Turtles paying for Pizza

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 10-15-2009, 07:25 PM

I read something on Internet Movie Database about some of the goofs from the first ninja turtles movie. More errors are typed but one caught my eye:

Plot Holes: Where do the Ninja Turtles get the money to order pizza?

In the original 1990 movie, Michaelangelo hands the pizza guy a $10. Where did the $10 bill come from--I can understand it fell into the sewers.

Anyways, thought i'd bring up this topic to share and bring back memories.

BoggleKng · 10-15-2009, 07:46 PM

private Swiss bank account?.. also, what the heck is Mikey eating in this scene?

*ToTheNines* · 10-15-2009, 08:15 PM

That's not a plot hole. I mean, you only see them paying for pizza once in the whole film... even when you factor in inflation 10 bucks wasn't worth that much in 1990, they could have easily found it.

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Originally Posted by BoggleKng

private Swiss bank account?.. also, what the heck is Mikey eating in this scene?

Popsicle stick.

BoggleKng · 10-15-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Popsicle stick.

Yes, but no popsicle?!!

*ToTheNines* · 10-15-2009, 08:40 PM

If he's any thing like me, he just likes to chew on stuff. A pen won't last two minutes with me.

*Scandia* · 10-15-2009, 09:08 PM

When I was 13 and watching the OT, I explained this off as the Turtles doing odd jobs at night to obtain money. What kind of odd jobs, and how they got them, I do not know- I was so young back then.

Nowadays, I think it is more likely that they have found money in the sewers. Or pawned things off. Or in select universes, Hamato Yoshi left money behind.

Cowabunga Kiefer · 10-15-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Scandia

When I was 13 and watching the OT, I explained this off as the Turtles doing odd jobs at night to obtain money. What kind of odd jobs, and how they got them, I do not know- I was so young back then.

Nowadays, I think it is more likely that they have found money in the sewers. Or pawned things off. Or in select universes, Hamato Yoshi left money behind.

Yeah, I remember hearing about that somewhere....I think it was on these forums...... or maybe at work.....lots of money gets lost in the sewer apparently!

TurtleNinja · 10-15-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowabunga Kiefer

Yeah, I remember hearing about that somewhere....I think it was on these forums...... or maybe at work.....lots of money gets lost in the sewer apparently!

I think Donnie may have had something to do with acquiring cash (being the genius) plus Splinter was above the surface for many years with his former Master, I'm sure he may have found a way to obtain money...

...I think it's a plot hole though

*oldmanwinters* · 10-15-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Scandia

When I was 13 and watching the OT, I explained this off as the Turtles doing odd jobs at night to obtain money. What kind of odd jobs, and how they got them, I do not know- I was so young back then.

Nowadays, I think it is more likely that they have found money in the sewers. Or pawned things off. Or in select universes, Hamato Yoshi left money behind.

I've always liked Tony Day's take on that:
http://www.trydowave.com/turtles2.web.htm
http://www.trydowave.com/turtles3.web.htm
http://www.trydowave.com/turtles4.web.htm
http://www.trydowave.com/turtles5.web.htm

Archon_Turtle · 10-15-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BoggleKng

Yes, but no popsicle?!!

well, when donnie enters the scene, mikey points out that the pizza guy only has seconds until he is late. Implying that hes been standing there for quite some time.

SSSS · 10-16-2009, 10:44 AM

I don't really fancy the idea of the Turtles having jobs. Reminds me of one of the complaints Nostalgia Critic had against the 2007 movie in his review. "Wait, the Turtles have JOBS? I guess they have to get their pizza somehow...but were they like STEALING before?"

Seurat · 10-18-2009, 07:01 AM

This issue isn't limited to just the first movie, but to ANY turtle continuity. They have a lot of the conveniences and luxuries of home - furniture, tv, comic books, kitchenware, etc. - as well as a need for food. How do they pay for it all in ANY universe? Here's my theories:

- Jobs, like any other normal human being. Perhaps they wear their famed trenchcoats. Or maybe they do like Donatello did in the third movie and work from home (Seriously... I've seen "work from home" fliers posted everywhere; it's not like it'd be hard to do). Do they need a bank account for that to work, though? Hmmm... perhaps they opened up a... shell account! *Rimshot* Sorry, couldn't resist.

