Raphael or Raphael?

TMNTD · 09-21-2009, 10:29 PM

In every incarnation of the turtles, Leo, Mike, and Don are basically portrayed the same. But Raph was either the angry badass in the comics, movie, and new toon, or the wise ass in the OT. Which is your favorite Rapheal ?

*Roseangelo* · 09-21-2009, 10:35 PM

I prefer Raphael. But that's just me.

**GK Punk** · 09-21-2009, 11:09 PM

Rob Van Dam

*Weapon X* · 09-21-2009, 11:13 PM

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Rob Van Dam

He always wins.

*gobo* · 09-22-2009, 12:27 AM

I preferred the smart-ass. Better than a dumb-ass, you know...

NEXT POLL: Michaelangelo, the laid-back surfer or Michelangelo, the ritalin kid?
But, seriously... Please fix those misspellings. They're making my eyes itch. >_<

SSSS · 09-22-2009, 03:30 AM

Anger-issues, angst-ridden Raph ftw! Wise-crackin' old Raph's character wasn't too distinct from Mike and Don since they also cracked jokes, as did Leo sometimes too, I suppose. So badass

Raph for me.

**Jester** · 09-22-2009, 06:35 AM

I am a Raph fan because of the "Cool but Crue (or is it rude....I'm never positive)" Raph of the OT so, I'mma go with Rob Paulsen's Raph. (Like there was any doubt right?)

FearlessLeader · 09-22-2009, 08:12 AM

I prefer Mirage Raphael, though classifying him as the "angry, badass" really makes him kind a a caricature of who he really is as a character.

But it's what you gave me so it is what I voted for.

**Barkworm** · 09-22-2009, 08:49 AM

This thread had a very amusing aspect to it but then GK came along and ruined the title!

The poll and the first post are still great though.

**GK Punk** · 09-22-2009, 09:10 AM

Sure, blame me!

Ok.. it was me...

*Anarchistguy* · 09-22-2009, 10:06 AM

I'm not sure, but I think Archie Raph was more on the angry side...

*gobo* · 09-22-2009, 10:22 AM

I was thinking the same thing. Archie Raph was the constantly peeved version of his cartoon basis. Clown, he ain't.

Cowabunga Kiefer · 09-22-2009, 11:45 AM

Definitely OT. I don't mind watching the bad ass version, just because it adds for character for the group. But man, when I see OT Raph it's just awesome to see (episode 2 "Enter the Shredder") You can be sarcastic even in an angry way!

*Cipher* · 09-22-2009, 12:31 PM

While I respect the need for a more dramatic character in serious versions, I find old toon Raph much less irritating, and usually pretty funny. So that's my personal preference.

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NEXT POLL: Michaelangelo, the laid-back surfer or Michelangelo, the ritalin kid?

Unlike Raphael, this actually has a correct answer.

*Warhorse* · 09-22-2009, 05:11 PM

I'm not too familiar with the comics, but the 2k3 toon I thought did a nice job of balancing an angry Raph and a sarcastic one at the same time. Gotta love the bold line "Karai should stab Leo more often!" Either way, when he's not PO, he often cracks jokes to enlighten situations. So, he's not that far off from his 87 counterpart.

But while Raph became my favorite in the 87 cartoon, the 1990 enraged Raph brought the character to a whole new light, and have since then favored the Turtle always fighting his inner demons.

*cowabunga14* · 09-22-2009, 05:54 PM

I'd say the Archie/OT one. I find him much easier to appreciate than the other version.

RGKameko · 09-22-2009, 06:18 PM

I'm going to have to go with Bad Ass.
I always loved the show, but never loved a certin one until the 2003 series came on.

*shuriken* · 09-22-2009, 07:17 PM

Bad ass one. I liked the OT wise cracking sarcastic Raph as well but it wasn't too diferent from Mikey or Don.

*Andrew NDB* · 09-22-2009, 08:08 PM

This thread was far more entertaining when Raphael was misspelled.

*Weapon X* · 09-22-2009, 08:14 PM

I actually ended up going with Old Toon Raphael. It's that incarnation that made him my favorite Turtle for the past like 5 years and he was way funnier then Michelangelo.

