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

[Powder]

Who's Ralph?

[LivingMutagen]

Originally Posted by Powder

Who's Ralph?

Unless he's talking about Wreck-It Ralph, no idea

[Jester]

Originally Posted by Powder

Who's Ralph?

[Sage Ninja]

ralph on the motorcycle!

[Captain PunchYouHard]

I think they're exaggerating Mikey's "dumbness" as a way to provide contrast between the turtles. I don't get from it that he's actually dumb, though - remember his flash of insight about the Kraang planning to terraform Earth? If he were really dumb, he would be getting creamed in battle every time - his instincts, short-term tactical strategy, etc. are obviously intact, because he kicks ass in ways the other guys don't. I take it that's what the comic meant when Splinter said he had the most raw talent of the four.

As to acting dumb, I think it's similar to "drunken master" Kung Fu, i.e. keeping your opponent off-guard by being unpredictable. Useful in combat, good for laughs otherwise.

Poor kid. He's really the omega turtle.

Originally Posted by DaVinci

I liked the bit in 'I, Monster' when Splinter says something about 'a great mental force' and Raph says, "Well, that rules out Mikey." Except Mikey says the same thing at the same time and then says Raph is predictable.

Plainly not that dumb if he shows a professional's disdain for poor comedy.

HA! You made me burst out laughing at work.

[BabyTurtles]

I don't think he's dumb, but it would be nice if they'd lessen those ignorant moments :T.....

(if you watch the latest clip for the new episode you know what I mean)

oh btw the latest clip for the new episode is out

[Electric]

They definitely amped up his stupid comments, but hes not just an idiot, and it doesnt effect his fighting ability at all

[BabyTurtles]

Originally Posted by ElectricN

They definitely amped up his stupid comments, but hes not just an idiot, and it doesnt effect his fighting ability at all

lol if you can don't have to think to kick-butt that is a talent

[MikeandRaph87]

Having watched "Parascitica" at last this morning I am concerned that Michelangelo has the reputation of being mentally challenged as a way of putting it. Donatello is the smart one and Michelangelo is the dumb one. Its like the surfer accent and party boy nature of Townsend Coleman's Michelangelo was misunderstood into being not too bright and being the most captured turtle did not help. Then Peter Laird has to force things such as not belieiving Leonardo or Donatello are ones for humor and he wanted to remove Raphael's sarcasm that was so beloved in generation one to make him more focused on anger. Then meant Michelangelo had to be the sole supplier of the humor and it made him dimwited in a big way. He has recovered from being forced to be the comedic relief alone as sohwn in IDW. However, in Nick too much of the 2003 Michelangelo remains within him. Its all rooted in Townsend's Mike being misintrepreted and Peter's enforcment of the humor. That being said it hurts NIck's Michelangelo. He is looked upon as being unintelligent and can only hold uncomplicated thoughts leading not much to e expected of him. I had hoped to see a fun-loving but more serious Mike. No so here as this episode proves.

[BabyTurtles]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

Having watched "Parascitica" at last this morning I am concerned that Michelangelo has the reputation of being mentally challenged as a way of putting it. Donatello is the smart one and Michelangelo is the dumb one. Its like the surfer accent and party boy nature of Townsend Coleman's Michelangelo was misunderstood into being not too bright and being the most captured turtle did not help. Then Peter Laird has to force things such as not belieiving Leonardo or Donatello are ones for humor and he wanted to remove Raphael's sarcasm that was so beloved in generation one to make him more focused on anger. Then meant Michelangelo had to be the sole supplier of the humor and it made him dimwited in a big way. He has recovered from being forced to be the comedic relief alone as sohwn in IDW. However, in Nick too much of the 2003 Michelangelo remains within him. Its all rooted in Townsend's Mike being misintrepreted and Peter's enforcment of the humor. That being said it hurts NIck's Michelangelo. He is looked upon as being unintelligent and can only hold uncomplicated thoughts leading not much to e expected of him. I had hoped to see a fun-loving but more serious Mike. No so here as this episode proves.

yea I feel that way sometimes too holding out for season 2~
Mikey character development plz >

[Raphaeline]

He seemed more intelligent in the 2003 series I think (where he was in fact more lazy and easily distracted than really "stupid").

But it's wrong to say he's the only funny one of the show. Especially in the Nick show, they are all funny in their own way. Leo with his sci-fi tv serie and obsession with his hero, Raph making fun of others and being sarcastic (as well as angry), Donnie with his reactions with April, etc.

Even in the 2003 series, the funniest for me was Raph with his behavior, and quotes like:

(throws Bishop into a hole)
Don: let's run!
Raph: No, wait!!! (stays) I want to hear him hit the bottom!!

or when there are these aliens that die exploding in a "pop" sound:

Leo: we have to go!! now!!! (run from the aliens)
Raph: But!! I like it when they go "pop".


And a lot of other things, or what he says to Mikey.

Leo: Grrr let's kick their butts!!
Mikey: Hey, you're stealing Raph's line!
Raph: Hehe, I love it when Leo talks tough. We should ask Karai to stab him more often.