April should be with Casey? Or Donatello?

[Yabuturtle]

It seems like it's kind of divided between the 2 but I was wondering who you think would overall make a great couple. April is usually seen with Casey but there has been some connections she's made with Donatello, too.

I feel like one of the main reasons why some wouldn't want April and Donatello together is that they are different species and can't breed. April is a human therefore a mammal and Donatello is a turtle, therefore a reptile, and mammals and reptiles can't procreate. But then it's assuming that they would even have kids in the first place as not every couple has kids. They couldn't have children although of course it doesn't mean they can't get intimate.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Originally Posted by Yabuturtle

It seems like it's kind of divided between the 2 but I was wondering who you think would overall make a great couple. April is usually seen with Casey but there has been some connections she's made with Donatello, too.

I feel like one of the main reasons why some wouldn't want April and Donatello together is that they are different species and can't breed. April is a human therefore a mammal and Donatello is a turtle, therefore a reptile, and mammals and reptiles can't procreate. But then it's assuming that they would even have kids in the first place as not every couple has kids. They couldn't have children although of course it doesn't mean they can't get intimate.

I don't think that it was necessary to give the whole birds and the bees speech... I like to assume that everyone here understands that a turtle and a human can't have a kid...

[plastroncafe]

Neither.
I find their objectification of her troubling.

[Yabuturtle]

Originally Posted by HotJuicyBurgers

I don't think that it was necessary to give the whole birds and the bees speech... I like to assume that everyone here understands that a turtle and a human can't have a kid...

That's not really the point I'm trying to make...I'm aware people know the difference between a mammal and a reptile, I'm just giving out reasons as to why some people doubt that such a relationship could happen because of that reason. I've seen that happen before with other couples of species that are entirely different, and people usually are against it for the reason that they can't procreate. Which to me, I think is petty. As if to assume every couple has to have a kid...

[ABrown]

First of all, this thread should really be in the Nick section.

Second, I find the concept of April and Donatello actually being together to be disgusting. Donny's crush is cute, but I would really hope that Nickelodeon would never actually go ahead and have Donny and April actually dating.

[IndigoErth]

This is gonna turn odd very fast, I can see that already. lol

Ummm... depends on the version. In most cases, well April and Casey belong together. (Although I question her taste in men. lol)

If we're talking 2012, IMO...possibly no one yet.

Too soon, let it be older future April that someday falls for Casey as adults. I don't really have any issue with April and Donnie having some light little thing happening with each other in their youth, given that their life situations make it difficult to work in the long run and Casey likely "gets the girl" as an adult. (Speaking of which, when Renet shows up maybe she can settle it for Donnie, if he should keep hoping for it or accept that it doesn't pan out.)

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Neither.
I find their objectification of her troubling.

I'm going with this. At least in every other main iteration of the TMNT, April's a legitimate character in her own right. (Sometimes... not sure about Fred Wolf TMNT.) For quite awhile now in Nick, she's just been part of the Triangle. Sheesh.

[Yabuturtle]

Originally Posted by ABrown

First of all, this thread should really be in the Nick section.

Second, I find the concept of April and Donatello actually being together to be disgusting. Donny's crush is cute, but I would really hope that Nickelodeon would never actually go ahead and have Donny and April actually dating.

I put this in the general section because the Nick version isn't the only version of Donatello having a crush on April as he did in the 2003 version as well. We know their personalities even though different versions tweak them a little. I'm confused, you find the crush cute but the idea of them dating disgusting? To me it's no different that Goliath and Elisa Maza (From Gargoyles) having a serious relationship or Sonic and Sally Acorn (From Sonic The Hedgehog)

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by Yabuturtle

I put this in the general section because the Nick version isn't the only version of Donatello having a crush on April as he did in the 2003 version as well. We know their personalities even though different versions tweak them a little. I'm confused, you find the crush cute but the idea of them dating disgusting? To me it's no different that Goliath and Elisa Maza (From Gargoyles) having a serious relationship or Sonic and Sally Acorn (From Sonic The Hedgehog)

Yeah, but it was cute and subtle in 2003. And Donnie didn't have that f*cking tooth-gap either.

[Yabuturtle]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Yeah, but it was cute and subtle in 2003. And Donnie didn't have that f*cking tooth-gap either.

