Why did Mikey use a grappling hook in the last few seasons??

**Jester** · 03-02-2004, 04:42 PM

Hey,
Why did mikey use a grapling hook instead of nunchucks (spelling...not my strong suit)? Anyone have therories...or the real scope....i'd like to know

THE-X-FLO · 03-02-2004, 04:48 PM

I've read the other posts about it and if I'm correct, it's all about censorship..

The grappling hook was pretty lame, it was not even a real weapon :/

**Jo Dawn** · 03-02-2004, 05:30 PM

Yeah, from what I understand, parents thought that the nunchuk were too violent, and they switched Mikey's weapon to the grappling hook. Which, if that is true, is beyond me, since I would think the katana or sais looked more violent... but then again, I (thankfully) don't share the same kind of thinking as the people who complained...

*Taloniss* · 03-02-2004, 05:41 PM

Short version: Parents through a hissy fit over the "violence levels" of the old toon, so the makers decided to replace Mikey's chucks with the grappling hook. It was a stupid thing to do, but, such is censorship.

~~Jarrah White~~ · 03-02-2004, 05:44 PM

They took away his chuks in The Next Mutation too, in that show he uses twin knightsticks.

*jeff the cheff* · 03-02-2004, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrah White

They took away his chuks in The Next Mutation too, in that show he uses twin knightsticks.

Wow that makes the next mutation that much worse. No offense.

Hyper Metal Sonic · 03-02-2004, 06:26 PM

I thought you meant in the new show...

It was SO on the tip of my tongue to say "It's leftover from his Turtle Titan outfit."

*jeff the cheff* · 03-02-2004, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper Metal Sonic

I thought you meant in the new show...

It was SO on the tip of my tongue to say "It's leftover from his Turtle Titan outfit."

Oh ya, he did use a hook in that episode.

*Cascadia* · 03-02-2004, 09:05 PM

they took the chucks away because numerous parents were complaining on how violent chucks are. Kids around the globe would act out as TMNT and parents did not want their kids to become too violent.

*Buslady* · 03-02-2004, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrah White

They took away his chuks in The Next Mutation too, in that show he uses twin knightsticks.

Tonfa...they're tonfa.

Hyper Metal Sonic · 03-02-2004, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scientific freak

they took the chucks away because numerous parents were complaining on how violent chucks are. Kids around the globe would act out as TMNT and parents did not want their kids to become too violent.

So wait, carrying around giant katanas isn't violent either?

**Jo Dawn** · 03-02-2004, 10:52 PM

That's what I said, too... The katana and sais were ok, but the nunchuk wasn't?? Oh well, I'm not gonna bother rationalizing that...

MW8979 · 03-03-2004, 05:14 AM

Maybe they just compromised and decided to only alter Michaelangelo's weapons. If that's the truth, then it was for the greater good of the show really.

*Dane E5R* · 03-03-2004, 05:36 AM

I always thought it was funny that they never officially said it was his new weapon aloud..

**Barkworm** · 03-03-2004, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Buslady

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarrah White

They took away his chuks in The Next Mutation too, in that show he uses twin knightsticks.

Tonfa...they're tonfa.

The Tonfa were at least cooler than that grappling hook.

*Buslady* · 03-03-2004, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by barkworm

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Originally Posted by Buslady

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Originally Posted by Jarrah White

They took away his chuks in The Next Mutation too, in that show he uses twin knightsticks.

Tonfa...they're tonfa.

The Tonfa were at least cooler than that grappling hook.

yeah at least they really are a Japanese weapon...

**Jester** · 03-03-2004, 06:40 AM

Yeah....he did have no chucks in nm too....i forgot....and i agree that sais and katana are more violent....but where r kids gonna get them??? i know that i had a pair of chucks when i was a kid....they were plastic with a foam around them and a string connecting them....they looked nice.....and they didn't hurt anyone....now a bo staf is just any big stick like a broom or mop....and u can knock the devil out of ur friends with that....why not change donny's weapon to a "Pink flower??"

Oh just to explaine the quote:
Foot: But the rat had a stick!!
Shredder: ands what did the turtle have a pink flower!!???? - east meets west NT:NM

*Deathknight* · 03-03-2004, 08:42 AM

Ok, mods... please add this to the tmnt faq, it's been asked far too many times.

