New Episode Discussion- "The Unconvincing Turtle Titan& - Page 4

**Machias Banshee** · 05-03-2003, 12:43 PM

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Well, I did enjoy the ep. Sure, there were lots of parts that had me rolling my eyes, but I think it was a really fun episode. Not everything has to be serious and purposeful, sometimes you just have to kick off your shoes and have fun!

Exactly! Be happy for Any episode you recieve, for it is precious, no matter how corny or sad, or stupid it may seem!

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Before the episode even started, I said to my brother, "They're gonna do a scene where he tries on a bunch of stupid costumes. Watch." Guess what, they did.

I had that feeling too...

I think Mike was kinda cute in this episode. That 'youngest kid' imagination was in high gear, even after his brothers made fun of him about it.

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I liked that they finally pointed out Mikey's artistic talent, I really liked his drawings. I recently got busted at work for drawing on the job, but I didn't get hit with a stick, they just gave me a different assignment. And I also liked the lesson about being yourself and all that, another lesson I've recently had bashed over my head. (By Raphael no less, long story.)

Ahh, yes...I was snickering a bit too much to see it. Poor Mike's been bapped, bashed, thwacked, and nailed with Splinter's doomstick, I'm gonna get him some protective gear and a body cast...

Heh, drawing at work...the source of my wonderful lil phroggy...

(long story too, but not as interesting, i imagine...)

Yes, I loved that lil lesson bit. Splinter's lil bit of wisdom came into effect nicely at the end. I love Mike, but I wouldnt go out in public with him like that even if you paid me...

Seeing Mike do the invisible dragon kick was cool too...

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Overall, while not mind blowing or plot driving, I think this ep served it's own purpose. A bit of a cushion between two intense storylines, something I think is really important. Like when they add humorous moments within the episodes to release tension, sometimes they need to do that on a larger scale.

Exactly!

If the guys were stuck constantly worrying about getting killed by someone, or getting chased by scientists, they'd die of anxiety overloads.

And as...someone said (cant remember name)... The boys needed a pleasant break after that mess with Shredder. I think even Splinter would have a bit of a chuckle over it...of course after lecturing Mike about remembering who he was, and how he'd let himself get seen by so many...

*Tetsu Deinonychus* · 05-03-2003, 12:50 PM

Yeah I liked this ep. I think it belongs in the old cartoon more than the new one. But, I still liked it. Not as much as the last 11 eps. though.

blank · 05-03-2003, 01:48 PM

I liked this episode quite a bit. It was fun and laid back, which I enjoy. There may have been too many corny jokes, but they were still somewhat funny. I give it a 7/10. It's pretty good.

Nyx · 05-03-2003, 02:46 PM

I've had an admittedly negative attitude concerning upcoming episodes, but I usually find myself pleasantly surprised by how great they've been. This was the first episode that actually turned out to be below my expectations. Which isn't to say I didn't like it, the storyline just isn't my style. The TMNT are about as close to the whole superhero genre that I'll go.

'Twas still very enjoyable though. Mikey screentime=happy fangirl Nyxie. ^_^

**Karpo_007** · 05-03-2003, 03:02 PM

I think the ep was good, notghing real to complain about. Except that they need to advertaise crappy shows like Ultimate Muscle while the show is running... I mean the blue bar.

*Eye of Sarnath* · 05-03-2003, 03:07 PM

Yes, that. That annoyed me.

Phandral · 05-03-2003, 03:22 PM

Okayyy.... I hate when people do this. I stand corrected on my ninja statement, but in no where in my post did I say that Kung Fu was a Japanese martial art. I KNOW that it is Chinese. I've studied it for 8 years now. I simply stated if the turtles are to be more overt in their combat orientation, they should be renamed the kung fu turtles instead, and have that style be their expertise as opposed to the more secretive ways of ninjitsu (at least that's what they're synonymous with in contemporay knowledge). Don't put words in my mouth, and try to make me look like an a**hole for it. I'd appreciate it.

