Mikey Naming Things

*Donatello19* · 10-27-2012, 10:00 PM

In the new show, Michelangelo has named a lot of things so far such as

SnakeWeed
SpiderBites
T-Pod
StockmanPod
Metalhead

Do you guys think this is a funny running gag or do you think it's annoying? I thought it was funny the first few times, but now it just seems a little annoying. I assume he will name Chris Bradford Dogpound and Xever Fishface as well.

*Sabacooza* · 10-27-2012, 10:28 PM

I usually go into watching these episodes with an open mind so it doesn't really phase me. However, I can understand why it might be annoying to some.

*zkarlette* · 10-27-2012, 10:33 PM

I think it's funny so far...but we'll see for how much longer.

*The Stryker* · 10-27-2012, 10:49 PM

It's a running gag that fits the character. So not annoying to me at all.

You want annoying forced running gags? Watch the first season of Young Justice.

*Coola Yagami* · 10-27-2012, 11:27 PM

what was the running joke there?

*CyberCubed* · 10-27-2012, 11:27 PM

I really hope this doesn't go on for the entire season or even the entire show.

It reminds me of running gags from other shows like Pokemon which did the same thing every episode.

HerpDerp · 10-28-2012, 04:47 AM

I wouldn't say it's annoying, but I hope that eventually the other turtles will just accept that Mikey names things instead of him explaining every time and them saying "we get it". The "it's because he's ___ and has ___" part is starting to wear a little thin.
For example, they could be on the run from some mutant and one of them says,
"We need to get rid of -"
Then they realise he doesn't have a name yet and they turn to Mikey and he says,
"Dogpound."
And they just accept it and go back to what they're doing.

FearlessLeader · 10-28-2012, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerpDerp

I wouldn't say it's annoying, but I hope that eventually the other turtles will just accept that Mikey names things instead of him explaining every time and them saying "we get it". The "it's because he's ___ and has ___" part is starting to wear a little thin.
For example, they could be on the run from some mutant and one of them says,
"We need to get rid of -"
Then they realise he doesn't have a name yet and they turn to Mikey and he says,
"Dogpound."
And they just accept it and go back to what they're doing.

After all the set up they have done this type of scene would actually be funnier honestly.

I find pretty much everything Mikey does adorable this included. I also tend to give things stupid names so I actually find it kind of charming!

*Powder* · 10-28-2012, 05:31 AM

I think it's cute but if it's not spaced out soon it's gonna get old as hell, really quickly

**Jester** · 10-28-2012, 05:34 AM

I could see that working, Herp, and as FL said, that'd almost be funnier.

*BubblyShell22* · 10-28-2012, 07:19 AM

I agree with you, Herp. That would be funny. I'm not against Mikey naming things so far. I think it's cute, and I like how he gloated about it to April in the latest ep. It'll probably get pretty old once more mutants come on, but I do hope it's spaced out more.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 10-28-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stryker

It's a running gag that fits the character. So not annoying to me at all.

agreed for sure

*Coola Yagami* · 10-28-2012, 01:37 PM

what was the running gag in Young Justice....?

zodiac brave · 10-28-2012, 01:38 PM

i wonder if they don't just do that as an "in" for the youngest of kids to know the names of the toys they want their parents to buy. if that's the case, there are worse ways they could be shoving the characters' names/marketing down our throats.

*sdp* · 10-28-2012, 02:36 PM

It's a clever way to explain some of the more ridiculous names not to mention a quick way to name things without spending much time on it. It works.

Shogi · 10-28-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

what was the running gag in Young Justice....?

"Hellooooooo Megan!"

said many times each episode and in almost every episode in the first season

*Lethal Lullaby* · 10-28-2012, 03:30 PM

I don't mind it at all. Like other ppl said it's cute.

*ToTheNines* · 10-28-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Shogi

"Hellooooooo Megan!"

said many times each episode and in almost every episode in the first season

That wasn't as bad as Robin ****ing around with prefixes and suffixes every chance he got. Or as lame as "I hate Monkeys".

Dirty Blond · 10-28-2012, 06:14 PM

I'm looking forward to when Mikey names the Mousers, 'Mousers.'

**Jester** · 10-28-2012, 06:16 PM

Maybe it'll play into the gag...
Baxter: Turtles, tremble before my mighty Mousers!
Mikey: Oooooo good name...

10-27-2012, 10:00 PM	#1
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Mikey Naming Things In the new show, Michelangelo has named a lot of things so far such as SnakeWeed SpiderBites T-Pod StockmanPod Metalhead Do you guys think this is a funny running gag or do you think it's annoying? I thought it was funny the first few times, but now it just seems a little annoying. I assume he will name Chris Bradford Dogpound and Xever Fishface as well.

10-27-2012, 10:33 PM	#3
zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	I think it's funny so far...but we'll see for how much longer. __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

10-27-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	It's a running gag that fits the character. So not annoying to me at all. You want annoying forced running gags? Watch the first season of Young Justice. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

10-27-2012, 11:27 PM	#5
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,682	what was the running joke there? __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

10-28-2012, 05:34 AM	#10
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	I could see that working, Herp, and as FL said, that'd almost be funnier. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-27-2012, 10:28 PM	#2
Sabacooza Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,994	I usually go into watching these episodes with an open mind so it doesn't really phase me. However, I can understand why it might be annoying to some.

10-27-2012, 11:27 PM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,798	I really hope this doesn't go on for the entire season or even the entire show. It reminds me of running gags from other shows like Pokemon which did the same thing every episode.

10-28-2012, 04:47 AM	#7
HerpDerp Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 488	I wouldn't say it's annoying, but I hope that eventually the other turtles will just accept that Mikey names things instead of him explaining every time and them saying "we get it". The "it's because he's ___ and has ___" part is starting to wear a little thin. For example, they could be on the run from some mutant and one of them says, "We need to get rid of -" Then they realise he doesn't have a name yet and they turn to Mikey and he says, "Dogpound." And they just accept it and go back to what they're doing.

10-28-2012, 05:31 AM	#9
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	I think it's cute but if it's not spaced out soon it's gonna get old as hell, really quickly

10-28-2012, 07:19 AM	#11
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I agree with you, Herp. That would be funny. I'm not against Mikey naming things so far. I think it's cute, and I like how he gloated about it to April in the latest ep. It'll probably get pretty old once more mutants come on, but I do hope it's spaced out more. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

10-28-2012, 01:37 PM	#13
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,682	what was the running gag in Young Justice....? __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

10-28-2012, 01:38 PM	#14
zodiac brave Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 822	i wonder if they don't just do that as an "in" for the youngest of kids to know the names of the toys they want their parents to buy. if that's the case, there are worse ways they could be shoving the characters' names/marketing down our throats. __________________ what we were after, was lashings of ultra-violence.

10-28-2012, 02:36 PM	#15
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,183	It's a clever way to explain some of the more ridiculous names not to mention a quick way to name things without spending much time on it. It works. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

10-28-2012, 03:30 PM	#17
Lethal Lullaby Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,816	I don't mind it at all. Like other ppl said it's cute.

10-28-2012, 06:14 PM	#19
Dirty Blond Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 827	I'm looking forward to when Mikey names the Mousers, 'Mousers.'

10-28-2012, 06:16 PM	#20
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	Maybe it'll play into the gag... Baxter: Turtles, tremble before my mighty Mousers! Mikey: Oooooo good name... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656