April and her interactions with the Turtles

*BabyTurtles* · 01-26-2013, 07:25 PM

(not sure if this thread has been done) but...

We all know Donnie likes April..alot XD but is anyone else worried that Donnie might be taking April away from interacting with the other boys??

It seems so far that April trusts Donnie the most, which is fine but I worry the others won't get a chance to spend as much time with her...

We have seen Donnie be the one to save her and comfort her the most, but it would be nice if the other turtles did it for once.

Thats just it.... I LOVE DONNIE! but I just sometimes hope that April isn't just Donnie's crush....since we see it every chance we can get. (pretty much whenever Donnie is in the same room as her)

I don't wanna whine or anything, but does anyone else feel this way?
(if not maybe you can make me feel better by telling why)

DonatelloNinja82 · 01-26-2013, 07:36 PM

Hands down, Donnie is adorable. I love how awkward he gets around April...how he tries to act so cool and suave...it's hilarious! Does he take away from her interactions with the others? Maybe a little...but April hasn't been in the show enough IMO to really gauge that.

*BabyTurtles* · 01-26-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloNinja82

Hands down, Donnie is adorable. I love how awkward he gets around April...how he tries to act so cool and suave...it's hilarious! Does he take away from her interactions with the others? Maybe a little...but April hasn't been in the show enough IMO to really gauge that.

maybe I just need to be patient?? :3

Avatar Yuffie · 01-26-2013, 07:50 PM

Unfortunately April is the literal "girl next door" character. I was hoping she'd had an episode for herself so her character gets explored a bit more.

Irishmile · 01-26-2013, 08:32 PM

I think its great that Donnie gets that part in his character.. I think he lacks in screen time often in other versions because writers do not really know what to do with his character.. he usually is just there a little bit to explain things and that is it.. its nice for him to have something other than just being the smart one.

Teddy · 01-26-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishmile

I think its great that Donnie gets that part in his character.. I think he lacks in screen time often in other versions because writers do not really know what to do with his character.. he usually is just there a little bit to explain things and that is it.. its nice for him to have something other than just being the smart one.

I agree with this. Donny's usually more of a ho-hum character, kind of just there to build whatever the Turtles need, or to hack into enemy computer systems. Donny has really grown on me alot in this series though, enough to become my second fav (when he's usually at the bottom).

I really would like to see her interact more with the other Turtles, though. And an April episode would be awesome, to build up her character a little more.

*BabyTurtles* · 01-26-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddy

I agree with this. Donny's usually more of a ho-hum character, kind of just there to build whatever the Turtles need, or to hack into enemy computer systems. Donny has really grown on me alot in this series though, enough to become my second fav (when he's usually at the bottom).

I really would like to see her interact more with the other Turtles, though. And an April episode would be awesome, to build up her character a little more.

i dont mind the crush

and think it's cute actually

but like you said I just want her to talk to the other turtles more often is all

DonatelloNinja82 · 01-26-2013, 08:57 PM

I love his anxiety, too. 1987 Don was usually so self-assured and "I'm the genius so I'm gonna save the day". Dont get me wrong, 87 Don did have some moments of self-doubt....but I just love 2012 Don's moments of freaking out.

*Zulithe* · 01-26-2013, 09:09 PM

The whole donnie/april thing has been a great twist for this series, but I do think they focus on that aspect a LOT at the expense of other interaction she could be doing with the turtles.

I'm looking forward to more of her training with Splinter. We got to see a LITTLE bit of her 'in action' in the Rat King ep. She's clearly used some of what she's learning to protect herself from Splinter, so that's a nice start.

*BubblyShell22* · 01-27-2013, 07:32 AM

I do hope she'll interact with the other Turtles a bit more, but I do like how Don acts whenever he's around April. It's just so cute.

And I agree that I want to see more training sequences with April and Splinter or maybe April sparring with one of the guys.

DonatelloNinja82 · 01-27-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

I do hope she'll interact with the other Turtles a bit more, but I do like how Don acts whenever he's around April. It's just so cute.

And I agree that I want to see more training sequences with April and Splinter or maybe April sparring with one of the guys.

Donnie answering the phone when she called in "I, Monster" was priceless.

*Coola Yagami* · 01-27-2013, 10:17 AM

You know... now that you mention it... I don't quite remember April ever interacting much with Raphael in the old show. I mean the Turtle she probably had the most solo adventures with were either Michealangelo and Donatello, mostly Mike though. And yeah there were like 1 or 2 episodes where it was her and Leonardo, but offhand I don't remember any episode involving some solo time with her and Raphael.

Uki · 02-01-2013, 07:22 PM

While I adore the Donnie/April dynamic, I too hope for both more interactions between her and the others and for more characterization and focus on her.

Irishmile · 02-01-2013, 07:27 PM

SOMEONE has to love April until Casey shows up...
Don loves April
Leo loves Karai
Raph loves Spike
Mikey loves Pizza

*snake* · 02-01-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishmile

SOMEONE has to love April until Casey shows up...
Don loves April
Leo loves Karai
Raph loves Spike
Mikey loves Pizza

Shredder loves killing and plotting to kill the turtles
Dogpound loves taunting and smashing
Fishface loves swimming
Baxter loves his creations
Snakeweed loves plants
Spider-bytes loves no one
And the rat king loves rats...

SO MUCH VALENTINES DAY LOVE!!!!

Irishmile · 02-01-2013, 07:39 PM

Spiderbites may love money... or TV

*pannoni1* · 02-01-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeweed101

Shredder loves killing and plotting to kill the turtles
Dogpound loves taunting and smashing
Fishface loves swimming
Baxter loves his creations
Snakeweed loves plants
Spider-bytes loves no one
And the rat king loves rats...