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I also agree with Leo 656, and I 'm sorry I didn't address it earlier, because I LIVE in Manhattan

. Yes there is usually at LEAST 2 people on every block in Mahnattan at all hours, unless the turtles are stalking streets down by the edge of times square or by the ports/warehouse districts, where it CAN be that dead. Ah well! This universe of the TMNT illustrates their ninja nature the best imo, since the one Mirage issue YEARS ago, when they had to kill a quartet of ninja assassins before they had killed this Japanese exec., but found out later it was a quintet. That was some great stuff. I enjoy the turtles being all overt and everything, but they are ninjas and ninjas are classically known for secrecy, espionage, extortion, and assassination. If the turtles were to be so overt, they should be renamed the Teenage Mutant Kung-Fu Turtles, and participate in in constant hand to hand combat with a clear conscience..but as Leo said before, you already get THIS far with the TMNT, you ought to take everything silly with a grain of salt. So its all good! Hehehe!!!!

Actually, very few Ninja were assasains. Most were just mountain people who developed the skill to survive. Read this for details:
http://www.winjutsu.com/ninjakids/nk_history.html
It's the website of world renouned Ninja master Hatsumi Masaaki!

Also, Kung-Fu is Chinese not Japanese. It was developed by a group of Buddhist Monks known as the Shao Lin. It was during a time of religious persecution that their temple was burnt down. Only a few survived. So, they invented Kung-Fu to rebel against their oppressors and avenge their fallen comrades. And, Kung-fu is more like Ninjutsu then you realize as both were practised in secrecy and used for rebellion. The Shao Lin even taught Kung-Fu to Peking Opera actors who taught it to anyone willing to stand up to the oppressors!

Anyway just to clear a few things up.

*Cascadia* · 05-03-2003, 03:41 PM

my VCR quit on me the last several minutes of the ep.....I hate it when it does that.

*The Defibrillator* · 05-03-2003, 04:18 PM

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... It was developed by a group of Buddhist Monks known as the Shao Lin. ...

Shao Lin! thats the name of the chick monkey in Captain Simian and the Space Monkeys! (see avatar) hehe, imageek

now, for my 2 cents on the ep...

I thot it was a great episode, I donno why everyone is bashing it! It might've been corny at moments, but, hey all cartoons are! I loved his new costume, especially those awesome boots. Did anyone else notice SkeletonCrew's roommates sitting behind April in the "2nd Time Around" shop?

TheCloneRanger · 05-03-2003, 04:25 PM

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I thought it was a great episode...

I wouldn't know...my local FOX station decided to show KY Derby garbage instead of any national programming today.

~~Goku~~ · 05-03-2003, 04:34 PM

I thought this episode was great it reminded me of the old show I thought it was the funniest ep yet.

*The Defibrillator* · 05-03-2003, 04:41 PM

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I thought it was a great episode...

I wouldn't know...my local FOX station decided to show KY Derby garbage instead of any national programming today.

i sawry!

Aztec General · 05-03-2003, 06:43 PM

I think this was a fun episode. It was by no means a masterpiece. I'm glad to see April return even if only for a minute. I also like how they compared the Ninja and Superhero lifestyles. I guess this answers that post that was here a little while ago.

PanMan · 05-03-2003, 07:55 PM

i think they only good thing about this ep is that it allows for the passage of time after the shredder battle. next up is a 3 parter, so it should be good.

*Cascadia* · 05-03-2003, 08:20 PM

What happens after Mikey leaves for the lair??? That is when my VCR cut off.

*Mr. Snackpants* · 05-03-2003, 10:28 PM

after he helps beat that bad guy(dont remember his name??)? he goes back to the lair and realizes the super hero business isnt for him.

One Radical Dude · 05-04-2003, 01:42 AM

I thought it was a fun episode. For some reason, I knew many people were going to be disgusted with this episode. Plus, we got to see April again for the first time since Nano (has it really been that long?). It was different, I enjoyed the episode.