- Pawning stuff. It's not unrealistic to imagine Donatello searching through a garbage dump, finding something useful, repairing it, and selling it good-as-new. Who knows? Splinter might count antiquing as one of his hobbies.

- Recycling. Sure, it's only a handful of change for every can you bring back, but can you imagine how many cans, bottles, and other recyclable garbage is found around New York City?

*Raph's Girl* · 10-18-2009, 08:54 AM

Well... In the original series episode where Splinter left them for a time. Donatello had a job at a fix it shop, Michelangelo had a cooking show, and Raphael had the party clown service.

Plus, they seemed to win alot of contests (like the trip around the world). Maybe they played alot of lotto?

*oldmanwinters* · 10-18-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Seurat

- Recycling. Sure, it's only a handful of change for every can you bring back, but can you imagine how many cans, bottles, and other recyclable garbage is found around New York City?

Ding! Ding! Ding!
We have a winner!

TMNTD · 10-18-2009, 11:19 AM

I always thought they took it from the crooks they beat up. And after meeting April, I always thought she gave them money.

*oldmanwinters* · 10-18-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNTD

I always thought they took it from the crooks they beat up.

Well, they did take the van from the Purple Dragon gang-members from the first episode of the 2k3 series, so it's possible.

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And after meeting April, I always thought she gave them money.

Considering all the times they saved her life and got her a story, it's the least she could've done!

Type 97 Chi-ha · 10-18-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Seurat

This issue isn't limited to just the first movie, but to ANY turtle continuity. They have a lot of the conveniences and luxuries of home - furniture, tv, comic books, kitchenware, etc. - as well as a need for food. How do they pay for it all in ANY universe? Here's my theories:

- Jobs, like any other normal human being. Perhaps they wear their famed trenchcoats. Or maybe they do like Donatello did in the third movie and work from home (Seriously... I've seen "work from home" fliers posted everywhere; it's not like it'd be hard to do). Do they need a bank account for that to work, though? Hmmm... perhaps they opened up a... shell account! *Rimshot* Sorry, couldn't resist.

- Pawning stuff. It's not unrealistic to imagine Donatello searching through a garbage dump, finding something useful, repairing it, and selling it good-as-new. Who knows? Splinter might count antiquing as one of his hobbies.

- Recycling. Sure, it's only a handful of change for every can you bring back, but can you imagine how many cans, bottles, and other recyclable garbage is found around New York City?

I've heard of shell corporations, but not shell accounts (though they may exist, who knows?). But those "work from home" offers are, without exception, scams.

The recycling and refurbishing of garbage, though...very clever!

Of course Donatello would be able to fix a lot of discarded items up and resell them! Too bad the idea wasn't brought up in the old cartoon-that would have been perfect.

Doc_ock_4mugen · 10-18-2009, 10:52 PM

A lot of their furniture and crap I believe that it comes from dumpster diving. Money issues... now that's another story. Some of it might get washed down the drain, but I kinda believe in the RPG approach. Beat enemies, steal their money and valuables.

*Scandia* · 10-19-2009, 06:31 AM

April gave them money and goodies AFTER they met her. BUT what about before meeting her. They had to get the money from somewhere.

Hence my explanation about "odd jobs" back then.

Cowabunga Kiefer · 10-19-2009, 07:56 AM

Ha ha, Master Splinter probably received inheritance from his owner probably. (or his parents when they transformed him from human to a rat).