SO MUCH VALENTINES DAY LOVE!!!!

Leatherhead loves chicken soup
And the Kraang love capturing earthling scientists.

April seems to be critical to the Turtles whenever she finds them doing something that isn't wise. As soon as she figured out that Leo was in love with Karai, she knew that it would be a trap. For Mike, April is just another dudette who is a bit passive interacting with her. I'd like to see more April interactions with Raphael, especially after Casey Jones is introduced since the different Aprils have had different ways reacting to Raph's edgy persona.

*BabyTurtles* · 02-01-2013, 10:37 PM

i got what i wanted this episode!! XD

April interacting with Leo!! (and it was cute)

now i wanna see some April and Mikey and some April and Raph!!

TheCollector · 02-01-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pannoni1

Leatherhead loves chicken soup

No no no. He loves Pizza Noodle Soup. Not chicken.

Vegeta · 02-02-2013, 01:19 AM

April seems annoyed by the turtles in this cartoon. Like they inconvenience her, more so than the other April's. Maybe that's why I really don't like this April. She just comes off as an ungrateful teenager. I like when April nurtures and helps the turtles like a big caring sister. Not a privileged little sister who gets to hang out in their lair. That's just how much feel though. Hopefully they expand on April.

01-26-2013, 07:25 PM	#1
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	April and her interactions with the Turtles (not sure if this thread has been done) but... We all know Donnie likes April..alot XD but is anyone else worried that Donnie might be taking April away from interacting with the other boys?? It seems so far that April trusts Donnie the most, which is fine but I worry the others won't get a chance to spend as much time with her... We have seen Donnie be the one to save her and comfort her the most, but it would be nice if the other turtles did it for once. Thats just it.... I LOVE DONNIE! but I just sometimes hope that April isn't just Donnie's crush....since we see it every chance we can get. (pretty much whenever Donnie is in the same room as her) I don't wanna whine or anything, but does anyone else feel this way? (if not maybe you can make me feel better by telling why)

01-26-2013, 07:36 PM	#2
DonatelloNinja82 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,345	Hands down, Donnie is adorable. I love how awkward he gets around April...how he tries to act so cool and suave...it's hilarious! Does he take away from her interactions with the others? Maybe a little...but April hasn't been in the show enough IMO to really gauge that. __________________ Michelangelo: Holy guacamole with hot sauce and jalapenos!

01-26-2013, 07:50 PM	#4
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	Unfortunately April is the literal "girl next door" character. I was hoping she'd had an episode for herself so her character gets explored a bit more. __________________ We all know that Most Writers Are Male. Something like eighty percent of media aimed at children have male main characters, whereas half the population is female. At best, women will often be minor characters or will not be present at all. Stories about women are for women, stories about men are for general consumption. (TV Tropes Feminist Fantasy)

01-26-2013, 08:32 PM	#5
Irishmile Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 331	I think its great that Donnie gets that part in his character.. I think he lacks in screen time often in other versions because writers do not really know what to do with his character.. he usually is just there a little bit to explain things and that is it.. its nice for him to have something other than just being the smart one. __________________

01-26-2013, 08:57 PM	#8
DonatelloNinja82 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,345	I love his anxiety, too. 1987 Don was usually so self-assured and "I'm the genius so I'm gonna save the day". Dont get me wrong, 87 Don did have some moments of self-doubt....but I just love 2012 Don's moments of freaking out. __________________ Michelangelo: Holy guacamole with hot sauce and jalapenos!

01-26-2013, 09:09 PM	#9
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	The whole donnie/april thing has been a great twist for this series, but I do think they focus on that aspect a LOT at the expense of other interaction she could be doing with the turtles. I'm looking forward to more of her training with Splinter. We got to see a LITTLE bit of her 'in action' in the Rat King ep. She's clearly used some of what she's learning to protect herself from Splinter, so that's a nice start.

01-27-2013, 07:32 AM	#10
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I do hope she'll interact with the other Turtles a bit more, but I do like how Don acts whenever he's around April. It's just so cute. And I agree that I want to see more training sequences with April and Splinter or maybe April sparring with one of the guys. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

01-27-2013, 10:17 AM	#12
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,685	You know... now that you mention it... I don't quite remember April ever interacting much with Raphael in the old show. I mean the Turtle she probably had the most solo adventures with were either Michealangelo and Donatello, mostly Mike though. And yeah there were like 1 or 2 episodes where it was her and Leonardo, but offhand I don't remember any episode involving some solo time with her and Raphael. __________________ "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/

02-01-2013, 07:22 PM	#13
Uki Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Woodlands, Tx Posts: 337	While I adore the Donnie/April dynamic, I too hope for both more interactions between her and the others and for more characterization and focus on her. __________________ -Proud Member of the Turtle Whacks!

02-01-2013, 07:27 PM	#14
Irishmile Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 331	SOMEONE has to love April until Casey shows up... Don loves April Leo loves Karai Raph loves Spike Mikey loves Pizza __________________

02-01-2013, 07:39 PM	#16
Irishmile Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 331	Spiderbites may love money... or TV __________________

02-01-2013, 10:37 PM	#18
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	i got what i wanted this episode!! XD April interacting with Leo!! (and it was cute) now i wanna see some April and Mikey and some April and Raph!!

02-02-2013, 01:19 AM	#20
Vegeta Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 398	April seems annoyed by the turtles in this cartoon. Like they inconvenience her, more so than the other April's. Maybe that's why I really don't like this April. She just comes off as an ungrateful teenager. I like when April nurtures and helps the turtles like a big caring sister. Not a privileged little sister who gets to hang out in their lair. That's just how much feel though. Hopefully they expand on April. __________________