A World Without the TMNT - Page 2

Doc_ock_4mugen · 02-12-2012, 08:43 AM

-James Avery would be just Uncle Phil to me...
-I would not have cared about Cam Clarke until the 2002 He-Man reboot. (Cause every time I heard his voice my reaction was: Holy crap! it's Leonardo! or Holy crap! it's Rocksteady!)
-I would have eaten a LOT LESS Pizza.
-Playmates would not have gotten a lot of my childhood money.
-I would have become a fan of the New Adventures of He-Man...
-I would have ignored Konami as a gaming company (to the point of missing out on Metal Gear Solid)
-My dislike for Ubisoft would be a lot less.
-We would NOT have had the 90s Masterpiece: Ninja Rap!
-Power Rangers in Space would have been less cool to me...
-My Joke summary of Xenogears would never exist...

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 02-12-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Falconhood

well, there wouldn't be Bucky O'Hare, Samurai Pizza Cats, Toxic Avengers, and so many other TMNT inspired shows. I bet no american company would take a chance on Power Rangers either, even though Sentai existed BEFORE TMNT.

Bucky O'Hare is older than TMNT, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucky_O%27Hare

Also, TMNT (OK, together with video gaming) turned the late 1980's and early 1990's into the biggest era of Japanophilia in the Western World since the late 18th and early 19th century.

Type 97 Chi-ha · 02-12-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Swedenfan 1982

Bucky O'Hare is older than TMNT, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucky_O%27Hare

Also, TMNT (OK, together with video gaming) turned the late 1980's and early 1990's into the biggest era of Japanophilia in the Western World since the late 18th and early 19th century.

Japanophilia did exist even before the TMNT; in fact it probably caused Eastman and Laird to come up with the TMNT in the first place. There were cartoons like "Speed Racer" when I was very young.

I suspect that turtles-the regular ones-wouldn't be as popular today without the Turtles.

*mysterycolor* · 02-12-2012, 10:31 AM

a world with no tmnt? i shudder at the thought... one thing i know for sure... mysterycolor vintage toys would still be selling a wide variety of items... however i would've missed out on meeting many amazing people... and then there is always the frightening thought that kids like Joey wouldnt know what to do when offered some pot... you know, MARIJUANA...

Falconhood · 02-12-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Swedenfan 1982

Bucky O'Hare is older than TMNT, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucky_O%27Hare

Also, TMNT (OK, together with video gaming) turned the late 1980's and early 1990's into the biggest era of Japanophilia in the Western World since the late 18th and early 19th century.

oh wow. All i recall is having a Comic Review magazine reading about TMNT in homeroom back in the fall of 1985.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 02-12-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Type 97 Chi-ha

Japanophilia did exist even before the TMNT; in fact it probably caused Eastman and Laird to come up with the TMNT in the first place. There were cartoons like "Speed Racer" when I was very young.

I suspect that turtles-the regular ones-wouldn't be as popular today without the Turtles.

I know and Japanophilia in the Western World comes and go, but I still think TMNT increased it during the upcoming years. A lof of kids became fascinated of Japan because of TMNT.

*KROW* · 02-12-2012, 11:54 AM

I wouldn't have met my wife.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 02-12-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

I wouldn't have met my wife.

How is it possible?

*KROW* · 02-12-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Swedenfan 1982

How is it possible?

Because of this.

*Redeemer* · 02-12-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Because of this.

Wow interesting???? Pretty cool

*Zany Orange Dude* · 02-12-2012, 01:43 PM

*Shutters* This is the thread nightmares are made of.

Well for one thing I wouldn't be on here because this site wouldn't exist. And if this site didn't exist, neither would this thread!

TerranigmaFreak · 02-12-2012, 03:08 PM

We all wouldn't be here on this forum chatting.

*pannoni1* · 02-12-2012, 03:39 PM

More reptiles would be extinct, and it wouldn't be as cool to watch the news. We also won't be as interested in Renaissance Art and some crazy musical genres. I assume GI Joe and The Real Ghostbusters would have lingered in popularity longer; Garfield would have bigger, and The Simpsons, as big as it was and still is, would have been an even bigger part of my childhood.

But quite frankly, it was easy to imagine a world without the TMNT during the dark period.

*TurtleTitan97* · 02-12-2012, 03:39 PM

I would never be interested in Ninjas.

*BubblyShell22* · 02-12-2012, 04:01 PM

Wow. Interesting question. I'd say that if TMNT didn't exist, I wouldn't be chatting with all of you, and most of the other sites I visit wouldn't exist either. Also, it was because of TMNT that I got interested in fan fiction and began posting my own stories, so that wouldn't happen either. I'd probably still write, but not about the Turtles.

Falconhood · 02-12-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TerranigmaFreak

We all wouldn't be here on this forum chatting.

nope, we'd be on the Adolescent Genetically-Malformed Samurai Tortoise forum.

*MrPliggins* · 02-12-2012, 04:37 PM

This is a very interesting question for me as the Turtles inspired my career choice. They are what got me drawing in the first place, and without that, I wouldn't be the designer/animator I am today. I have a feeling my life would be completely different, perhaps for the better? Although I can't complain right now. I sure wouldn't have tons of sketch books full of Turtles drawings from my preteen years, that's for sure.