10-15-2009, 07:25 PM	#1
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	Turtles paying for Pizza I read something on Internet Movie Database about some of the goofs from the first ninja turtles movie. More errors are typed but one caught my eye: Plot Holes: Where do the Ninja Turtles get the money to order pizza? In the original 1990 movie, Michaelangelo hands the pizza guy a $10. Where did the $10 bill come from--I can understand it fell into the sewers. Anyways, thought i'd bring up this topic to share and bring back memories. __________________ 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...

10-15-2009, 07:46 PM	#2
BoggleKng Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 1,224	private Swiss bank account?.. also, what the heck is Mikey eating in this scene? __________________ You guys mind telling me what you're doing to my little green pal over there, hm? -Casey Jones, TMNT movie...

10-15-2009, 09:08 PM	#6
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	When I was 13 and watching the OT, I explained this off as the Turtles doing odd jobs at night to obtain money. What kind of odd jobs, and how they got them, I do not know- I was so young back then. Nowadays, I think it is more likely that they have found money in the sewers. Or pawned things off. Or in select universes, Hamato Yoshi left money behind. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

10-16-2009, 10:44 AM	#11
SSSS Thug Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sewer Posts: 63	I don't really fancy the idea of the Turtles having jobs. Reminds me of one of the complaints Nostalgia Critic had against the 2007 movie in his review. "Wait, the Turtles have JOBS? I guess they have to get their pizza somehow...but were they like STEALING before?" __________________

10-18-2009, 07:01 AM	#12
Seurat Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 143	This issue isn't limited to just the first movie, but to ANY turtle continuity. They have a lot of the conveniences and luxuries of home - furniture, tv, comic books, kitchenware, etc. - as well as a need for food. How do they pay for it all in ANY universe? Here's my theories: - Jobs, like any other normal human being. Perhaps they wear their famed trenchcoats. Or maybe they do like Donatello did in the third movie and work from home (Seriously... I've seen "work from home" fliers posted everywhere; it's not like it'd be hard to do). Do they need a bank account for that to work, though? Hmmm... perhaps they opened up a... *shell account!* Rimshot Sorry, couldn't resist. - Pawning stuff. It's not unrealistic to imagine Donatello searching through a garbage dump, finding something useful, repairing it, and selling it good-as-new. Who knows? Splinter might count antiquing as one of his hobbies. - Recycling. Sure, it's only a handful of change for every can you bring back, but can you imagine how many cans, bottles, and other recyclable garbage is found around New York City? __________________ Don: The perimeter's quiet. Leo: Yeah, a little too quiet. Don: Well that was easy. Leo: Yeah, a little too easy. Don: Look! It's Raph! Mike: Yeah, a little too Raph!

10-15-2009, 08:40 PM	#5
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,080	If he's any thing like me, he just likes to chew on stuff. A pen won't last two minutes with me.

10-18-2009, 08:54 AM	#13
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Well... In the original series episode where Splinter left them for a time. Donatello had a job at a fix it shop, Michelangelo had a cooking show, and Raphael had the party clown service. Plus, they seemed to win alot of contests (like the trip around the world). Maybe they played alot of lotto? __________________

10-18-2009, 11:19 AM	#15
TMNTD Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 109	I always thought they took it from the crooks they beat up. And after meeting April, I always thought she gave them money.

10-18-2009, 10:52 PM	#18
Doc_ock_4mugen Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 389	A lot of their furniture and crap I believe that it comes from dumpster diving. Money issues... now that's another story. Some of it might get washed down the drain, but I kinda believe in the RPG approach. Beat enemies, steal their money and valuables. __________________ Mikey might be part of Nick now, but he still loves Miley... I mean Hannah... Stupid Secret Identity!!

10-19-2009, 06:31 AM	#19
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	April gave them money and goodies AFTER they met her. BUT what about before meeting her. They had to get the money from somewhere. Hence my explanation about "odd jobs" back then. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

10-19-2009, 07:56 AM	#20
Cowabunga Kiefer Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Born in Nashville, now I live in NYC. No TMNT sightings yet... Posts: 303	Ha ha, Master Splinter probably received inheritance from his owner probably. (or his parents when they transformed him from human to a rat).