*Jephael* · 05-04-2003, 04:34 AM

Wow, there sure are alot of mixed feelings towards this episode. I've yet to see it, so I really can't say how I feel about it.

**Karpo_007** · 05-04-2003, 05:52 AM

I have yet to see a bad episode in this series. I doubt that even if they use mutants for the next 3 parter, this writer team can still make it work... I just hope they won't use the ooze to create those mutants....

**Barkworm** · 05-04-2003, 06:33 AM

SPOILER!

I have read that their origin is connected to "an alien race" so they could be created with ooze!

05-03-2003, 12:50 PM	#62
Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	Yeah I liked this ep. I think it belongs in the old cartoon more than the new one. But, I still liked it. Not as much as the last 11 eps. though. __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

05-03-2003, 01:48 PM	#63
blank Random Punk Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 23	I liked this episode quite a bit. It was fun and laid back, which I enjoy. There may have been too many corny jokes, but they were still somewhat funny. I give it a 7/10. It's pretty good. __________________ o r a n g e . . .

05-03-2003, 03:07 PM	#66
Eye of Sarnath Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NY Posts: 1,590	Yes, that. That annoyed me. __________________ "When I was real small I heard about this thing called the decline of civilization... and I decided that it was something I would like to become involved in." -George Carlin

05-03-2003, 03:41 PM	#68
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	my VCR quit on me the last several minutes of the ep.....I hate it when it does that. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

05-03-2003, 06:43 PM	#73
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	I think this was a fun episode. It was by no means a masterpiece. I'm glad to see April return even if only for a minute. I also like how they compared the Ninja and Superhero lifestyles. I guess this answers that post that was here a little while ago. __________________

05-03-2003, 02:46 PM	#64
Nyx Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 43	I've had an admittedly negative attitude concerning upcoming episodes, but I usually find myself pleasantly surprised by how great they've been. This was the first episode that actually turned out to be below my expectations. Which isn't to say I didn't like it, the storyline just isn't my style. The TMNT are about as close to the whole superhero genre that I'll go. 'Twas still very enjoyable though. Mikey screentime=happy fangirl Nyxie. ^_^

05-03-2003, 03:02 PM	#65
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I think the ep was good, notghing real to complain about. Except that they need to advertaise crappy shows like Ultimate Muscle while the show is running... I mean the blue bar.

05-03-2003, 04:34 PM	#71
~~Goku~~ Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: the lunar nebula Posts: 37	I thought this episode was great it reminded me of the old show I thought it was the funniest ep yet.

05-03-2003, 07:55 PM	#74
PanMan Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 728	i think they only good thing about this ep is that it allows for the passage of time after the shredder battle. next up is a 3 parter, so it should be good. __________________ My name is Pan . . . and I am the Man! [February 19, 2005] I believe that The Shredder will appear in the New Cartoon past Season 3

05-03-2003, 08:20 PM	#75
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	What happens after Mikey leaves for the lair??? That is when my VCR cut off. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

05-03-2003, 10:28 PM	#76
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	after he helps beat that bad guy(dont remember his name??)? he goes back to the lair and realizes the super hero business isnt for him.

05-04-2003, 01:42 AM	#77
One Radical Dude Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Central/SW AR, USA Posts: 495	I thought it was a fun episode. For some reason, I knew many people were going to be disgusted with this episode. Plus, we got to see April again for the first time since Nano (has it really been that long?). It was different, I enjoyed the episode. __________________

05-04-2003, 04:34 AM	#78
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,142	Wow, there sure are alot of mixed feelings towards this episode. I've yet to see it, so I really can't say how I feel about it. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

05-04-2003, 05:52 AM	#79
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I have yet to see a bad episode in this series. I doubt that even if they use mutants for the next 3 parter, this writer team can still make it work... I just hope they won't use the ooze to create those mutants....

05-04-2003, 06:33 AM	#80
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,658	SPOILER! I have read that their origin is connected to "an alien race" so they could be created with ooze! __________________ Don‘t be a douche.