*BubblyShell22* · 02-12-2012, 05:22 PM

If the Turtle never existed, I probably would have had a nervous breakdown in college due to stress and probably wouldn't even be typing this. It was the 2K3 series that helped me through that time in my life and really helped me to see that failure isn't necessarily a bad thing as it helps you to learn. The Ancient One taught me that, and I've carried it with me ever since.

Noah13 · 02-12-2012, 05:55 PM

I would not like to exist in this hypothetical world

Foot Soldier Clang · 02-12-2012, 06:00 PM

If we're all getting sentimental, then if this forum didn't exist because of the TMNT fandom, then my life would probably be a complete wreck right now. Lots of scary important changes are happening, plus a few drastic and possibly some no win scenarios. If it weren't for this fandom, and the upcoming new show, I wouldn't have anything to really distract me from more serious problems.

02-12-2012, 08:43 AM	#21
Doc_ock_4mugen Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 389	-James Avery would be just Uncle Phil to me... -I would not have cared about Cam Clarke until the 2002 He-Man reboot. (Cause every time I heard his voice my reaction was: Holy crap! it's Leonardo! or Holy crap! it's Rocksteady!) -I would have eaten a LOT LESS Pizza. -Playmates would not have gotten a lot of my childhood money. -I would have become a fan of the New Adventures of He-Man... -I would have ignored Konami as a gaming company (to the point of missing out on Metal Gear Solid) -My dislike for Ubisoft would be a lot less. -We would NOT have had the 90s Masterpiece: Ninja Rap! -Power Rangers in Space would have been less cool to me... -My Joke summary of Xenogears would never exist... __________________ Mikey might be part of Nick now, but he still loves Miley... I mean Hannah... Stupid Secret Identity!!

02-12-2012, 10:31 AM	#24
mysterycolor t-u-r-t-l-e seller!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,481	a world with no tmnt? i shudder at the thought... one thing i know for sure... mysterycolor vintage toys would still be selling a wide variety of items... however i would've missed out on meeting many amazing people... and then there is always the frightening thought that kids like Joey wouldnt know what to do when offered some pot... you know, MARIJUANA... __________________ mysterycolor TMNT ebay auctions- http://bit.ly/mysterycolor mysterycolor's basement auctions- bit.ly/mysterybasement

02-12-2012, 11:54 AM	#27
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	I wouldn't have met my wife. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

02-12-2012, 01:43 PM	#31
Zany Orange Dude The Little Nerdy Teacher Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my desk reading comics and writing lesson plans Posts: 2,292	Shutters This is the thread nightmares are made of. Well for one thing I wouldn't be on here because this site wouldn't exist. And if this site didn't exist, neither would this thread! __________________

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TerranigmaFreak Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 715	We all wouldn't be here on this forum chatting. __________________ First footage of the new R rated TMNT movie.

02-12-2012, 03:39 PM	#33
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	More reptiles would be extinct, and it wouldn't be as cool to watch the news. We also won't be as interested in Renaissance Art and some crazy musical genres. I assume GI Joe and The Real Ghostbusters would have lingered in popularity longer; Garfield would have bigger, and The Simpsons, as big as it was and still is, would have been an even bigger part of my childhood. But quite frankly, it was easy to imagine a world without the TMNT during the dark period. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power! Last edited by pannoni1; 02-12-2012 at 03:50 PM.

02-12-2012, 03:39 PM	#34
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I would never be interested in Ninjas. __________________

02-12-2012, 04:01 PM	#35
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Wow. Interesting question. I'd say that if TMNT didn't exist, I wouldn't be chatting with all of you, and most of the other sites I visit wouldn't exist either. Also, it was because of TMNT that I got interested in fan fiction and began posting my own stories, so that wouldn't happen either. I'd probably still write, but not about the Turtles. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

02-12-2012, 04:37 PM	#37
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	This is a very interesting question for me as the Turtles inspired my career choice. They are what got me drawing in the first place, and without that, I wouldn't be the designer/animator I am today. I have a feeling my life would be completely different, perhaps for the better? Although I can't complain right now. I sure wouldn't have tons of sketch books full of Turtles drawings from my preteen years, that's for sure.

02-12-2012, 05:22 PM	#38
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	If the Turtle never existed, I probably would have had a nervous breakdown in college due to stress and probably wouldn't even be typing this. It was the 2K3 series that helped me through that time in my life and really helped me to see that failure isn't necessarily a bad thing as it helps you to learn. The Ancient One taught me that, and I've carried it with me ever since. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

02-12-2012, 05:55 PM	#39
Noah13 Random Punk Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 42	I would not like to exist in this hypothetical world __________________ "Let me tell you a story..."

02-12-2012, 06:00 PM	#40
Foot Soldier Clang Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Big Apple, 3am Posts: 456	If we're all getting sentimental, then if this forum didn't exist because of the TMNT fandom, then my life would probably be a complete wreck right now. Lots of scary important changes are happening, plus a few drastic and possibly some no win scenarios. If it weren't for this fandom, and the upcoming new show, I wouldn't have anything to really distract me from more serious problems. __________________ My Collection