More of an Original TMNT fan or a Next Gen TMNT fan?

[KROW]

Originally Posted by Kittie february6

I like the new one just fine, but the old one is why I am here.

Agreed, though I voted for both.

Originally Posted by Ryona

Amen to that. It's too bad it tarnished the TMNT in general.
Ninja Turtles: TNM is like a priest who commits sexual acts with children. It makes the religion in question look REALLY bad.

Yow. Quite an interesting analogy, there.

You know, I have a theory on that tarnishing comment. People say that TNM was horrid and evil and what-not, yet the tarnishing in question could be due to people remembering the show's existence, instead of its actual existence. Perhaps one outweighs the other, since I think that both factors are to blame.

Yeah, I can agree with you, Krow. The problem is something like Ninja Turtles: TNM is not likely to ever be forgoten. Naturally people will always remember the worst of anything or anyone.

[BigApple3AM]

I've returned! Anyone miss me?.... Anyone?

Well I'll give my opinion anyway. In response to a post above, I actually think the old show was more intelligent, in a Harvard grad sort of way. Referencing things like the muskateers (four muskaturtles), amongst other literary gems that are less popular, along with references to old movies and noir films (invasion of the turtle snatchers, maltese hamster). Better writing would go to the new series, in terms of plot. The old show had much better dialogue, and many snappy comebacks.

I say Harvard grad, because that's who it used to be writing cartoons. Simpsons, where Conan O'brien used to write for the show. I think he's a Harvard grad.

I'd just have to say old cartoon hands down, kittie summed up my thoughts on that nicely. I accept the new cartoon, and if a little kid gets even half the enjoyment of the new series as I did the old then it's probably worth it.

Still the new one can't hold my attention like the old one does, and it doesn't get me pumped up like the old one. I feel like eating a pizza and shouting cowabunga when I watch the old cartoons on DVD.

I feel like bitching and complaining about the storylines after watching the new one


PS: I think the movie outshines both the old and new cartoons and even the comics. The movie so far is what I think best represents turtles, and if you're looking for drama/violence/realism and adult situations the movie blended all those AND appealed to little kids. Something I'm not so sure the new one does. It's still a worthy addition to the TMNT franchise, and is much better than past resurrections (cought NEXT MUTATION cough....sputter red sky wheeze).

COWABUNGA!!!!

[Buslady]

I said both but I'm not a huge fan of the old.

[The Green Ranger]

im more of an original fan. i grew up with it. i dont hate the newer one i just havent seen enough to form a reliable opinion. what little i have seen i liked tho.

[Sage Ninja]

One thing that I particualy enjoyed about the classic TMNT was the snappy dialogue and quick come backs the characters had with each. VOL 4 of season three has reminded just why exactly I was so hooked on this series.

Seriously I loved Green With Jealously mostly because of the dialogue especially between Rocksteady and April. I loved that part where Bebop, RockSteady, and April are in the boat and the missil comes at them and they just ditch her, and she has to jump into the water all tighed up to chair all by her self. I forget what she says before she does this, somthing like:" wait for me my darling" **splash** . It had me on the floor.

[Artemesia]

The other day, I bought the season 2 DVD and even the clerk agreed with me, old school was better.

I guess if you wanted to make a show that was extremely accurate in tone to the original comics, it would have to be aired on Adult Swim or something, because it would have to be a little gory.

Had to bring that up because it reminded me of something that happened when I was playing Trivial Pursuit with my brother. The question was "Who are Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo and Raphael known as?" He replied "The ****ing Ninja Turtles!" I said "No, the answer is 'TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.'" (I gave him the wedge anyway.) I told some friends about this and they said "The ****ing Ninja Turtles" would make a good show, but they'd have to put it on Adult Swim.

[Mandi-chan]

New toon, no doubt about it.

I like the old toon too, but the new one is more my taste.

By the way, Kittie february6, I love your current avy. You a fan of W.I.T.C.H. too? I've been reading the comic and love it!

[Sage Ninja]

Well I'll give my opinion anyway. In response to a post above, I actually think the old show was more intelligent, in a Harvard grad sort of way. Referencing things like the muskateers (four muskaturtles), amongst other literary gems that are less popular, along with references to old movies and noir films (invasion of the turtle snatchers, maltese hamster). Better writing would go to the new series, in terms of plot. The old show had much better dialogue, and many snappy comebacks.

You know I actually appricaited the news room and media aspect of the series with April and Vernon. I actually thought that was a nice touch. And you are right there where allot of refrences to classic movies and books (and occasionally culture)scattered periodically here there in the seasons. I adored the European tour the turtles took in season seven, it was great.

[gobo]

I find that the new series fixes almost everything I disliked about the old show. While it didn't start out that way, the old toon quickly descended into a politically correct mockery of it's once great potential. Just like Thundercats...

[Sage Ninja]

well every one is entitled to their own opinion...

[Kendamu]

I'm a fan of both but for different reasons. The new toon offers the storylines closer to the Mirage comics and the first movie. The animation is nice. Plus, I haven't seen all of the episodes so there's something new there.

However, as TMNT was originally a spoof, the old toon gives that feel of being a spoof of normal kids cartoons because a lot of times it's humor breaks "The 4th Wall". That, and it has nostalgia going for it, too.

[NeoBix]

original series and original video games all the waaaaaay baby!

[Sage Ninja]

Originally Posted by PsychoRaph

I'm a fan of both but for different reasons. The new toon offers the storylines closer to the Mirage comics and the first movie. The animation is nice. Plus, I haven't seen all of the episodes so there's something new there.

However, as TMNT was originally a spoof, the old toon gives that feel of being a spoof of normal kids cartoons because a lot of times it's humor breaks "The 4th Wall". That, and it has nostalgia going for it, too.

now you see many people say that they watch the classic TMNT toon for the nostalgia factor, but i actaully still genuanly enjoy the classic toon and the story plots. I think the best season was was seven because it had a good balance of seriuosness and slightly more action oriented and darker themes than the rest of the series and still remained true to the quirky humours aspect of the show that made TMNT unique.

However when I see people bash the new toon because it doesn't have Bebop and Rocksteady or outlandish story plots I get pissed because they are being close minded. I deal with a few of them on TV.Com

[R-iZZy]

I decided to cop-out and just choose "Both". Can't go wrong with a neutral vote!

[commentor]

I also said both because I like the new one because it's new. when I say new I mean the one that is on 4kids.I like the older one since it is so wacky and this way I think they were able to have any story and any character they were allowed to have.

[Zack Dogg]

Although I am slowly growing to favor the new 2003 animated series more, I am more faithful to the original series. Although I remain disappointed by the rather repetitive plots of seasons coming after the first season and the subpar animation of some episodes, I still enjoy the old cartoon show.

[Lady Venus]

Love both the old and red sk. I didn't really like watching NT: NM.