If the Four Turtles Weren't Ninjas . . .

Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan · 12-29-2002, 10:07 AM

Have you ever thought about what the four Turtles would be if they weren't ninjas? I think this was explored in cartoon episode #100, "Splinter Vanishes." Leonardo becomes a fitness trainer; Raphael sings silly song-a-grams; Donatello works at a fix-it shop; and Michaelangelo is a TV chef.

What do you guys think the Turtles would be if they weren't ninjas?

"All right, now, let's shake those booties!" - Leonardo, from "Splinter Vanishes"

MzTheInsomniac · 12-29-2002, 10:09 AM

Michaelangelo- a carney
Raphael- no career, he attends therapy
Donatello- the next Bill Gates
Leonardo- a women

**Karpo_007** · 12-29-2002, 10:19 AM

Well they weren't much Ninja in the old toon anyways... I don't know, the Original Mike would probably be a writer.

MzTheInsomniac · 12-29-2002, 10:20 AM

the onyl thing ninja was the way they dressed

Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan · 12-29-2002, 10:22 AM

Hhhmmm . . . Perhaps I should rephrase my question.

If the Ninja Turtles weren't the Turtles as we know them, what other occupation would they be, or what other position would they hold?

Maybe that will clear up confusions.

"Uh, boss, are you trying to tell us something?" - Bebop, from "The Foot Soldiers Are Revolting"

MzTheInsomniac · 12-29-2002, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMNTmz87

Michaelangelo- a carney
Raphael- no career, he attends therapy
Donatello- the next Bill Gates
Leonardo- a women

^^^^ same thing ^^^^

Greed · 12-29-2002, 10:33 AM

especially the part about Leo

*Jephael* · 12-29-2002, 12:11 PM

In any of the universes, Donatello would most likely become a computer anylist while Leonardo would become an olympic gymnast.

As for Michaelangelo and Raphael, it would rely heavily on their personas in each universe -

Cartoon Raph and Movie Mike could be comedians.
Cartoon Mike could work at a Pizza Hut.
Mirage Mike, a writer.
Movie + Mirage Raph could be demolishion workers.

**Karpo_007** · 12-29-2002, 12:17 PM

I could see original Raph fighting for money..

*Jephael* · 12-29-2002, 12:21 PM

Yeah, kinda like Spider-Man, before his uncle was killed.

ChibiKasai · 12-29-2002, 12:54 PM

Well, considering they're big, green, mutant turtles, I think their options would actually be rather limited.

But seriously, I think I agree mostly with Jephael. *Except* for Movie/Mirage Raph and Cartoon Mike...
Movie/Mirage Raph: I agree with Karpo. Fighting for Money sounds pretty Raphael-like.
Cartoon Mike: Pizza Hut? Isn't that kinda akin to setting a bull loose in a china shop?

Maybe Extreme Sports would be more to his liking.

*Jephael* · 12-29-2002, 01:06 PM

I thought of saying cartoon Mike could be a professional skateboarder.

Shellfox · 12-29-2002, 04:23 PM

Raph- Bounty Hunter
Don- R&D some where
Mike- Perfessional eating champ
Leo- Drunk on a street corner

*Jephael* · 12-29-2002, 06:11 PM

That sounds logical, but I would switch Raph and Leo around!

ChibiKasai · 12-29-2002, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shellfox

Raph- Bounty Hunter
Don- R&D some where
Mike- Perfessional eating champ
Leo- Drunk on a street corner

Awww...poor Leo! I'd gladly take him in...I'm sure I'll find ways to make him useful.

Jaxolyre · 12-29-2002, 06:38 PM

Mike I always pictured as a writer or even a cartoonist. Donatello would be a something related to computer repair, or systems anaylist. Raph would be a vigilante, or a bounty hunter. And last but not least, I think Leo would be a teacher like Splinter.

*Deathknight* · 12-29-2002, 06:52 PM

Man why is everyone beating up on Leonardo? Was he really THAT badly hated? But here's my opinion.
Donatello- Rocket Scientist
Michelangelo- Comedy Show Host or some kind of Pizza career
Raphael- Stand up comic
Leonardo- Owner of a fitness shop or maker of some kind of exercise equipment.

Greed · 12-29-2002, 06:55 PM

I think it would go like this

Raph: A fighter in the UFC
Leo: owns his on Dojo
Don: some kind of scientist or a enginer
Mike: a writer/pro skateboarder (probably not mirage but it be cool)

~~PWDESAI~~ · 12-29-2002, 06:57 PM

Cartoon wise
Mike- own a restaraunt where there would be extreme skateboarding waiters who serves only pizza
raph- comedian (sorta like that ep in the old cartoon starring buster stockman)
don- some sorta proffesor like in that ep featuring don going to college
Leo- probably a teacher of ninjitsu

Mirage wise
they would all probably be dead... they fight all the time in mirage

if they weren't dead or still being hunted....
Raph- would lead a gang
Mike- would be a writer
Leo- would still be doing some sorta ninjitsu
don- would be doing something smart

Image
Mike- Get his head chewed off by some freaky bat or something
Leo- would be ripped apart by a komodo dragon
Raph would have his face finished
Don- would live forever as a cyborg until he commited suicide

Jaxolyre · 12-29-2002, 06:57 PM

It would be awesome if Mike would start his own comic, if he weren't preoccupied with being a turtle and all...

