Why do people hate 2k3 mikey?

[pingclang]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

Michelangelo is usually the character writers try to make the most "human". For most people I've met, he's the most relatable turtle. I think that is also a contributing factor to his popularity as a whole, because a lot of the Mikey fans I see prefer him for those reasons.

This. Mikey is very down to earth even if he is goofy sometimes. He's a few of my friends` favorite for the exact reasons you said.

[Davetello]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

Michelangelo is usually the character writers try to make the most "human". For most people I've met, he's the most relatable turtle. I think that is also a contributing factor to his popularity as a whole, because a lot of the Mikey fans I see prefer him for those reasons.

That's a fair post. I think Raphael is very relatable too, for obvious reasons. Raph is arguably even more human than Mikey as he goes through the sort of polarising emotions most of us experience in our day to day lives. Donatello is my favourite turtle, but he's way too smart and too much of a pacifist for most people to really be drawn to him. Leonardo is a model student and I don't think many younger kids who watch the show(s) find that very interesting.

[Netkeeper]

Donnie's my favourite too! For me, his pacifism has always reminded me of my oldest brother who can beat the **** out of you if he really wanted to, but in reality, he doesn't even hurt spiders. As a kid I looked to Donnie as a hero because he was two things I desperately wanted to be -- really intelligent, since I've got a learning disability and felt I wasn't allowed to be smart because of it, and that pacifism like my oldest brother who I've always wanted to be like. That's probably why he's my favourite.

But my case is probably an uncommon one. We've all got our reasons for liking the characters we like! But it definitely seems like Mikey is usually written to invoke this on purpose.

[Davetello]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

Donnie's my favourite too! For me, his pacifism has always reminded me of my oldest brother who can beat the **** out of you if he really wanted to, but in reality, he doesn't even hurt spiders. As a kid I looked to Donnie as a hero because he was two things I desperately wanted to be -- really intelligent, since I've got a learning disability and felt I wasn't allowed to be smart because of it, and that pacifism like my oldest brother who I've always wanted to be like. That's probably why he's my favourite.

But my case is probably an uncommon one. We've all got our reasons for liking the characters we like! But it definitely seems like Mikey is usually written to invoke this on purpose.

That's why I liked Donnie as well - I was always drawn to the introspective, thoughtful turtle. I suppose Leo could fill that role too but Donatello takes it to its fullest extent so he was naturally the one for me. Love them all though

Yeah, there is something very cool about someone who can hurt people but chooses to use violence as a last resort. That sort of person is worth their weight in gold - they tend to be protective and balanced people.

You should never feel that having a learning disability precludes you from being intelligent - although I know that's easy to say as society has a lot to answer for in terms of stigmatising people. Not to blow smoke up your backside, but I have read a few of your posts and you seem pretty smart. Nothing to worry about there.


Yes, Mikey is sort of written in a charming way - it works on both children and adults, because children are still in that innocent stage and adults are able to reminisce about that part of their lives through Mikey - they can relive their childhood vicariously through him. He's a great turtle in terms of 'escapism'.

[Taartru]

The 03 mikey was great, I really don't know why people dislike him, He is however not my favourite incarnation of mikey, The 2012 mikey is, And the 1987 mikey, Mundo Awesome dude.

So I dunno, I really like him and he is my second favourite mikey, i really liked that he was not completely silly. Like the comics.

[Coola Yagami]

The thing is though, mikey shouldn't be as cowardly. He's not a wimp not is he some sort of noob. He's a highly trained ninja with the same amount of training that the others had. He shouldn't be running around and screaming all the time as if he were some random kid thrown into his first fight ever. It was stupid. Equally stupid cause all the times he was brave and overconfident contradict the cowardice.

[CyberCubed]

His main fears were monsters and mutants.

[Netkeeper]

While I have little evidence to back this up, I feel that 2k3 Mikey's "cowardice" was him just playing things up -- comically exaggerating -- because when things really got down to it, he had no problems being fearless. I think it's just part of "the fool" type of personality he crafted for himself, since he's the light heart of the team.

[Coola Yagami]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

His main fears were monsters and mutants.

Even though he is a monster and a mutant. It's dumb and shows he has no faith in his abilities. It also makes him look like the weakest link of the team.

[Rooish]

I definitely feel that by a few seasons into 2k3, Raph was the weakest link on the team. Mikey was cowardly but he developed into a pretty amazing fighter.

[tmntpower1988]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

While I have little evidence to back this up, I feel that 2k3 Mikey's "cowardice" was him just playing things up -- comically exaggerating -- because when things really got down to it, he had no problems being fearless. I think it's just part of "the fool" type of personality he crafted for himself, since he's the light heart of the team.

Agree with this 100%

[MikeyLover_14123]

Let's face it, his arch is horrible. Sure, he turns out to be a pretty good fighter later on, but the creators somehow still try and portray him as the weak link. Unlike his other brothers, his story gets cut short or is entirely gone from the series.
But I could be wrong.

[Cowabung-Gal]

I love Mikey, but his voice is unbearably annoying, especially when he screams.

Of course, 4Kids is notoriously known for their voice-acting skills.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I like him more than most versions of the character, particularly 2012.

[Donnie]

I love 2k3 Michelangelo. I've had numerous debates with people on here throughout the years about my defense of him. He's the Battle Nexus champion, his skills are apparent throughout the show as is his sensitivity which is focused on more so than any other TMNT cartoon.

Donatello is my favorite character but in 2k3, Michelangelo is the best.