~~Jarrah White~~ · 03-03-2004, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Foot: But the rat had a stick!!
Shredder: ands what did the turtle have a pink flower!!???? - east meets west NT:NM

I love that line!

Krangfan · 03-03-2004, 01:19 PM

So, if the 'chucks are too violent, what about the katanas or sais? I'll never know. And they should've at least taken Donatello's weapons away, seeing as it's the easiest for kids to imitate. But when you think about it, a grappling hook could do a lot of damage!

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03-02-2004, 04:42 PM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	Why did Mikey use a grappling hook in the last few seasons?? Hey, Why did mikey use a grapling hook instead of nunchucks (spelling...not my strong suit)? Anyone have therories...or the real scope....i'd like to know __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-02-2004, 04:48 PM	#2
THE-X-FLO Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 242	I've read the other posts about it and if I'm correct, it's all about censorship.. The grappling hook was pretty lame, it was not even a real weapon :/ __________________ In the darkest of hours... in the greatest of battles... we must never forget who, or what, we are

03-02-2004, 05:30 PM	#3
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Yeah, from what I understand, parents thought that the nunchuk were too violent, and they switched Mikey's weapon to the grappling hook. Which, if that is true, is beyond me, since I would think the katana or sais looked more violent... but then again, I (thankfully) don't share the same kind of thinking as the people who complained... __________________

03-02-2004, 09:05 PM	#9
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	they took the chucks away because numerous parents were complaining on how violent chucks are. Kids around the globe would act out as TMNT and parents did not want their kids to become too violent. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

03-02-2004, 05:41 PM	#4
Taloniss Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,819	Short version: Parents through a hissy fit over the "violence levels" of the old toon, so the makers decided to replace Mikey's chucks with the grappling hook. It was a stupid thing to do, but, such is censorship.

03-02-2004, 05:44 PM	#5
~~Jarrah White~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,394	They took away his chuks in The Next Mutation too, in that show he uses twin knightsticks.

03-02-2004, 06:26 PM	#7
Hyper Metal Sonic Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeastern Louisiana Posts: 786	I thought you meant in the new show... It was SO on the tip of my tongue to say "It's leftover from his Turtle Titan outfit."

03-02-2004, 10:52 PM	#12
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	That's what I said, too... The katana and sais were ok, but the nunchuk wasn't?? Oh well, I'm not gonna bother rationalizing that... __________________

03-03-2004, 05:14 AM	#13
MW8979 Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 431	Maybe they just compromised and decided to only alter Michaelangelo's weapons. If that's the truth, then it was for the greater good of the show really.

03-03-2004, 05:36 AM	#14
Dane E5R Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,602	I always thought it was funny that they never officially said it was his new weapon aloud.. __________________ http://www.luckyusshow.com

03-03-2004, 06:40 AM	#17
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	Yeah....he did have no chucks in nm too....i forgot....and i agree that sais and katana are more violent....but where r kids gonna get them??? i know that i had a pair of chucks when i was a kid....they were plastic with a foam around them and a string connecting them....they looked nice.....and they didn't hurt anyone....now a bo staf is just any big stick like a broom or mop....and u can knock the devil out of ur friends with that....why not change donny's weapon to a "Pink flower??" Oh just to explaine the quote: Foot: But the rat had a stick!! Shredder: ands what did the turtle have a pink flower!!???? - east meets west NT:NM __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-03-2004, 08:42 AM	#18
Deathknight Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: One of the 972 rooms of the technodrome Posts: 1,995	Ok, mods... please add this to the tmnt faq, it's been asked far too many times. __________________ Shredder: "Ninja hall of fame? Ha! Where's MY statue?!" -My Brother, the Bad Guy

03-03-2004, 01:19 PM	#20
Krangfan Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 434	So, if the 'chucks are too violent, what about the katanas or sais? I'll never know. And they should've at least taken Donatello's weapons away, seeing as it's the easiest for kids to imitate. But when you think about it, a grappling hook could do a lot of damage! __________________ "Home is where you hang your hat" -Krang's favorite phrase Krang owns!