Did anyone else like how Splinter wasn't "action oriented" in the show?

[Donnie]

Originally Posted by Dirty Blond

Or sneaking a slice of pizza!

I love that deleted scene from TMNT when Donny catches Splinter trying to eat a piece of leftover cake, and he lectures him on how he shouldn't be eating that - as Mikey slips Splinter a piece behind his back unbeknownst to Donny. I crack up every time I see that scene. Why the hell would they delete it from the final film? WHY?! (end rant)