still not sure what's up with Hun's voice - he sounded the way he originally did, at the beginning, but it seemed like he started straying toward the 'off' voice - is this the same actor? I didn't think his voice was filtered in the first four seasons, but now I'm not sure, and... ah, I give up, heh. His Foot tattoo is gone, good attention to detail. I couldn't quite tell, from the model sheet. Proposal was 'aww'. I initially protested the dishes-throwing - I just remembered when the Turtles were living with April, and she'd freak out about them breaking the dishes. Then... oh, that explains it. Donnie. One-track mind. Stoppit. Woot! I have no overly-analytical thoughts this time. But I am pleased. __________________ The Venus Project LONG in need of an update, but still out there, if you want a look. 'Geek' pic by Allie

10-04-2008, 01:27 PM	#24
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Would have to agree with just about all o' you and say this episode was very good. Everything just seemed to fit and nothing felt pointless. I thought the humor was necessary and a little more than I expected in a good way. The fact that this episode was so different from last week's and didn't really focus on cyber-this and cyber-that, I think, kept me quite engaged. Plus, it didn't seem to mention the Turtles continuing to look for Splinter, which was a welcome change. I didn't seem to mind the fact that this episode was mostly about Raph and Casey because it gave the writers or whoever a chance to show what's going on with their friendship. And well, the fact that Casey proposed to April, I think, gives the fans a lot to look forward too. I'm glad their relationship is starting to gain significance in this series. The horror and, I guess, fantasy elements, like April's being possessed, worked quite well and I wouldn't mind seeing more of those elements. For some reason, I thought of The Evil Dead when April was possessed -- probably because of her deep voice and her not very ladylike actions. The monster designs were cool too and I liked how they fit into the aspect of the ring. Overall, quite a satisfying episode and probably the best thing since sliced bread. In a way, I'm sure the quailty of this episode with carry over into the rest of the series. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

10-04-2008, 02:51 PM	#28
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	Cracks knuckles Ok, here we go.... I miss the narration at the opening of every episode..just thought I'd mention. Hot damn, it's the old guy from the Gremlins! Anyone but me old enough to remember that movie? Seriously, he has to be carrying a mogwai. I could just see Mikey.. MIke: Can we keep him? Can I name him Gizmo? But I digress. Anyway, yeah, the guy from Gremlins is being chased by Purple Dragons who apparently have nothing better to do than attack innocent mackrels. And of course the old guy is so used to seeing gremlins that he doesn't blink at Raph's green face or green three fingered hand. But he DOES give them a freaky glowing red ring. Psssh...men. DIAMONDS are for engagement rings, not freaky glowing red ones. The proposal was the funniest part of the whole season so far. Casey: I love you as much as Gretsky loves hockey and i wanna play you the rest of my life. Mind drops straight to gutter on that one And April becomes one of those curler wearing, dish throwing, rolling pin carrying demons. (Not really but that's what it reminded me of when she's throwing dishes and yelling at Casey). Give Casey credit for still wanting to go through with the wedding after seeing April at her worst. Then a bunch of unimportant stuff happens with monsters and demons etc... THEN Casey throws a garbage can at April and knocks her off a car!! Dude, as a card carrying non-supporter of April, I CHEERED. But of course he felt bad. Wuss. Enter Hun and I was wondering how he got a sai and..nunchuck maybe? Guess he'd been doin some bragging. Agrees with Hun though. THese turtles have GOT to be clones Some more unimportant stuff happens and then we get to the end where the other three turtles show up. DUDE! Raph's got a BLUETOOTH! No wonder Don can't fnd Splinter. He's too busy making Bluetooths and helicopters and new trucks. Poor guy. When I get depressed I eat chocolate not make electronics. But we all have our vices. Ohhh token Splinter mentioning! And Don is reminded that he is supposed to be emo this season (Really that part just sucked and had no real reason for it) Especially considering that not two seconds later everyone is "Oh well! Happy group hug!" My final conclusion: Loved seeing the guy from Gremlins, and this season should be nicknamed Teenage Mutant Manic-Depressive Turtles. __________________

10-04-2008, 01:21 PM	#23
Ninjafromanotherseries Thug Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 80	Good episode but too bad they had to throw other turtles in during last minutes but it didn´t ruin the episode, I would have just liked to have it, that no turtle appears in every episode but Leo still has this honor. Much better than cyber-things, and it was nice to see April having more screentime. Too often she has only make few appearances in a episode and Casey has been fighting along guys. Those two purple dragon in the beginning bared resemblance to Wolverine. Other was short and looked like Wolverine and other had claws as a weapon.

