How many of you are still watching the TMNT classic cartoon? - Page 2

*Andrew NDB* · 10-27-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSS

The question should really be "How many of you are NOT watching the classic Toon? (muz b crazy if you're not!

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You forgot the winking smiley face after your post.

*Ninjinister* · 10-27-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

This just in... most adults don't watch cartoons for little kids or read comic books.

No duh. But friends are supposed to accept each other for who they are, regardless of how weird they may be. Unless, they're you know, pedos or serial killers or something. Maybe give you a gentle ribbing about it ("You read comic books? Nerrrrrrrd!") but not give a crap on the whole.

As for my friends, I've had them come over and see TMNT on my DVD shelf and say "You've got Turtles? Why the f*** aren't we already watchin' 'em?"

*Icebot* · 10-27-2009, 05:15 PM

I used to watch that show all the time, especially the Red Sky episodes. I guess the only time I really stopped watching it is when new episodes of the 2003 cartoon were being made. I think because I am a huge TMNT fan, the 2003 cartoon was the only show that could get my mind completely off the 1987 cartoon. In 2007, when the new episode showings began to slow down and with Fast Forward, I started watching the 1987 show again and I said to myself "I forgot how awesome this is". I stopped watching it for so long, that I felt like I was watching it for the first time all over again.

*CyberCubed* · 10-27-2009, 05:46 PM

I own Seasons 1-8 on DVD and watch them several times.

I guess I rewatch the series once a year or so. Its a fun way to re-live your childhood, assuming you were around back then.

*MrPliggins* · 10-27-2009, 08:23 PM

I got the first six seasons on Ebay really cheap last year..so earlier this year I watched through them. In all honesty, the first few seasons were fun to watch, probably a mix of quality and nostalgia. However, once I got into the CBS seasons, it became a chore to watch. Afterwards I kept only the first 3 seasons, which I'll probably pop in again one day.

**GK Punk** · 10-27-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

If I put in some TMNT cartoons for my friends, I'm pretty sure their reaction would go a little bit like, "Hahaha! No, seriously, what are we watching?"

On the opposite end, my friends laughed off the suggestion of watching the new one in favor of the old. People love nostalgia.

I watch the 87 show still from time to time. I go in phases of watching various 80's cartoons and it makes the rounds.

*CyberCubed* · 10-27-2009, 08:32 PM

Season 6 and Season 7 are actually both really good, by old toon standards.

The show gets slapstick during parts of Season 4 and 5, but by Season 6 its mostly action again.

Of course Seasons 8-10 are darker and have more action too.

*Weapon X* · 10-27-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

once I got into the CBS seasons, it became a chore to watch.

This is me too. I've bought all the releases, I can watch the first three seasons and season 7 no problem, but after that I can only get through certain episodes. I get really sleepy during everything else.

*Cipher* · 10-28-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Weapon X

This is me too. I've bought all the releases, I can watch the first three seasons and season 7 no problem, but after that I can only get through certain episodes. I get really sleepy during everything else.

Oh, I don't know. I think the only season where it was really bad was season four. Something like forty episodes and maybe five of them are worth their stuff. At least season five has all the mutant cameos running around.

Tuxedo Moroboshi · 10-28-2009, 01:06 AM

It's not my preferred TMNT show, but I do watch it every once in a while. I listen to and/or watch the (pre-Red Sky) theme song all the time, though.

*ZariusTwo* · 10-28-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

This just in... most adults don't watch cartoons for little kids or read comic books.

This just in, that isnt remotley true. That's more a consequence of peer pressure from friends.

*Weapon X* · 10-28-2009, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cipher Classic

Oh, I don't know. At least season five has all the mutant cameos running around.

I guess the ridiculous plots and "action figure commercial" cameos cant hold my interest.

*Candy Kappa* · 10-28-2009, 06:06 AM

except for a couple of random episodes, I've only seen season 1and 2. which where just for the laughs of the show, when my girlfriend got the DVD's cheap.

It's just not my cup of tea

*triplexxx* · 10-28-2009, 07:22 AM

Considering it's the only part of my childhood worth remembering, aside from game shows, and the only cartoon I was willing to go through the trouble of spending money on, it's safe to say I will never lose interest.

*odupianist* · 10-28-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I've tried a few times over the past 2-3 years. Every time, I only get about 6 or 7 episodes into it before I just completely lose interest/get tired of the camp and the schdict. Generally right when the "Hahah! This cartoon was the sh*t back in the day! I remember this!"-type nostalgia wears off.

