Donatello's Gap

Baxter Stockmen · 03-26-2012, 10:27 PM

Please tell me I'm not the only one who doesn't like the gap in Donatello's teeth. Every time I see it, I think it's a mistake. It looks so out of place.

I know there is still time before the show actually airs. So here's to hoping the gap is gone.

*Jephael* · 03-26-2012, 10:29 PM

I wouldn't count on it. Something tells me that's the way he's gonna look!

*TurtleTitan97* · 03-26-2012, 10:30 PM

I don't think it's going to be removed. In ever picture that shows Don's teeth the gap is still there. It was even on the turtle costume at Nickelodeon Universe.

Baxter Stockmen · 03-26-2012, 10:33 PM

that is disappointing.

*Zany Orange Dude* · 03-26-2012, 11:11 PM

Sorry that bummed you out man. But look at the bright side, at least it isn't something like he has a leg missing and must walk on a peg.

*Powder* · 03-26-2012, 11:26 PM

The gap is definitely here to stay. I like it, personally.

Fugitoid Jones · 03-27-2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

The gap is definitely here to stay. I like it, personally.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is ok with the gap!

I've said it before in other threads, but I'll say it again here since this thread is directly addressing the situation; as a guy who grew up with braces and other teeth related problems, I like seeing one of the main characters with an imperfection in their teeth. They're supposed to be teenagers fer crissakes, not every teenager has perfect teeth!

**Jester** · 03-27-2012, 03:17 AM

No problem to me...I think it adds character.

*Candy Kappa* · 03-27-2012, 04:35 AM

I really like it.

Agent 86 · 03-27-2012, 06:05 AM

I don't mind the gap. I do like it when different interpretations of the turtles add individual physical traits (e.g. skin tones or physical differences like the "gap" teeth) to help differentiate them instead of all four being identical, except with different weapons or bandanas.

Besides, isn't a gap between your front teeth suddenly some modern fashion trend propelled by Madonna's longevity? It will probably just enhance Donatello's attractiveness to April.

SherlockJr · 03-27-2012, 08:11 AM

I'm another one who likes the gap. It makes this Donatello different from the others; plus, I think it's adorable.

*BubblyShell22* · 03-27-2012, 09:03 AM

I wasn't a fan of the gap at first, but I don't mind it that much now. It makes him look different, and my guess is that he acquired the gap in battle.

*ToTheNines* · 03-27-2012, 09:05 AM

One weird thing is that Nickelodeon seems to be "hiding" the gap. I don't think it was visible in a single shot of him at the Toy Fair, and his mouth is closed on that t-shirt while the other guys are smiling/gritting their teeth.

FearlessLeader · 03-27-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

One weird thing is that Nickelodeon seems to be "hiding" the gap. I don't think it was visible in a single shot of him at the Toy Fair, and his mouth is closed on that t-shirt while the other guys are smiling/gritting their teeth.

Maybe Don is self conscious of his gap so he doesn't smile a lot

*Donnie* · 03-27-2012, 10:02 AM

I like the gap. Hey, at least he's not a hulking cyborg, right?

Nick's going to play up the geek thing with Don hardcore, it's pretty obvious. Giving him a gap is the icing on the cake for the shy, nerdy, easily embarrassed one.

Baxter Stockmen · 03-27-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Michelangelo

I like the gap. Hey, at least he's not a hulking cyborg, right?

Nick's going to play up the geek thing with Don hardcore, it's pretty obvious. Giving him a gap is the icing on the cake for the shy, nerdy, easily embarrassed one.

But don't you think that is a little stereotypical? I'm all for don being the geek, but i just think it's an odd way of showing it.

I just hope he loses it in battle.

*ToTheNines* · 03-27-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader

Maybe Don is self conscious of his gap so he doesn't smile a lot

That actually makes a lot of sense. I'd imagine someone with a gap/missing tooth would have an impulsive tendency to keep their mouth closed more often than not.