10-04-2008, 01:38 PM	#26
Ninjafromanotherseries Thug Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 80	So after Casey proposed April first time, do you think that was the night when Codys grandfather/mother got his/her beginning?

10-04-2008, 03:07 PM	#29
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Beautiful episode. Nice change from the usual style and plot of the others. The men's waists are WAY too small and disproportionate. I thought Casey's was small- absolutely nothing compared to Hun's horrendously big chest and pecs and microscopic waist. Raph centric episode. I'm still waiting for a Leo one. He has not even spoken all that much in this season. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

10-04-2008, 03:12 PM	#30
Buffy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: where am I? Posts: 1,472	With this episode the turtles have indeed returned to the sewer! We get purple dragons, Hun and some cool looking monsters. This was definitely the best episode so far. That part where Hun is stunned to see Raph made me laugh out loud. __________________ Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.

10-04-2008, 03:35 PM	#31
Aneras713 Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA (or anywhere near a computer) Posts: 314	Episode Found On Youtube. __________________ Why the shell am I here? Cause it's 3:15 in the morning and what else am I gonna do?

10-04-2008, 04:17 PM	#32
Bry So Long, Stinktown! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,463	Now that... was pretty damn good! Loved seeing Hun and the Purple Dragons again, the plot was actually pretty cool, and all around it felt like a good, solid episode of the regular series. The complete absence of the "cyber-world" gimmick probably helped with that. And y'know what? I just realized that Serling was absent from this episode, which kinda shows how forgettable and pointless his character is. Definitely the best of the season so far, and I hope this level of quality continues. __________________ My Stuff: Webcomic \| Podcast \| DeviantArt \| YouTube \| Patreon Last edited by Bry; 10-04-2008 at 04:34 PM.

10-04-2008, 05:16 PM	#34
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Oh btw the Back To The Sewer Blog has been updated. http://www.4kids.tv/show/tmntsewer/blog

10-04-2008, 05:27 PM	#35
blue_angel99 Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 382	I loved this episode! 5/5 I about died seeing Casey's suit and top hat. He's so dorky sometimes. Just some rhetorical questions that popped in my head watching this: 1. How does Raph know where to get good prices on engagement rings? 2. Why couldn't April figure out Casey was trying to propose? 3. Why was Hun blushing when he saw Raph? 4. Why was the old man walking away from Casey and Raph while he was still speaking and then tells them to follow him if they want to save April? Does he have creepy disappearing abilities? 5. Why does Casey wash his dishes at April's apartment? Doesn't he even have a sink at his place? 6.Did Mikey really say he wanted to be the maid of honor and throw a bachelor party? __________________

10-04-2008, 05:28 PM	#36
Harukuro Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 123	Hot damn this is this best episode yet!! First of all the scene with Casey proposing to April was so sweet. Hun is back and the Purple Dragons are better looking then ever (both physically and as an organization) I told you guys that he would say "Aw crude" when he saw the turtles. Evil April was just plain awsome. Mikey being the maid of honour...I'd love to see that actually. By far the best episode. My only issue is that the old dude's name was Mr. San...seriously!! That basically means his name is Mr. Mister. And of course Don being so darn emo as well as Leo doing nothing too interesting so far. I also agree that the whole "I wanna play you for the rest of my life" line was just too funny. Edit: D'oh!! His name's Mr. SUN!! Well it's not nearly as cheasy as San but, it still is in a way. __________________ "But before I go, I want you to know, Mikey, you have always been - and will always be - my hero. Farewell, my friend." - Slash (TMNT IDW #54) Hoping that IDW Slash will finally be happy Last edited by Harukuro; 10-04-2008 at 05:49 PM.

10-04-2008, 05:36 PM	#39
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	Check again, all I see is the stuff from Something Wicked. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656