If You Click One "Classic Ep Talk", Click This One: Leonardo Lightens Up

*Cipher* · 07-08-2009, 04:59 PM

To hell with the first five episodes. Everybody and their cat loves the first five episodes, and if their cat doesn't, it's never too young to be taught to love them.

You know what episode everybody doesn't love? 1990's "Leonardo Lightens Up." But, I assert, everyone should love it for one simple reason:

Splinter. Skateboarding. Contest.

Repeat that over and over again until you can fully appreciate the robust blend of awesomeness. Also, Leo becomes such a hilariously over-the-top douche in the episode that it's one of the funniest in the series, even if some of it is unintentional.

*ToTheNines* · 07-08-2009, 05:02 PM

Lol, this is one of the "bad" episodes that I never skip. I'm gald Cam Clarke got to goof around for once, Leo was such a one dimensional dingus in the OT.

Cowabunga Kiefer · 07-08-2009, 05:26 PM

I kinda enjoyed it really because it was revolved around Leonardo. It's great to see even a fearless leader to have some sense of humor every once in a while! Yes, the whole Splinter skateboarding thing has been scientifically proven to be...awesome!

*Cipher* · 07-08-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines04876

Lol, this is one of the "bad" episodes that I never skip.

No joke, this is one of my favorite Turtles anything ever.

It's great because by the time you get to the third act you think "This couldn't possibly get more ridiculous." I mean, the episode starts with Donatello conveniently pulling a "Personatlity Modifying Ray" out of the closet and Leo puts a bomb in a turkey. That alone is enough to earn a place in TMNT's hall of fame. But this episode, bless its heart, had to outdo itself. And it does it in the form of Splinter somberly delcaring that he must out-skateboard Leonardo.

And I forgot to mention it has one of the best one-off villains in the series.

EDIT-- Plus, f*cking earmuffs? Top five material for sure.

*XERO* · 07-09-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cipher

I mean, the episode starts with Donatello conveniently pulling a "Personatlity Modifying Ray" out of the closet and Leo puts a bomb in a turkey.

Dude, you caught me off guard with THAT one!

*Scandia* · 07-09-2009, 04:35 PM

Well I loved that episode when I first watched it. But then, I am a Leonardo fan.

doomiscool · 07-09-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cipher

I mean, the episode starts with Donatello conveniently pulling a "Personatlity Modifying Ray" out of the closet

Doesn't everyone have one of those in their closet?

But anyway, I love this episode, it's just full of awesome!

TheUltimateShredhead · 07-09-2009, 07:23 PM

I often mix this ep with leonardo is missing(final ep of season 4) for some reason

Well, anyways, it's a cool ep, maybe not my fav, but cool.

NameGoesHere1066 · 07-09-2009, 10:15 PM

This episode is so bad it's good. I cringe when I watch it, but there is something that every die hard leonardo fan should realize about this episode. Leonardo is sticking it to his brothers on purpose!

And the Splinter thing was cute, for some reason I got a 2k3 Splinter vibe off of him when he challenged Leo to a contest. LOL!

*Cipher* · 07-09-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NameGoesHere1066

This episode is so bad it's good. I cringe when I watch it, but there is something that every die hard leonardo fan should realize about this episode. Leonardo is sticking it to his brothers on purpose!

I really, really doubt the writer had any kind of character epiphany in mind. And to be honest, I don't see it in the episode either. It's just so over-the-top ridiculous that you can't help but love it.

But, for the sake of discussion, I'll humor the other side. Is there anyone who absolutely hates this one?

wyldsilence · 11-29-2009, 09:45 PM

what's to hate? This is one of my favorites because I remember it sooo well. I must have taped it and watched it over and over again as a kid becuase as I rewatched it on dvd I had that wave of dejavu/nostalgia hit me like never before.

*Jephael* · 11-30-2009, 03:52 PM

I was just watching this episode a couple of weeks ago. It always makes me chuckle!

*Spitfire* · 11-30-2009, 04:03 PM

This one is classic in that respect but "Cowabunga Shred-head" takes the cake for me in that department. Watching Shredder act like a stoned surfer is just hilarious. His facial expressions and the way he phrases things is dead on. I love the part where he goes nuts and starts blasting his holographic machine with a laser gun.

*Krutch* · 12-01-2009, 01:33 AM

Just watched this one on Youtube when I read this topic.

Just... thank you

themaxonline · 12-01-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Juggalo

Just watched this one on Youtube when I read this topic.

Just... thank you

Not a huge fan. I preferred Unidentifying Flying Leonardo of the three Leo eps from season 4 but next time I watch this one, I'll open my mind a bit based on the love. I typically don't skip this one though. And yeah, the earmuffs thing was absolutely gonzo. LOL!!!