It was in 2003. However, I don't see what the tooth gap has to do with anything but ok. I'm just wondering which would make a better couple, regardless of race. I brought that up because I know someone was going to eventually.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by Yabuturtle

It was in 2003. However, I don't see what the tooth gap has to do with anything but ok. I'm just wondering which would make a better couple, regardless of race. I brought that up because I know someone was going to eventually.

Sorry, just another problem I have with Nick's version of Donnie. 'Cause the guy has to be the stereotypical nerd.

[plastroncafe]

That tooth-gap would be stereotypical on any other character though.
Mike, because he's a little kid/hedonist.
Raph, because he's tough and it's clearly been knocked out.
Leo, because he's not the perfect leader we've come to know...not yet.

[Yabuturtle]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Sorry, just another problem I have with Nick's version of Donnie. 'Cause the guy has to be the stereotypical nerd.

I see what you mean but at least they never gave him glasses. Wait... there was that 2014 movie. Never mind. xD

Strangely I think the 2012 Donnie is the best version despite the tooth gap. Maybe I like that he's more active. Not that he wasn't active in the other series but he's still competent in the series.

I think the relationship could go for either. Really, you can make just about any couple work together with the right writing. There's very few instances where a couple could be totally incompatible so I feel with the right writing, they could make either one work.

[CyberCubed]

April being the only major human female in the show is paired with Casey who is the only major human male in the show. Not exactly rocket science.

You have a man, and a woman...and they're both humans and friends of the Turtles. Its only natural they would get together, its the natural order of things.

[Yabuturtle]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

April being the only major human female in the show is paired with Casey who is the only major human male in the show. Not exactly rocket science.

You have a man, and a woman...and they're both humans and friends of the Turtles. Its only natural they would get together, its the natural order of things.

I don't really see what that has to do with it... I personally find it absurd that others think the Turtles can never ever go out with any characters even though they've clearly shown interest in females that are mutants, humans and even aliens. Casey and April being the major human characters doesn't mean they have to go out...It of course really depends on which versions you're really talking about and how often one hangs out with the other.

[Ninturtle]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Neither.
I find their objectification of her troubling.

How do they objectify her? It's clear both think of her as more than an object .

[IndigoErth]

Well what if this version of Casey is a bit of an ass, never stops being an ass, and she doesn't fall for him. I mean, they could both technically find other people and eventually introduce them to the Turtles when they know it's safe to make that choice.


Nothing wrong with having the gap between the teeth. I used to... but unlike me, Donnie just doesn't have access to an orthodontist.

[plastroncafe]

Originally Posted by Ninturtle

How do they objectify her? It's clear both think of her as more than an object .

They're jealous of each other whenever she seems to give one of them attention. Jealousy is the emotion one gets when someone takes something you believe yourself to have ownership of. I find that objectifying.

Donnie even goes so far as to call her, "My April," at one point.
Rather than just asking her out, they battle with each other to prove that they're more worthy of her.
As if she was a prize to be won.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by Yabuturtle

I see what you mean but at least they never gave him glasses. Wait... there was that 2014 movie. Never mind. xD

Strangely I think the 2012 Donnie is the best version despite the tooth gap. Maybe I like that he's more active. Not that he wasn't active in the other series but he's still competent in the series.

I think the relationship could go for either. Really, you can make just about any couple work together with the right writing. There's very few instances where a couple could be totally incompatible so I feel with the right writing, they could make either one work.

Gah... nerd glasses, nerd teeth, nerd retainer... nobody ever seems to understand Donnie.

My favorite would be the IDW version.

And what you say is true; there are no bad characters (or relationships), just bad writers.

[Ninturtle]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

They're jealous of each other whenever she seems to give one of them attention. Jealousy is the emotion one gets when someone takes something you believe yourself to have ownership of. I find that objectifying.

Donnie even goes so far as to call her, "My April," at one point.
Rather than just asking her out, they battle with each other to prove that they're more worthy of her.
As if she was a prize to be won.

None of them believe they own April they get jealous of each other because they want Aprils affection just like every love triangle. Saying " My April " isn't Donnie saying he owns her it's just like saying my love or my darling. And Casey and Donnie aren't fighting over who owns April it's who gets Aprils affection and who gets to be her romantic companion.