What is April's nationality supposed to be?

*CyberCubed* · 04-09-2013, 11:43 AM

Is April supposed to be Irish? In the Archie series she had an Uncle from Scotland. In the Mirage comics Kevin wanted her to be black but Peter Laird saw her as white.

Davin · 04-09-2013, 11:48 AM

Well technically in the mirage comics she is black AND white.

*Jephael* · 04-09-2013, 11:54 AM

See this is what I love about the Ninja Turtles franchise. In every incarnation they all have somewhat altered backstories, unlike the DC and Marvel heroes who virtually always have the exact same origin stories.

*gobo* · 04-09-2013, 01:36 PM

"O'Neil" is an Irish name. MacNeil would be the Scottish equivalent.

*plastroncafe* · 04-09-2013, 01:45 PM

Her nationality? She's American.

As for her ethnicity...who knows.

Ryanator008 · 04-09-2013, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jephael

See this is what I love about the Ninja Turtles franchise. In every incarnation they all have somewhat altered backstories, unlike the DC and Marvel heroes who virtually always have the exact same origin stories.

This is because the turtles aren't that popular, so they don't get nerds giving them death-threats. Also April is totally american. I can just tell somehow.

*gobo* · 04-09-2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Her nationality? She's American.

No way. She's a leprechaun with a green card. Pay attention.

*ObiWanFan4life* · 04-09-2013, 02:12 PM

It depends. In the mirage comics she's caucasian, but o'niel sounds irish, so i'm assuming part of her family is irish. But that's my opinion

*CyberCubed* · 04-09-2013, 02:31 PM

She's not black in the Mirage comics.

*Jephael* · 04-09-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanator008

This is because the turtles aren't that popular, so they don't get nerds giving them death-threats. Also April is totally american. I can just tell somehow.

That logic doesn't really make sense when you take into consideration how butthurt half the fanbase was over the news that Michael Bay was producing the new movie, not to mention the more recent questionable casting choices. Also, if the TMNT weren't that popular Viacom wouldn't have spent 60 million bucks to buy the copyrights from Peter Laird in the first place!

Shreddhead · 04-09-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

She's not black in the Mirage comics.

She actually does appear black in at least two mirage issues. Some of the color trades even have a black skin tone. I cant remember the issues off the top of my head, but im sure someone here will be nice enough to supply a pic.

Vivi · 04-09-2013, 09:03 PM

In the words of Danny Bhoy, "Fiddle-dee-dee-potatoes."

*Donatello19* · 04-09-2013, 09:04 PM

Why does it matter?

*Jephael* · 04-09-2013, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donatello19

Why does it matter?

That's kind of the point of this message board, to bring up every insignificant factoid about this crazy little franchise we all adore.

*Coola Yagami* · 04-09-2013, 09:10 PM

White girl got bootie like a black girl. And an irish last name.

*Powder* · 04-09-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donatello19

Why does it matter?

Because obviously it's unclear at times, don't be so quick to play the PC Card. Christ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jephael

That's kind of the point of this message board, to bring up every insignificant factoid about this crazy little franchise we all adore.

...Hardly an insignificant factoid but ok.

*Slade* · 04-10-2013, 12:43 AM

Yella bone

*pannoni1* · 04-10-2013, 10:08 AM

Since Irish ancestry has more redheads than any other type, it makes sense. The blackish look in Mirage derives from Peter knowing a friend named April who was partly black.

*Sage Ninja* · 04-10-2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pannoni1

Since scottish ancestry has more redheads than any other type, it makes sense.

there I fixed that for you.

04-09-2013, 11:43 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	What is April's nationality supposed to be? Is April supposed to be Irish? In the Archie series she had an Uncle from Scotland. In the Mirage comics Kevin wanted her to be black but Peter Laird saw her as white.

04-09-2013, 11:54 AM	#3
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	See this is what I love about the Ninja Turtles franchise. In every incarnation they all have somewhat altered backstories, unlike the DC and Marvel heroes who virtually always have the exact same origin stories. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

04-09-2013, 01:36 PM	#4
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	"O'Neil" is an Irish name. MacNeil would be the Scottish equivalent. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

04-09-2013, 02:12 PM	#8
ObiWanFan4life Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,724	It depends. In the mirage comics she's caucasian, but o'niel sounds irish, so i'm assuming part of her family is irish. But that's my opinion Last edited by ObiWanFan4life; 04-09-2013 at 02:37 PM.

04-09-2013, 09:10 PM	#15
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,709	White girl got bootie like a black girl. And an irish last name. __________________ "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/

04-09-2013, 11:48 AM	#2
Davin Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: ...into the night Posts: 899	Well technically in the mirage comics she is black AND white.

04-09-2013, 02:31 PM	#9
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	She's not black in the Mirage comics.

04-09-2013, 09:03 PM	#12
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,076	In the words of Danny Bhoy, "Fiddle-dee-dee-potatoes."

04-09-2013, 09:04 PM	#13
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Why does it matter?

04-10-2013, 12:43 AM	#17
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	Yella bone __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

04-10-2013, 10:08 AM	#18
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Since Irish ancestry has more redheads than any other type, it makes sense. The blackish look in Mirage derives from Peter knowing a friend named April who was partly black. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!