*Cipher* · 12-01-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

This one is classic in that respect but "Cowabunga Shred-head" takes the cake for me in that department. Watching Shredder act like a stoned surfer is just hilarious. His facial expressions and the way he phrases things is dead on. I love the part where he goes nuts and starts blasting his holographic machine with a laser gun.

The difference between that episode and this one is that the former was actually well done and hit most of its jokes just right.

"Leonardo Lightens Up" tries to be a little bit funny, but is so bad that it ends up being incredibly funny by accident.

Still one of my favorites.

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Just watched this one on Youtube when I read this topic.

Just... thank you

Glad I could spread the love.

Tomoshibi Amatsu · 12-02-2009, 12:51 PM

I'd say this episode is right up there with the one where Raph becomes a stand up comedian.

*Powder* · 12-02-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Juggalo

Just watched this one on Youtube when I read this topic.

Just... thank you

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*Krutch* · 12-03-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Buy TMNT DVD's. Buy TMNT DVD's. Buy TMNT DVD's. Buy TMNT DVD's. Buy TMNT DVD's. Buy TMNT DVD's. Buy TMNT DVD's. Buy TMNT DVD's. Buy TMNT DVD's.

Uhh.. thanks for the encouragement? I own all the seasons. I just havent watched every episode of every season. Relax, homie

I'm all about having a pretty DVD shelf.

*ToTheNines* · 03-17-2010, 12:48 PM

For all those people who hated the scene from Turtles Forever in which Donatello uses a wrench as a hammer... watch this episode, he does the exact same sh*t lol.

Mean-spirited parody my ass.

07-08-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	If You Click One "Classic Ep Talk", Click This One: Leonardo Lightens Up To hell with the first five episodes. Everybody and their cat loves the first five episodes, and if their cat doesn't, it's never too young to be taught to love them. You know what episode everybody doesn't love? 1990's "Leonardo Lightens Up." But, I assert, everyone should love it for one simple reason: Splinter. Skateboarding. Contest. Repeat that over and over again until you can fully appreciate the robust blend of awesomeness. Also, Leo becomes such a hilariously over-the-top douche in the episode that it's one of the funniest in the series, even if some of it is unintentional. Last edited by Cipher; 07-08-2009 at 05:06 PM.

07-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#6
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Well I loved that episode when I first watched it. But then, I am a Leonardo fan. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

07-09-2009, 10:15 PM	#9
NameGoesHere1066 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at home LOL Posts: 957	This episode is so bad it's good. I cringe when I watch it, but there is something that every die hard leonardo fan should realize about this episode. Leonardo is sticking it to his brothers on purpose! And the Splinter thing was cute, for some reason I got a 2k3 Splinter vibe off of him when he challenged Leo to a contest. LOL! __________________ ]

11-30-2009, 03:52 PM	#12
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,142	I was just watching this episode a couple of weeks ago. It always makes me chuckle! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

11-30-2009, 04:03 PM	#13
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	This one is classic in that respect but "Cowabunga Shred-head" takes the cake for me in that department. Watching Shredder act like a stoned surfer is just hilarious. His facial expressions and the way he phrases things is dead on. I love the part where he goes nuts and starts blasting his holographic machine with a laser gun. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

07-08-2009, 05:02 PM	#2
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,063	Lol, this is one of the "bad" episodes that I never skip. I'm gald Cam Clarke got to goof around for once, Leo was such a one dimensional dingus in the OT.

07-08-2009, 05:26 PM	#3
Cowabunga Kiefer Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Born in Nashville, now I live in NYC. No TMNT sightings yet... Posts: 303	I kinda enjoyed it really because it was revolved around Leonardo. It's great to see even a fearless leader to have some sense of humor every once in a while! Yes, the whole Splinter skateboarding thing has been scientifically proven to be...awesome!

07-09-2009, 07:23 PM	#8
TheUltimateShredhead Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 642	I often mix this ep with leonardo is missing(final ep of season 4) for some reason Well, anyways, it's a cool ep, maybe not my fav, but cool.

11-29-2009, 09:45 PM	#11
wyldsilence Mouser Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	what's to hate? This is one of my favorites because I remember it sooo well. I must have taped it and watched it over and over again as a kid becuase as I rewatched it on dvd I had that wave of dejavu/nostalgia hit me like never before.

12-01-2009, 01:33 AM	#14
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	Just watched this one on Youtube when I read this topic. Just... thank you

12-02-2009, 12:51 PM	#17
Tomoshibi Amatsu Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvaina Posts: 275	I'd say this episode is right up there with the one where Raph becomes a stand up comedian. __________________

03-17-2010, 12:48 PM	#20
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,063	For all those people who hated the scene from Turtles Forever in which Donatello uses a wrench as a hammer... watch this episode, he does the exact same sh*t lol. Mean-spirited parody my ass.