View Poll Results: Which version of Rapheal is your favorite ?
Rapheal, the angry bad ass (Mirage/Movie/NT)	32	69.57%
Rapheal, the sarcastic smart ass( Archie/OT)	15	32.61%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

09-21-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
TMNTD Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 109	Raphael or Raphael? In every incarnation of the turtles, Leo, Mike, and Don are basically portrayed the same. But Raph was either the angry badass in the comics, movie, and new toon, or the wise ass in the OT. Which is your favorite Rapheal ?

09-22-2009, 12:27 AM	#5
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I preferred the smart-ass. Better than a dumb-ass, you know... NEXT POLL: Michaelangelo, the laid-back surfer or Michelangelo, the ritalin kid? But, seriously... Please fix those misspellings. They're making my eyes itch. >_< __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

09-22-2009, 06:35 AM	#7
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	I am a Raph fan because of the "Cool but Crue (or is it rude....I'm never positive)" Raph of the OT so, I'mma go with Rob Paulsen's Raph. (Like there was any doubt right?) __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

09-22-2009, 08:12 AM	#8
FearlessLeader Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Watching Space Heroes Posts: 1,048	I prefer Mirage Raphael, though classifying him as the "angry, badass" really makes him kind a a caricature of who he really is as a character. But it's what you gave me so it is what I voted for. __________________ Artwork by Jim Lawson

09-21-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,110	I prefer Raphael. But that's just me.

09-21-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Rob Van Dam

09-22-2009, 03:30 AM	#6
SSSS Thug Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sewer Posts: 63	Anger-issues, angst-ridden Raph ftw! Wise-crackin' old Raph's character wasn't too distinct from Mike and Don since they also cracked jokes, as did Leo sometimes too, I suppose. So badass Raph for me.

09-22-2009, 08:49 AM	#9
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,666	This thread had a very amusing aspect to it but then GK came along and ruined the title! The poll and the first post are still great though. __________________ Don‘t be a douche.

09-22-2009, 09:10 AM	#10
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Sure, blame me! Ok.. it was me...

09-22-2009, 10:06 AM	#11
Anarchistguy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada (This country is too peaceful, Something's up...) Posts: 2,137	I'm not sure, but I think Archie Raph was more on the angry side... __________________ M.D.K. Maim! Destroy! Kill!!! "When my time comes, I wanna be buried face down, so those who don't like me can kiss my ass!" Last edited by Anarchistguy; 09-22-2009 at 10:43 AM.

09-22-2009, 10:22 AM	#12
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I was thinking the same thing. Archie Raph was the constantly peeved version of his cartoon basis. Clown, he ain't. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

09-22-2009, 11:45 AM	#13
Cowabunga Kiefer Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Born in Nashville, now I live in NYC. No TMNT sightings yet... Posts: 303	Definitely OT. I don't mind watching the bad ass version, just because it adds for character for the group. But man, when I see OT Raph it's just awesome to see (episode 2 "Enter the Shredder") You can be sarcastic even in an angry way!

09-22-2009, 05:11 PM	#15
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	I'm not too familiar with the comics, but the 2k3 toon I thought did a nice job of balancing an angry Raph and a sarcastic one at the same time. Gotta love the bold line "Karai should stab Leo more often!" Either way, when he's not PO, he often cracks jokes to enlighten situations. So, he's not that far off from his 87 counterpart. But while Raph became my favorite in the 87 cartoon, the 1990 enraged Raph brought the character to a whole new light, and have since then favored the Turtle always fighting his inner demons.

09-22-2009, 05:54 PM	#16
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	I'd say the Archie/OT one. I find him much easier to appreciate than the other version. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

09-22-2009, 06:18 PM	#17
RGKameko Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 19	I'm going to have to go with Bad Ass. I always loved the show, but never loved a certin one until the 2003 series came on. __________________ My DeviantArt Account

09-22-2009, 07:17 PM	#18
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Bad ass one. I liked the OT wise cracking sarcastic Raph as well but it wasn't too diferent from Mikey or Don. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

09-22-2009, 08:08 PM	#19
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,296	This thread was far more entertaining when Raphael was misspelled. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

09-22-2009, 08:14 PM	#20
Weapon X Turtle Power! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,744	I actually ended up going with Old Toon Raphael. It's that incarnation that made him my favorite Turtle for the past like 5 years and he was way funnier then Michelangelo.