When you really think about it...

Krangfan · 05-19-2003, 08:10 PM

It's amazing how four teenage mutant ninja turtles became soooo popular. And it's also pretty cool how it's turtles, of all animals, turtles. I mean, they coulda picked something like a fox, or something more nimble. I guess that's what makes them so special, the fact that turtles, who seem to move rather slow, would become martial arts masters.

**Karpo_007** · 05-19-2003, 11:34 PM

Thats where it all began. TMMNT has been the most succesfull indie comic and a very succesfull children's franchice in the early 90's. What makes them so popular? Who knows. Like Eastman said in one interview "It must be the name".

Pepzi · 05-20-2003, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Karpo_007

"It must be the name".

Probly, I just reckon they are really cool, and because they all have a different pesonality you can sorta relate to them!

**Karpo_007** · 05-20-2003, 07:09 AM

I can't really say why I like the TMNT, it was my faotite cartoon when I was a kid, and thats whateventually brought me to Mirage. I guess on of the things is the aulity writing that unites bot Mirage and New cartoon. And of course the deep characters.

**Kali** · 05-20-2003, 10:56 AM

Well, first off, we've got the title. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" It really does roll off the tongue, and I don't think anyone reading it for the first time can say it without smiling. It's so obscure, it's one of those things you just have to check out.

Then, it hooks you with something for just about everyone. The diversity of elements is what's made and kept it popular. At least that's what I believe. That, and a lot of luck.

**HorseTechie** · 05-20-2003, 11:26 AM

Yeah, it's funny that they picked turtles, instead of foxes, or horses, or...

Dunno what really it was that got me hooked now. I think it was the matial arts element at first. I used to be really wowed by the Karate Kid before that. The cartoon didn't do anything for me, but since my bro liked it so much, I watched it. After I saw the first movie... wow!

The profound nature of the characters, the family ties, and the how "them (humans) versus us (freaks)" phsycology that awed me. ANd the martial arts,. Yeah.. nothing beats cool martial art philosophy.

*Tetsu Deinonychus* · 05-20-2003, 01:10 PM

The Ninja element is what got me hooked as well. I wouldn't have gottin into them if they weren't Ninja.

~~TheShredder~~ · 05-21-2003, 02:33 PM

Yeah if it was hero Turtles are something it would be real stupid.

InsaneZane · 05-22-2003, 02:06 PM

Actually, in Europe... they do go under the title 'Teenage Mutat Hero Turtles'

Plus TMNT is way more catchy than Teenage Mutant Ninja Foxes, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Cougars, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Tigers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Bears, Teenage Mutant Ninja Eagles, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Dolphins LOL.

Turtles I guess use thier shells as armor

The 7th Turtle · 05-22-2003, 03:00 PM

good thing it's not Teenage Mutant Ninja Chihuahuas, cause if it was, i'd kill myself...

*Kid Icarus* · 05-22-2003, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The 7th Turtle

good thing it's not Teenage Mutant Ninja Chihuahuas, cause if it was, i'd kill myself...

Someone with Photoshop skills REALLY needs to do that... like the taco bell dog with a ninja mask and a katana.

The 7th Turtle · 05-22-2003, 03:15 PM

why use photoshop when you can draw?

if i'll have some free time (yeah right...) i'll draw something nice...
tough i prefer to draw dead chihuahuas

and this is another chance to remind you all of Anti-Chihuahuas - a new group we opened a few days ago... you're all welcome to join us

SlayerX · 05-22-2003, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The 7th Turtle

why use photoshop when you can draw?

if i'll have some free time (yeah right...) i'll draw something nice...
tough i prefer to draw dead chihuahuas

and this is another chance to remind you all of Anti-Chihuahuas - a new group we opened a few days ago... you're all welcome to join us

go to http://www.thetechnodrome.com/forums...pic.php?t=4294 to see the group

The 7th Turtle · 05-22-2003, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Triceraton

Quote:

Originally Posted by The 7th Turtle

why use photoshop when you can draw?

if i'll have some free time (yeah right...) i'll draw something nice...
tough i prefer to draw dead chihuahuas

and this is another chance to remind you all of Anti-Chihuahuas - a new group we opened a few days ago... you're all welcome to join us

go to http://www.thetechnodrome.com/forums...pic.php?t=4294 to see the group

right now we have 5 members (Triceraton you're in right?)!!

SlayerX · 05-22-2003, 03:48 PM

yea im in. heres your evil chihuahua thing

*Jephael* · 05-22-2003, 04:30 PM

LOL, now there's a great idea for a new mutant!

