Mikey: Do you like how this show is treating him? - Page 2

Teddy · 05-02-2013, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jenna

In The Alien Agenda he demonstrated he's capable of understanding and retaining scientific explanation. "Building blocks, dude!"

I'm pretty sure he said "building blogs" there.

Anyway, Mikey has always been my least favorite of the turtles, but I think in this series he's ok. MUCH less annoying than the 2k3 version, and this one actually makes me laugh sometimes.

jenna · 05-02-2013, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Teddy

I'm pretty sure he said "building blogs" there.

Well, if that's the case, then I take it back.

ShindoNinja · 05-03-2013, 02:47 PM

At first I hated Mikey, but he has grown on me. The hole show has. It has adult"ish" humor in spots, some legitimate Japanese fighting terms and some decent action. Raph is my favorite Turtle but I am not liking him best on this show!

ironman29758 · 05-03-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jenna

Well, if that's the case, then I take it back.

No he was reciting Donny so I'm pretty sure he said "building blocks".

*BabyTurtles* · 05-03-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ironman29758

No he was reciting Donny so I'm pretty sure he said "building blocks".

yea he said "building blocks"

good thing I-tunes episodes have captions~

**Venom** · 05-03-2013, 07:04 PM

The other day on Nick they had a "Who's more mindless - Mike or Patrick", so that really worries me that the writers really don't understand Mike.

In the FCBD TMNT Animated comic, we get to see a really nice moment that surprises them all, so much that Don exclaims "Mikey, that's brill-" before Raph slaps his mouth shut and says "Never finish that statement!"

Mike's not stupid, never had been, he simply prefers the fun of life over over analyzing and dwelling on stuff. He's the quintessential slacker smart guy - everyone knows he's got the natural ability but he doesn't utilize it.

*BabyTurtles* · 05-03-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom

The other day on Nick they had a "Who's more mindless - Mike or Patrick", so that really worries me that the writers really don't understand Mike.

thats not the writers fault XD that was Nick.

still mad they did that though

ironman29758 · 05-04-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

thats not the writers fault XD that was Nick.

still mad they did that though

I hated Nick did that so much. " Fun loving innocent Slacker who doesn't pay attention that much but catches on when the moment is needed" is a way better description. At least Mikey was shown to be smarter than Patrick which makes me feel a little good but not by much. One that was better-"Who was the better master-Master Splinter or the Kung Fu Panda master?"

HeroTurtlesFan · 05-07-2013, 08:46 AM

I really like Mikey in the new series; love the "naming" joke.

*BubblyShell22* · 05-07-2013, 09:21 AM

I agree that Mikey is far from dumb. He's just laid back and a bit naive about things as he should be after spending nearly fourteen years in a sewer. I love his compassion in this series and how he wants to be accepted by others.

*Bauer536* · 05-07-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

thats not the writers fault XD that was Nick.

still mad they did that though

I was just going to say the same thing.

As for those silly montages, I would like to see a few more like "Who Dances Better? SpongeBob or Michelangelo?" or "Who's a cooler leader? Leonardo or Skipper?" I would absolutely love those ones more. The one with Splinter and Shifu was a good one, so I'd like to see some more but with the other characters.

Crabfight · 05-07-2013, 11:10 AM

This version of Mike can definitely ACT mindless sometimes, no doubt about it. I definitely wouldn't call it a trait inherent to the character, but come on, he spilled skin-melting acid on April.

That being said, he DOES have two great qualities that ARE inherent to him. He has great fighting instincts (This was shown when Splinter was trying to teacher Donatello not to think too much when fighting; I forget which episode that was.) and, as has been stated before in this thread, he seems to be very sponge like in his ability to take in skills and concepts, even if he can't retain specifics very well...

The Sewer Lord · 05-07-2013, 11:26 AM

He's fine. Although unlike other versions, he's rather dumb than laid back.