12-29-2002, 10:09 AM	#2
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MzTheInsomniac Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Daaaaaaayton O hi O Posts: 680	the onyl thing ninja was the way they dressed __________________ www.wheeljack.com BEETCH GO THERE!!!!

12-29-2002, 10:33 AM	#7
Greed Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicago, ILL Posts: 931	especially the part about Leo __________________ Why? Because they're blacker than the blackest black times infinity. (Formerly known as Slash89, go ahead think back you know me.)

12-29-2002, 12:11 PM	#8
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	In any of the universes, Donatello would most likely become a computer anylist while Leonardo would become an olympic gymnast. As for Michaelangelo and Raphael, it would rely heavily on their personas in each universe - Cartoon Raph and Movie Mike could be comedians. Cartoon Mike could work at a Pizza Hut. Mirage Mike, a writer. Movie + Mirage Raph could be demolishion workers. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

12-29-2002, 12:54 PM	#11
ChibiKasai Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 126	Well, considering they're big, green, mutant turtles, I think their options would actually be rather limited. But seriously, I think I agree mostly with Jephael. Except for Movie/Mirage Raph and Cartoon Mike... Movie/Mirage Raph: I agree with Karpo. Fighting for Money sounds pretty Raphael-like. Cartoon Mike: Pizza Hut? Isn't that kinda akin to setting a bull loose in a china shop? Maybe Extreme Sports would be more to his liking. __________________ Have no fear of perfection- you'll never reach it. Salvador Dali www.kishiadesign.com

12-29-2002, 10:07 AM	#1
Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 835	If the Four Turtles Weren't Ninjas . . . Have you ever thought about what the four Turtles would be if they weren't ninjas? I think this was explored in cartoon episode #100, "Splinter Vanishes." Leonardo becomes a fitness trainer; Raphael sings silly song-a-grams; Donatello works at a fix-it shop; and Michaelangelo is a TV chef. What do you guys think the Turtles would be if they weren't ninjas? "All right, now, let's shake those booties!" - Leonardo, from "Splinter Vanishes"

12-29-2002, 10:19 AM	#3
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Well they weren't much Ninja in the old toon anyways... I don't know, the Original Mike would probably be a writer.

12-29-2002, 10:22 AM	#5
Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 835	Hhhmmm . . . Perhaps I should rephrase my question. If the Ninja Turtles weren't the Turtles as we know them, what other occupation would they be, or what other position would they hold? Maybe that will clear up confusions. "Uh, boss, are you trying to tell us something?" - Bebop, from "The Foot Soldiers Are Revolting"

12-29-2002, 12:17 PM	#9
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I could see original Raph fighting for money..

12-29-2002, 12:21 PM	#10
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Yeah, kinda like Spider-Man, before his uncle was killed. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

12-29-2002, 01:06 PM	#12
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I thought of saying cartoon Mike could be a professional skateboarder. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

12-29-2002, 04:23 PM	#13
Shellfox Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,234	Raph- Bounty Hunter Don- R&D some where Mike- Perfessional eating champ Leo- Drunk on a street corner

12-29-2002, 06:11 PM	#14
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	That sounds logical, but I would switch Raph and Leo around! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

12-29-2002, 06:38 PM	#16
Jaxolyre Random Punk Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Castle, PA Posts: 44	Mike I always pictured as a writer or even a cartoonist. Donatello would be a something related to computer repair, or systems anaylist. Raph would be a vigilante, or a bounty hunter. And last but not least, I think Leo would be a teacher like Splinter. __________________ "Just because their green doesn't mean you can't like them..."

12-29-2002, 06:52 PM	#17
Deathknight Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: One of the 972 rooms of the technodrome Posts: 1,995	Man why is everyone beating up on Leonardo? Was he really THAT badly hated? But here's my opinion. Donatello- Rocket Scientist Michelangelo- Comedy Show Host or some kind of Pizza career Raphael- Stand up comic Leonardo- Owner of a fitness shop or maker of some kind of exercise equipment. __________________ Shredder: "Ninja hall of fame? Ha! Where's MY statue?!" -My Brother, the Bad Guy

12-29-2002, 06:55 PM	#18
Greed Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicago, ILL Posts: 931	I think it would go like this Raph: A fighter in the UFC Leo: owns his on Dojo Don: some kind of scientist or a enginer Mike: a writer/pro skateboarder (probably not mirage but it be cool) __________________ Why? Because they're blacker than the blackest black times infinity. (Formerly known as Slash89, go ahead think back you know me.)

12-29-2002, 06:57 PM	#19
~~PWDESAI~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,873	Cartoon wise Mike- own a restaraunt where there would be extreme skateboarding waiters who serves only pizza raph- comedian (sorta like that ep in the old cartoon starring buster stockman) don- some sorta proffesor like in that ep featuring don going to college Leo- probably a teacher of ninjitsu Mirage wise they would all probably be dead... they fight all the time in mirage if they weren't dead or still being hunted.... Raph- would lead a gang Mike- would be a writer Leo- would still be doing some sorta ninjitsu don- would be doing something smart Image Mike- Get his head chewed off by some freaky bat or something Leo- would be ripped apart by a komodo dragon Raph would have his face finished Don- would live forever as a cyborg until he commited suicide