*zkarlette* · 03-27-2012, 10:43 AM

Usually scrappy kids would have a gap not geeky ones ....., anyways I liked the fact that geek or not Don was also considered badass and the gap doesn't help him being taken seriously as much as I would like

*The Fifth Turtle* · 03-27-2012, 11:27 AM

I love it and Im glad its here to stay. Not all change is bad. Embrace change dont fight it

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Killer Moth · 03-27-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zkarlette

Usually scrappy kids would have a gap not geeky ones ....., anyways I liked the fact that geek or not Don was also considered badass and the gap doesn't help him being taken seriously as much as I would like

Speaking from personal experience, geeky kids get it if they get beaten up. In fact, when I was a kid, my tooth was chipped during a fight with this one cretin. I gave him a good stomach punch in return, and he left me alone after that, but the damage was done. So, anyway, with Don's teeth, it's either because of battle or the closest we'll get to "Turtle youth tooth" problems.

I'm more curious on why Nick is covering it up, as "you made the decision, so are you having second thoughts?" Unless they go back and tinker with the CGI to remove the gap before the debut, which would both be lulz-inducing and amusing, actually.

03-26-2012, 10:27 PM	#1
Baxter Stockmen Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 126	Donatello's Gap Please tell me I'm not the only one who doesn't like the gap in Donatello's teeth. Every time I see it, I think it's a mistake. It looks so out of place. I know there is still time before the show actually airs. So here's to hoping the gap is gone. __________________ < i hunga for cowabunga! Oh, i'm looking for a Sideshow Statues.

03-26-2012, 10:29 PM	#2
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I wouldn't count on it. Something tells me that's the way he's gonna look! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

03-26-2012, 10:30 PM	#3
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I don't think it's going to be removed. In ever picture that shows Don's teeth the gap is still there. It was even on the turtle costume at Nickelodeon Universe. __________________ Last edited by TurtleTitan97; 03-26-2012 at 11:30 PM.

03-26-2012, 10:33 PM	#4
Baxter Stockmen Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 126	that is disappointing. __________________ < i hunga for cowabunga! Oh, i'm looking for a Sideshow Statues.

03-26-2012, 11:11 PM	#5
Zany Orange Dude The Little Nerdy Teacher Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my desk reading comics and writing lesson plans Posts: 2,292	Sorry that bummed you out man. But look at the bright side, at least it isn't something like he has a leg missing and must walk on a peg. __________________

03-26-2012, 11:26 PM	#6
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	The gap is definitely here to stay. I like it, personally.

03-27-2012, 03:17 AM	#8
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	No problem to me...I think it adds character. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-27-2012, 04:35 AM	#9
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I really like it. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

03-27-2012, 06:05 AM	#10
Agent 86 Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 152	I don't mind the gap. I do like it when different interpretations of the turtles add individual physical traits (e.g. skin tones or physical differences like the "gap" teeth) to help differentiate them instead of all four being identical, except with different weapons or bandanas. Besides, isn't a gap between your front teeth suddenly some modern fashion trend propelled by Madonna's longevity? It will probably just enhance Donatello's attractiveness to April.

03-27-2012, 08:11 AM	#11
SherlockJr Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The nearest Starbucks Posts: 216	I'm another one who likes the gap. It makes this Donatello different from the others; plus, I think it's adorable. __________________ "SQUIRREL!!!"

03-27-2012, 09:03 AM	#12
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I wasn't a fan of the gap at first, but I don't mind it that much now. It makes him look different, and my guess is that he acquired the gap in battle. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

03-27-2012, 09:05 AM	#13
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,345	One weird thing is that Nickelodeon seems to be "hiding" the gap. I don't think it was visible in a single shot of him at the Toy Fair, and his mouth is closed on that t-shirt while the other guys are smiling/gritting their teeth.

03-27-2012, 10:02 AM	#15
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	I like the gap. Hey, at least he's not a hulking cyborg, right? Nick's going to play up the geek thing with Don hardcore, it's pretty obvious. Giving him a gap is the icing on the cake for the shy, nerdy, easily embarrassed one.

03-27-2012, 10:43 AM	#18
zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	Usually scrappy kids would have a gap not geeky ones ....., anyways I liked the fact that geek or not Don was also considered badass and the gap doesn't help him being taken seriously as much as I would like __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

03-27-2012, 11:27 AM	#19
The Fifth Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago sewer Posts: 2,488	I love it and Im glad its here to stay. Not all change is bad. Embrace change dont fight it .