I'm the same way. I typically pop in Season 1 if I want a good watch. The sad part is, I have all the OT DVD's that are out, but I've only watched episodes from the first three seasons maybe. Haven't gotten to 4 and beyond.

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Though at least with the comics, I can do the move that's like, "Look, I know what you're thinking... but wait! The TMNT are badass in the comics... and I can prove it..." and then make them look at issues like Vol. 1 #10 and #21. With the cartoons I wouldn't have any ground to stand on.

You're not the only one who has done that. I've shown a few people the original stuff and they're quite surprised and impressed.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 10-28-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by khelben1979

How many of you are still watching the old TMNT classic cartoon?

What do you mean? I watch it sometimes but not often.

Peanut · 10-28-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

This just in, that isnt remotley true. That's more a consequence of peer pressure from friends.

God. No, it isn't. Just because you spend your life watching kids shows doesn't mean everyone who doesn't is bent by peer pressure. I've agreed with everything you've said lately, but you've got to stop pushing that complete horse sh*t.

Tora_Chan · 10-28-2009, 11:31 AM

I'll watch one episode every once in a while. But otherwise I'm with Andrew NDB, no amount of nostalgia can make me sit through several episodes in a row.

*plastroncafe* · 10-28-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tora_Chan

I'll watch one episode every once in a while. But otherwise I'm with Andrew NDB, no amount of nostalgia can make me sit through several episodes in a row.

I find alcohol helps.

In fact, that's how I intend on watching the whole OT series when I get there: Cue up the drinking games.

**Jester** · 10-28-2009, 11:57 AM

I'm not now, and havent in a while, but I do have it on DVD and if I get the inkling I do.

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10-28-2009, 01:06 AM	#30
Tuxedo Moroboshi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Battle Nexus Posts: 1,127	It's not my preferred TMNT show, but I do watch it every once in a while. I listen to and/or watch the (pre-Red Sky) theme song all the time, though. __________________ Hey, be sure to check out my art!

10-28-2009, 06:06 AM	#33
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	except for a couple of random episodes, I've only seen season 1and 2. which where just for the laughs of the show, when my girlfriend got the DVD's cheap. It's just not my cup of tea __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

10-28-2009, 07:22 AM	#34
triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,817	Considering it's the only part of my childhood worth remembering, aside from game shows, and the only cartoon I was willing to go through the trouble of spending money on, it's safe to say I will never lose interest. __________________ Please don't shoot me Mr. Big Mike. I'm too young and good-looking to die, well too young. I got a father, I got a mother, I got a grandmother, I got a little sister...and a little brother this high (raises hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand) and then I got a great big brother this high (slaps gun and runs). "Fright Night" - Three Stooges

10-28-2009, 11:57 AM	#40
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	I'm not now, and havent in a while, but I do have it on DVD and if I get the inkling I do. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-27-2009, 05:15 PM	#23
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	I used to watch that show all the time, especially the Red Sky episodes. I guess the only time I really stopped watching it is when new episodes of the 2003 cartoon were being made. I think because I am a huge TMNT fan, the 2003 cartoon was the only show that could get my mind completely off the 1987 cartoon. In 2007, when the new episode showings began to slow down and with Fast Forward, I started watching the 1987 show again and I said to myself "I forgot how awesome this is". I stopped watching it for so long, that I felt like I was watching it for the first time all over again.

10-27-2009, 05:46 PM	#24
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	I own Seasons 1-8 on DVD and watch them several times. I guess I rewatch the series once a year or so. Its a fun way to re-live your childhood, assuming you were around back then.

10-27-2009, 08:23 PM	#25
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I got the first six seasons on Ebay really cheap last year..so earlier this year I watched through them. In all honesty, the first few seasons were fun to watch, probably a mix of quality and nostalgia. However, once I got into the CBS seasons, it became a chore to watch. Afterwards I kept only the first 3 seasons, which I'll probably pop in again one day.

10-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#27
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	Season 6 and Season 7 are actually both really good, by old toon standards. The show gets slapstick during parts of Season 4 and 5, but by Season 6 its mostly action again. Of course Seasons 8-10 are darker and have more action too.

10-28-2009, 11:31 AM	#38
Tora_Chan Thug Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 95	I'll watch one episode every once in a while. But otherwise I'm with Andrew NDB, no amount of nostalgia can make me sit through several episodes in a row.