Do human-turned-mutants see themselves as animals?

*Metalwolf* · 04-27-2014, 07:22 AM

This is something that I have been wondering lately. Even though they keep their human memories, and often still remember/have human names, I've noticed that Spiderbytes, Splinter and Fishface seem to lean towards whatever it is that they resemble.

For example, Spiderbytes was yelling in that one episode 'I have rights as a spider!"

And Splinter considered the squirrels his 'cousins' or whatever in that Squirrelenoids episode.

With Rahzar, I'm not sure. He didn't like to be called dog, but that might change in later episodes.

And lastly, Fishface was hankering for a female fish mutant.

With animal turned mutants I can understand that they would still in a way consider themselves such, but why a human-turned-mutant, especially if they have clear memories of being human and can still make the distinction? It just comes off as weird to me, especially when it is more then just the expected instinctual behaviors (like a rat's instinctive fear of cats) for example.

*Luckyday* · 04-27-2014, 10:36 AM

It's play up for laughs but you bring up a excellent point.

ticktack · 04-27-2014, 10:41 AM

the first time I thought you wrote human-turned mutants, when I should have understood as human turned into mutants.

FoxBoxKid · 04-27-2014, 03:51 PM

Maybe they're being facetious.

*blindturtle02* · 04-27-2014, 04:00 PM

I'd say they're leaningmore toward their animal sides, but I don't know. Wonder if that all depends on the mutant or what the writers and producers are planning for each individual character? Nice topic btw.

kelligrafie · 04-28-2014, 05:48 PM

Few factors we have to take into account here.

1. Original state prior mutation. Were they animal or human/humanlike being.

2. Mental capabilities. Do they think like a human, with a conscience or are they more instinct driven like an animal.

3. How recent was the mutation. Characters that have been mutated a while are more likely to come to terms with the change.

4. Has the mutation improved/degraded their original form. How much of their original selves remain.

But despite the above considerations, it really just depends on each individual case as to which 'side' they identify with most personally.

04-27-2014, 07:22 AM	#1
Metalwolf Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,563	Do human-turned-mutants see themselves as animals? This is something that I have been wondering lately. Even though they keep their human memories, and often still remember/have human names, I've noticed that Spiderbytes, Splinter and Fishface seem to lean towards whatever it is that they resemble. For example, Spiderbytes was yelling in that one episode 'I have rights as a spider!" And Splinter considered the squirrels his 'cousins' or whatever in that Squirrelenoids episode. With Rahzar, I'm not sure. He didn't like to be called dog, but that might change in later episodes. And lastly, Fishface was hankering for a female fish mutant. With animal turned mutants I can understand that they would still in a way consider themselves such, but why a human-turned-mutant, especially if they have clear memories of being human and can still make the distinction? It just comes off as weird to me, especially when it is more then just the expected instinctual behaviors (like a rat's instinctive fear of cats) for example.

04-27-2014, 03:51 PM	#4
FoxBoxKid Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 214	Maybe they're being facetious. __________________ cow·a·bun·gler /ˌkou-əˈbəNG(ə)lər/ noun informal a person who enjoys the 1980s animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but erroneously believes that no other incarnation of the franchise can possibly compare to the cherished cartoon of their childhood, often expressing their opinion in an obnoxious manner. Example: "Cowabunglers and their absurd narrow-mindedness regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles really get on my nerves."

04-27-2014, 04:00 PM	#5
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	I'd say they're leaningmore toward their animal sides, but I don't know. Wonder if that all depends on the mutant or what the writers and producers are planning for each individual character? Nice topic btw. __________________ Please don't remove my nice hat and wack me in the butt with it.

04-28-2014, 05:48 PM	#6
kelligrafie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 840	Few factors we have to take into account here. 1. Original state prior mutation. Were they animal or human/humanlike being. 2. Mental capabilities. Do they think like a human, with a conscience or are they more instinct driven like an animal. 3. How recent was the mutation. Characters that have been mutated a while are more likely to come to terms with the change. 4. Has the mutation improved/degraded their original form. How much of their original selves remain. But despite the above considerations, it really just depends on each individual case as to which 'side' they identify with most personally. __________________ "You don't see (Shredder) calling Rahzar 'Chris'." victory_angel "When it's not what I'd like it to be, I still enjoy it." ElectricN

04-27-2014, 10:41 AM	#3
ticktack Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 423	the first time I thought you wrote human-turned mutants, when I should have understood as human turned into mutants.