Slash...with a twist...

Fugitoid Jones · 06-11-2012, 06:18 PM

While listening to the episode of the What the Shell? podcast where they discuss the MCM Con in London (at least that's what I think it was called), specifically the panel with Kevin Eastman and more of the Nick crew, they discussed someone asking Kevin about Venus. And it got me to thinking that a female Turtle could work if done properly in any of the new iterations, as long as she wasn't the 5th member of the team or a long lost sister like she was supposed to be in TNM. A seperate, mutated female turtle could be kinda interesting.

Then I got to thinking about Slash, and I thought that maybe, if Nick made HIM a female, I would actually be pretty cool with that. The Turtles don't have a ton of classic female villains, and Slash has had a limited presence in the Turtle-verse. I actually think that changing Slash's sex to female would be a neat change.

What do you guys think? Am I crazy for thinking this? Or does this sound like a decent idea with the rest of you?

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 06:21 PM

I think that d be boring...plus the battles belong to real men.

**Jester** · 06-11-2012, 06:32 PM

Would she still be called Slash, or would she get a new name too, because Slash doesn't scream female to me?

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 07:02 PM

i think slash is a good name n it sounds like an ninja assassin name. it d be a good storyline that the turtles bring him back frm the darkness and teach him to use his power to do good things. n when u google the turtles wiki profile, its just easier: tmnt leo, tmnt raph, tmnt mikey, tmnt don, tmnt slash...

Fugitoid Jones · 06-11-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Turtle

I think that d be boring...plus the battles belong to real men.

Yeah, the women should be at home in the kitchen, taking care of the babies...

Spoiler:

And I think Slash could work as a female name. It's not the most feminine(sp?) name, but I don't think it's overly masculine either.

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 08:33 PM

no, i think that d be boring. slash is a male turtle and will forever be a male turtle. and Fugitoid is a male robot and will forever be a male robot.

*KROW* · 06-11-2012, 08:49 PM

The reasons why some may associate Slash with masculinity are 1) the word signifies a primal instinct and women are generally not categorized as such, and 2) we've been used to Slash as a male character period. Making him a female would shake things up and if used, could open opportunities for storylines between turtles. I think it'd be neat to try out.

"Slash" is a verb and doesn't need to be relegated to a specific gender.

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 09:03 PM

no, i think a relationship between the guys n a female turtle is boring.

*KROW* · 06-11-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Turtle

no, i think a relationship between the guys n a female turtle is boring.

You think logic is a room for rent.

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 09:08 PM

^ and BTW slash is not only a verb

*KROW* · 06-11-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Turtle

^ and BTW slash is not only a verb

Never said it was only a verb, Tinkerbell. And it still doesn't need to be associated solely to men.

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 09:25 PM

yes it is. slash is associated to men, to men only and hulk is associated to men, to men only.

*KROW* · 06-11-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Turtle

yes it is. slash is associated to men, to men only and hulk is associated to men, to men only.

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 09:36 PM

^it looks boring. that's why hulk is associated to men only .

*KROW* · 06-11-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Turtle

^it looks boring. that's why hulk is associated to men only .

Your responses are boring, and since they're coming from someone who's favorite Ninja Turtles villain is one of the most cliche and uninspired, that's not surprising.

**Jester** · 06-11-2012, 09:43 PM

Krow, my friend, believe me it's so not worth trying to "debate" the forum's "funniest" member.

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Your responses are boring, and since they're coming from someone who's favorite Ninja Turtles villain is one of the most cliche and uninspired, that's not surprising.

... ok ok my threads are boring and ur type is masculine...

*KROW* · 06-11-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Krow, my friend, believe me it's so not worth trying to "debate" the forum's "funniest" member.

This is how I cure boredom.

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Originally Posted by Mr.Turtle

... ok ok my threads are boring and ur type is masculine...

You're right. My hairy knuckles enhance my keyboard skills.

**Jester** · 06-11-2012, 09:57 PM

Hey Krow, HUH UHHH GRUNT GRUNT HUH!

EDIT: Also, sorry Fuggie. A villainous female Turtle would certainly be an interesting change. It would be interesting to see if they are more interested in reforming her because of some misplaced romantic issue.

*Mr.Turtle* · 06-11-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

This is how I cure boredom.

Spoiler:

You're right. My hairy knuckles enhance my keyboard skills.

i knew u like hairy knuckles...

06-11-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	Slash...with a twist... While listening to the episode of the What the Shell? podcast where they discuss the MCM Con in London (at least that's what I think it was called), specifically the panel with Kevin Eastman and more of the Nick crew, they discussed someone asking Kevin about Venus. And it got me to thinking that a female Turtle could work if done properly in any of the new iterations, as long as she wasn't the 5th member of the team or a long lost sister like she was supposed to be in TNM. A seperate, mutated female turtle could be kinda interesting. Then I got to thinking about Slash, and I thought that maybe, if Nick made HIM a female, I would actually be pretty cool with that. The Turtles don't have a ton of classic female villains, and Slash has had a limited presence in the Turtle-verse. I actually think that changing Slash's sex to female would be a neat change. What do you guys think? Am I crazy for thinking this? Or does this sound like a decent idea with the rest of you? __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

06-11-2012, 06:21 PM	#2
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	I think that d be boring...plus the battles belong to real men. __________________

06-11-2012, 06:32 PM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	Would she still be called Slash, or would she get a new name too, because Slash doesn't scream female to me? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

06-11-2012, 07:02 PM	#4
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	i think slash is a good name n it sounds like an ninja assassin name. it d be a good storyline that the turtles bring him back frm the darkness and teach him to use his power to do good things. n when u google the turtles wiki profile, its just easier: tmnt leo, tmnt raph, tmnt mikey, tmnt don, tmnt slash... __________________

06-11-2012, 08:33 PM	#6
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	no, i think that d be boring. slash is a male turtle and will forever be a male turtle. and Fugitoid is a male robot and will forever be a male robot. __________________

06-11-2012, 08:49 PM	#7
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	The reasons why some may associate Slash with masculinity are 1) the word signifies a primal instinct and women are generally not categorized as such, and 2) we've been used to Slash as a male character period. Making him a female would shake things up and if used, could open opportunities for storylines between turtles. I think it'd be neat to try out. "Slash" is a verb and doesn't need to be relegated to a specific gender. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

06-11-2012, 09:03 PM	#8
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	no, i think a relationship between the guys n a female turtle is boring. __________________

06-11-2012, 09:08 PM	#10
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	^ and BTW slash is not only a verb __________________

06-11-2012, 09:25 PM	#12
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	yes it is. slash is associated to men, to men only and hulk is associated to men, to men only. __________________

06-11-2012, 09:36 PM	#14
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	^it looks boring. that's why hulk is associated to men only . __________________

06-11-2012, 09:43 PM	#16
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	Krow, my friend, believe me it's so not worth trying to "debate" the forum's "funniest" member. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

06-11-2012, 09:57 PM	#19
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	Hey Krow, HUH UHHH GRUNT GRUNT HUH! EDIT: Also, sorry Fuggie. A villainous female Turtle would certainly be an interesting change. It would be interesting to see if they are more interested in reforming her because of some misplaced romantic issue. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656