Join the "Michaelangelo" Defense League!

*Roseangelo* · 12-15-2002, 03:54 AM

Hi Everyone!

This is my first post here, but I've been around TMNT fandom for quite awhile. I come to you with a very important mission:

To make Peter Laird regret the day he decided to change the spelling of Michaelangelo!

I began my mission with a letter to Peter that was printed in issue #6 of the new comic (using my real name, which is quite similar to the one you see .. but you'll have to read the comic to figure it out). Peter replied that my letter made him seriously consider changing back to the old spelling, but decided to stick with removing the "A" from Michaelangelo.

So now I've decided to form the "Michaelangelo" Defense League! Peter may be a god in the world of the TMNT, but this is something I strongly feel to be wrong. Mikey has always been my favorite Turtle, so I'm gonna fight for him!

Anyways, I've just come here to ask for your support. Please feel free to add something to your signature (you can copy mine if you like). Eventually I want to get T-shirts designed .. which I plan to wear if I'm ever lucky enough to meet Peter in person.

*Nickokapo* · 12-15-2002, 03:56 AM

Yeah i'm with ya!I like michaelangelo better, i don't mind how it really was meant to be spelled i knew him by that name all this time and i wish they'd keep it like that.

**Karpo_007** · 12-15-2002, 04:57 AM

I don't think it is that bad that he decided to change.

**Kali** · 12-15-2002, 10:42 AM

I think Peter has the right to change the spelling of the name if he wishes. But I'M gonna still spell it Michaelangelo.

~~Tokka-B~~ · 12-15-2002, 10:44 AM

Yea, I agree with Karpo, except I think it is better that they changed it! They were obviously named after the artists and there is no Michaelangelo, that would be like a Jewish Italian type of artist which there weren't very many of back then... Plus, it just seems right since all the other names are Italian, and one would be American...whatever, I am losing track here...

**Karpo_007** · 12-15-2002, 11:19 AM

When they noticed the error, the First issue had already been printed, and it was too late to change it. And because it was a success, they decided not to. Well, Noe that the TMNT is having a second coming, New comic and new cartoon, It's the best time to change it.

*Jephael* · 12-15-2002, 11:48 AM

I don't really have a preference. Either way, it's the same character. Infact it may even help signify the differences that will be made between the Californian surf-boy persona they gave him in the old show and the more average laid back persona they'll give him in the new show.

**Karpo_007** · 12-15-2002, 11:49 AM

Well that isn't entirely right, It was spelled that way in Mirage too...

*Jephael* · 12-15-2002, 11:53 AM

I know, but that's the only universe of the TMNT that is being continued in this century while everything else is set in a brand new universe. The Mirage comics are the only place where the change will have been more obvious, while in the new show it will look like they've been spelling his name that way all along.

**Karpo_007** · 12-15-2002, 11:54 AM

Thats true. And thats why now is the best time to change it.

Aztec General · 12-15-2002, 12:33 PM

At the risk of sounding rude: Why exactly would anyone care about this? It's the letter "A", get over it. It's an insignifficant change. It's not like he's completely changing his name or making him a transvestite.

He said very clearly it was something that bothered him for a long time. It's his character, and his choice so let him change it. He's not going to change it back, because one person apparently has an affinity for the letter A.

**Karpo_007** · 12-15-2002, 12:35 PM

Yeah it doesnt matter to me anyway, but to somepeople it does...

~~Tokka-B~~ · 12-15-2002, 01:19 PM

Sorry, but the name Michaelangelo just makes no sense, Michelangelo is the proper way to spell it, and yes it does matter, because it describes the turtle's er nationality, lol...if thats possible...?

Aztec General · 12-15-2002, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tokka

Sorry, but the name Michaelangelo just makes no sense, Michelangelo is the proper way to spell it, and yes it does matter, because it describes the turtle's er nationality, lol...if thats possible...?

I'm not certain if you were refering to me or Karpo, but I'm fine with Laird changing it so that it is spelt correctly. I just have no idea why any fan would be offended by the change. There should be more important things to worry about in life, or in the world of the TMNT.

*heretic888* · 12-15-2002, 02:07 PM

i have no problem with Laird deciding to use the correct spelling....

~~Tokka-B~~ · 12-15-2002, 02:58 PM

Yea, I agree, this really isn't a big deal to be worrying about....instead we need to worry about dvds, lol...

*Roseangelo* · 12-15-2002, 05:39 PM

It seems I have underestimated the number of people who have a similar personal connection to the TMNT as I have. Most people whom I have spoken to about this do agree with me. Is this something that I lose sleep over? Heck no. But I will always stand by the fact that changing the spelling of something after 19 years makes no sense.

I actually find it to be quite similar to if I suddenly decided to change the spelling of my name to Rosemarie. It's completely different and certainly not me. As I personally view "Michelangelo" to not be Mikey.

*Duke* · 12-15-2002, 05:51 PM

After reading this forum i understand both sides. Personally i don't see a problem with changing the name. Yeah, it would be nice to keep it the same, but in his mind its nice to change it. And if he feels it should be changed now is the perfect time. It in no ways does any damage to whom mikey is. It also does no damage to who the turtles are. Its not like they want to make another next mutation tv show. All he wants to do is change the spelling to the way he wanted it to be in the first place. No harm, no foul.