*BabyTurtles* · 05-07-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Crabfight

That being said, he DOES have two great qualities that ARE inherent to him. He has great fighting instincts (This was shown when Splinter was trying to teacher Donatello not to think too much when fighting; I forget which episode that was.) and, as has been stated before in this thread, he seems to be very sponge like in his ability to take in skills and concepts, even if he can't retain specifics very well...

I was surprised at how fast Mikey learned Bradford's "Death Dragon" kata XD
and used it against him.

when villains underestimate Mikey it only gives him the upper-hand.

*snake* · 05-07-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

I was surprised at how fast Mikey learned Bradford's "Death Dragon" kata XD
and used it against him.

when villains underestimate Mikey it only gives him the upper-hand.

Yeah, it shows he's a quick learner

*BabyTurtles* · 05-07-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by snakeweed101

Yeah, it shows he's a quick learner

it's just getting him to sit down and learn stuff thats hard XD....

The Sewer Lord · 05-07-2013, 12:07 PM

Fun fact about the 2k3 and the 2k12 Mikey -- they both seem more impressive when the other turtles are not around.
Don't get it?

In "The Christmast Aliens", 2k3 Mikey had a wild ride through town. Fought like a baws and never made jokes.
In "It Came from the Debts", Mikey spoke like a philosopher to Leatherhead.

kelligrafie · 05-07-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

it's just getting him to sit down and learn stuff thats hard XD....

Maybe he's ADHD. It's all that pizza - too many e-numbers.

LivingMutagen · 05-07-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sewer Lord

Fun fact about the 2k3 and the 2k12 Mikey -- they both seem more impressive when the other turtles are not around.
Don't get it?

In "The Christmast Aliens", 2k3 Mikey had a wild ride through town. Fought like a baws and never made jokes.
In "It Came from the Debts", Mikey spoke like a philosopher to Leatherhead.

True. Also, It Came from the Debts? XD.

The Sewer Lord · 05-07-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingMutagen

True. Also, It Came from the Debts? XD.

LOL. What the heck did I post?

05-03-2013, 07:04 PM	#26
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	The other day on Nick they had a "Who's more mindless - Mike or Patrick", so that really worries me that the writers really don't understand Mike. In the FCBD TMNT Animated comic, we get to see a really nice moment that surprises them all, so much that Don exclaims "Mikey, that's brill-" before Raph slaps his mouth shut and says "Never finish that statement!" Mike's not stupid, never had been, he simply prefers the fun of life over over analyzing and dwelling on stuff. He's the quintessential slacker smart guy - everyone knows he's got the natural ability but he doesn't utilize it. __________________

05-07-2013, 09:21 AM	#30
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I agree that Mikey is far from dumb. He's just laid back and a bit naive about things as he should be after spending nearly fourteen years in a sewer. I love his compassion in this series and how he wants to be accepted by others. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

05-07-2013, 11:10 AM	#32
Crabfight Thug Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 99	This version of Mike can definitely ACT mindless sometimes, no doubt about it. I definitely wouldn't call it a trait inherent to the character, but come on, he spilled skin-melting acid on April. That being said, he DOES have two great qualities that ARE inherent to him. He has great fighting instincts (This was shown when Splinter was trying to teacher Donatello not to think too much when fighting; I forget which episode that was.) and, as has been stated before in this thread, he seems to be very sponge like in his ability to take in skills and concepts, even if he can't retain specifics very well... __________________ Check out my band, Union Specific, at www.unionspecificmusic.com

05-03-2013, 02:47 PM	#23
ShindoNinja Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 37	At first I hated Mikey, but he has grown on me. The hole show has. It has adult"ish" humor in spots, some legitimate Japanese fighting terms and some decent action. Raph is my favorite Turtle but I am not liking him best on this show!

05-07-2013, 08:46 AM	#29
HeroTurtlesFan Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 265	I really like Mikey in the new series; love the "naming" joke.