**GK Punk** · 05-22-2003, 05:19 PM

Man! That's almost as good as the Arnold as Krang pic!

**Karpo_007** · 05-22-2003, 05:44 PM

Yes, it's my masterpiece

Peanut · 05-22-2003, 05:53 PM

LOL! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh god it fits!!!!!!!!!! LOL!

**Karpo_007** · 05-22-2003, 05:54 PM

I made this for a thread we had a while back. We were talking about who should be casted for a live action movie of the old cartoon.

05-19-2003, 08:10 PM	#1
Krangfan Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 434	When you really think about it... It's amazing how four teenage mutant ninja turtles became soooo popular. And it's also pretty cool how it's turtles, of all animals, turtles. I mean, they coulda picked something like a fox, or something more nimble. I guess that's what makes them so special, the fact that turtles, who seem to move rather slow, would become martial arts masters. __________________ "Home is where you hang your hat" -Krang's favorite phrase Krang owns!

05-20-2003, 01:10 PM	#7
Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	The Ninja element is what got me hooked as well. I wouldn't have gottin into them if they weren't Ninja. __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

05-22-2003, 02:06 PM	#9
InsaneZane Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Silent Hill Posts: 1,198	Actually, in Europe... they do go under the title 'Teenage Mutat Hero Turtles' Plus TMNT is way more catchy than Teenage Mutant Ninja Foxes, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Cougars, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Tigers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Bears, Teenage Mutant Ninja Eagles, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Dolphins LOL. Turtles I guess use thier shells as armor __________________

05-22-2003, 03:00 PM	#10
The 7th Turtle Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2003 Location: the Holy Land Posts: 551	good thing it's not Teenage Mutant Ninja Chihuahuas, cause if it was, i'd kill myself... __________________ take care now, bye bye then... A-C forever!!!!! same with A-P!

05-22-2003, 03:15 PM	#12
The 7th Turtle Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2003 Location: the Holy Land Posts: 551	why use photoshop when you can draw? if i'll have some free time (yeah right...) i'll draw something nice... tough i prefer to draw dead chihuahuas and this is another chance to remind you all of Anti-Chihuahuas - a new group we opened a few days ago... you're all welcome to join us __________________ take care now, bye bye then... A-C forever!!!!! same with A-P!

05-19-2003, 11:34 PM	#2
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Thats where it all began. TMMNT has been the most succesfull indie comic and a very succesfull children's franchice in the early 90's. What makes them so popular? Who knows. Like Eastman said in one interview "It must be the name".

05-20-2003, 07:09 AM	#4
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I can't really say why I like the TMNT, it was my faotite cartoon when I was a kid, and thats whateventually brought me to Mirage. I guess on of the things is the aulity writing that unites bot Mirage and New cartoon. And of course the deep characters.

05-20-2003, 10:56 AM	#5
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Well, first off, we've got the title. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" It really does roll off the tongue, and I don't think anyone reading it for the first time can say it without smiling. It's so obscure, it's one of those things you just have to check out. Then, it hooks you with something for just about everyone. The diversity of elements is what's made and kept it popular. At least that's what I believe. That, and a lot of luck.

05-20-2003, 11:26 AM	#6
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	Yeah, it's funny that they picked turtles, instead of foxes, or horses, or... Dunno what really it was that got me hooked now. I think it was the matial arts element at first. I used to be really wowed by the Karate Kid before that. The cartoon didn't do anything for me, but since my bro liked it so much, I watched it. After I saw the first movie... wow! The profound nature of the characters, the family ties, and the how "them (humans) versus us (freaks)" phsycology that awed me. ANd the martial arts,. Yeah.. nothing beats cool martial art philosophy.

05-21-2003, 02:33 PM	#8
~~TheShredder~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: My Throne Room Posts: 442	Yeah if it was hero Turtles are something it would be real stupid.

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05-22-2003, 04:30 PM	#16
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	LOL, now there's a great idea for a new mutant! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

05-22-2003, 05:19 PM	#17
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Man! That's almost as good as the Arnold as Krang pic!

05-22-2003, 05:44 PM	#18
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Yes, it's my masterpiece

05-22-2003, 05:53 PM	#19
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	LOL! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh god it fits!!!!!!!!!! LOL!

05-22-2003, 05:54 PM	#20
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I made this for a thread we had a while back. We were talking about who should be casted for a live action movie of the old cartoon.