Apple Cat · 12-15-2002, 10:01 PM

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Aztec General · 12-15-2002, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple Cat

How can it be wrong to not have an A in "Michaelangelo"?

Well said.

12-15-2002, 03:54 AM	#1
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,116	Join the "Michaelangelo" Defense League! Hi Everyone! This is my first post here, but I've been around TMNT fandom for quite awhile. I come to you with a very important mission: To make Peter Laird regret the day he decided to change the spelling of Michaelangelo! I began my mission with a letter to Peter that was printed in issue #6 of the new comic (using my real name, which is quite similar to the one you see .. but you'll have to read the comic to figure it out). Peter replied that my letter made him seriously consider changing back to the old spelling, but decided to stick with removing the "A" from Michaelangelo. So now I've decided to form the "Michaelangelo" Defense League! Peter may be a god in the world of the TMNT, but this is something I strongly feel to be wrong. Mikey has always been my favorite Turtle, so I'm gonna fight for him! Anyways, I've just come here to ask for your support. Please feel free to add something to your signature (you can copy mine if you like). Eventually I want to get T-shirts designed .. which I plan to wear if I'm ever lucky enough to meet Peter in person. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

12-15-2002, 03:56 AM	#2
Nickokapo Emperor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,802	Yeah i'm with ya!I like michaelangelo better, i don't mind how it really was meant to be spelled i knew him by that name all this time and i wish they'd keep it like that. __________________

12-15-2002, 11:48 AM	#7
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I don't really have a preference. Either way, it's the same character. Infact it may even help signify the differences that will be made between the Californian surf-boy persona they gave him in the old show and the more average laid back persona they'll give him in the new show. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

12-15-2002, 11:53 AM	#9
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I know, but that's the only universe of the TMNT that is being continued in this century while everything else is set in a brand new universe. The Mirage comics are the only place where the change will have been more obvious, while in the new show it will look like they've been spelling his name that way all along. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

12-15-2002, 12:33 PM	#11
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	At the risk of sounding rude: Why exactly would anyone care about this? It's the letter "A", get over it. It's an insignifficant change. It's not like he's completely changing his name or making him a transvestite. He said very clearly it was something that bothered him for a long time. It's his character, and his choice so let him change it. He's not going to change it back, because one person apparently has an affinity for the letter A. __________________

12-15-2002, 04:57 AM	#3
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I don't think it is that bad that he decided to change.

12-15-2002, 10:42 AM	#4
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	I think Peter has the right to change the spelling of the name if he wishes. But I'M gonna still spell it Michaelangelo.

12-15-2002, 10:44 AM	#5
~~Tokka-B~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lost Sewer Posts: 1,829	Yea, I agree with Karpo, except I think it is better that they changed it! They were obviously named after the artists and there is no Michaelangelo, that would be like a Jewish Italian type of artist which there weren't very many of back then... Plus, it just seems right since all the other names are Italian, and one would be American...whatever, I am losing track here...

12-15-2002, 11:19 AM	#6
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	When they noticed the error, the First issue had already been printed, and it was too late to change it. And because it was a success, they decided not to. Well, Noe that the TMNT is having a second coming, New comic and new cartoon, It's the best time to change it.

12-15-2002, 11:49 AM	#8
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Well that isn't entirely right, It was spelled that way in Mirage too...

12-15-2002, 11:54 AM	#10
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Thats true. And thats why now is the best time to change it.

12-15-2002, 12:35 PM	#12
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Yeah it doesnt matter to me anyway, but to somepeople it does...

12-15-2002, 01:19 PM	#13
~~Tokka-B~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lost Sewer Posts: 1,829	Sorry, but the name Michaelangelo just makes no sense, Michelangelo is the proper way to spell it, and yes it does matter, because it describes the turtle's er nationality, lol...if thats possible...?

12-15-2002, 02:07 PM	#15
heretic888 Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,344	hmm i have no problem with Laird deciding to use the correct spelling.... __________________ "Ninpo began as training to become a moral people and to learn to endure in whatever social condition one is in; to know and accept one's fate, and to live for human beings and all other creatures. The person who masters all of these is a Ninja." (Masaaki Hatsumi)

12-15-2002, 02:58 PM	#16
~~Tokka-B~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lost Sewer Posts: 1,829	Yea, I agree, this really isn't a big deal to be worrying about....instead we need to worry about dvds, lol...

12-15-2002, 05:39 PM	#17
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,116	It seems I have underestimated the number of people who have a similar personal connection to the TMNT as I have. Most people whom I have spoken to about this do agree with me. Is this something that I lose sleep over? Heck no. But I will always stand by the fact that changing the spelling of something after 19 years makes no sense. I actually find it to be quite similar to if I suddenly decided to change the spelling of my name to Rosemarie. It's completely different and certainly not me. As I personally view "Michelangelo" to not be Mikey. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

12-15-2002, 05:51 PM	#18
Duke Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,913	After reading this forum i understand both sides. Personally i don't see a problem with changing the name. Yeah, it would be nice to keep it the same, but in his mind its nice to change it. And if he feels it should be changed now is the perfect time. It in no ways does any damage to whom mikey is. It also does no damage to who the turtles are. Its not like they want to make another next mutation tv show. All he wants to do is change the spelling to the way he wanted it to be in the first place. No harm, no foul.

12-15-2002, 10:01 PM	#19
Apple Cat Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 528	---delete this Last edited by Apple Cat; 10-19-2008 at 06:32 AM.