Question on Original Toon

Leonardo87 · 08-26-2007, 01:06 AM

I don't want to sound like an idiot or anything, but when Splinter told April their story. I wondered at the part when he said "for obvious reasons" was suppose to represent.

*Scandia* · 08-26-2007, 06:07 AM

Was it when Splinter was breaking the boards?

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 08-26-2007, 10:53 AM

Yeah, as soon as he mutates into a rat, and as he is breaking the boards, his exact quote is: "My wards (the turtles) nicknamed me Splinter, for obvious reasons". the viewers are the ones that are supposed the see the obvious reasons of him chopping the boards.

Leonardo87 · 08-26-2007, 11:22 AM

oh ok, thank you, i feel so embarrassed now

*oldmanwinters* · 08-26-2007, 12:15 PM

This is a subtle yet effective breach of the 4th wall. Then again...

Maybe Splinter had compiled a video archive of their origin story and played the tape for April as he narrated?

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 08-26-2007, 01:07 PM

Donatello breaches the 4th role i think in the same episode when he says to april: No, no, april. it's too dangerous. you wouldn't last 5 minutes in a pizzaria.

then he turns to face the viewers and says: i've always wanted to say lines like that.

TheAnimatedSeries · 08-28-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by donatello22

Donatello breaches the 4th role i think in the same episode when he says to april: No, no, april. it's too dangerous. you wouldn't last 5 minutes in a pizzaria.

then he turns to face the viewers and says: i've always wanted to say lines like that.

"You wouldnt last five minutes in a NINJA PIZZA PARLOR" is still one of the most badass lines of dialouge ever written.

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 08-28-2007, 09:51 PM

I agree but i must point out also what the turtles order

1 shashimi pizza that Raph orders and 3 whipped cream pizzas...in good health according to the waiter.

TheAnimatedSeries · 08-31-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by donatello22

I agree but i must point out also what the turtles order

1 shashimi pizza that Raph orders and 3 whipped cream pizzas...in good health according to the waiter.

The Turtles sure knew how to kill a pie.

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 09-01-2007, 01:54 PM

Pizza is a type of pie...just with meat and cheese and toppings...pie on the other hand is just crust and whipped cream...in good health

08-26-2007, 01:06 AM	#1
Leonardo87 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus Indiana Posts: 688	Question on Original Toon I don't want to sound like an idiot or anything, but when Splinter told April their story. I wondered at the part when he said "for obvious reasons" was suppose to represent.

08-26-2007, 06:07 AM	#2
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Was it when Splinter was breaking the boards? __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

08-26-2007, 10:53 AM	#3
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	Yeah, as soon as he mutates into a rat, and as he is breaking the boards, his exact quote is: "My wards (the turtles) nicknamed me Splinter, for obvious reasons". the viewers are the ones that are supposed the see the obvious reasons of him chopping the boards. __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...

08-26-2007, 12:15 PM	#5
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,482	This is a subtle yet effective breach of the 4th wall. Then again... Maybe Splinter had compiled a video archive of their origin story and played the tape for April as he narrated? __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

08-26-2007, 01:07 PM	#6
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	Donatello breaches the 4th role i think in the same episode when he says to april: No, no, april. it's too dangerous. you wouldn't last 5 minutes in a pizzaria. then he turns to face the viewers and says: i've always wanted to say lines like that. __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...

08-26-2007, 11:22 AM	#4
Leonardo87 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus Indiana Posts: 688	oh ok, thank you, i feel so embarrassed now

08-28-2007, 09:51 PM	#8
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	I agree but i must point out also what the turtles order 1 shashimi pizza that Raph orders and 3 whipped cream pizzas...in good health according to the waiter. __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...

09-01-2007, 01:54 PM	#10
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	Pizza is a type of pie...just with meat and cheese and toppings...pie on the other hand is just crust and whipped cream...in good health __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...