I am totally guilty for having crushes on TMNT characters-especially my blue-banded husbando.
I’ve had crushes on almost every iteration of Leonardo. The 2012 Leo is #1.
He’s just so sweet, brave, strong, and a great swordsman. His voice was heaven to my ears, especially when it changed in season 3. Leo also has the cutest smile. Still have a crush on him to this day.
I also had a crush on 2012 Donnie because of how cute and smart he is. Donatello was my second favorite in the series. Rob Paulsen did a really good job making him super likable. Donnie’s smile is almost as cute as Leo’s.
It terrifies me that there’s so much raging passion in the lgbt+ community that insist on marginalizing asexuals and implying that asexuals don’t deserve to have safe spaces. There’s still so much acephobia so I just wanna know which blogs are genuinely supportive and a safe space for asexuals
*This is purely my perspective. I’m mostly talking about the 2017 version but both could work in this*
I’ve been rewatching the Darkwing-centered episodes so I could do an analysis on Drake. I really like him and is in my top 10 list. I see a lot of myself in him. He’s also an adorable dumb*ss.
Anyway, after watching these episodes, I came up with a theory on why DW doesn’t like Gizmoduck.
In Drake’s eyes, being a hero is willing to risk everything for the world’s protection, especially your own body. His inspiration is a fictional version of DW who is willing to get himself hurt to get the job done.
Drake looks down on heroes who don’t follow this ideal, which is where is disdain for Gizmoduck comes in.
Fenton wears a suit to protect himself and hold his gadgets-which is not bad; Iron Man does it. Yet, Drake sees the suit as Gizmo’s “cowardice” or “reluctance” to be a real hero. He sees himself as a better hero because he doesn’t wear protection.
This is how I think Drake processes this, “I’m better than Gizmoduck because he is a regular person who is not willing to risk everything. I don’t wear a stupid suit to protect myself.”
What are your thoughts? Do you think this could be accurate? 😁
Drake makes up different backstories for himself because he doesn’t want to confront his rough past.
Abandoned his old life with his parents when he turned 18.
His parenting style was influenced by his parents- he wants to be the exact opposite of them.
Was a closeted bi for over 30 years until he started dating Launchpad.
Has an eating disorder- anorexia-which is a big reason why he doesn’t eat Morgana’s food.
Since finding out that Megavolt went to high school with him, Drake often wonders if Megavolt and him would’ve been good friends.
After Dead Duck, Drake wrote a will saying he wants Launchpad to take care of Gosalyn.
The reason why he was often mean to LP was to deny his attraction towards the pilot.
Had considered adopting another child, out of his wish to not be an empty nester.
His first career choice was to be an actor so he can play other characters and gain attention.
Rise of TMNT & TMNT ‘12 Incorrect Quotes
Rise of TMNT
For fun, the turtles are doing a brownie cooking competition. Splinter, April, and Draxum are the judges and are about to announce thewinner.
Splinter: Our first brownie, without a doubt, is Mikey’s peanut butter brownie.
*Everyone claps and cheers, though with less enthusiasm from Donnie and Leo*
Mikey: Wow, there’s so many people to thank, first of all, my parents, everyone who believed in me- how much time do we have? We can- we can move on, I’m sorry.
April: Everything else sucked compared to Mikey, for real.
*Everyone starts laughing*
April: I mean. If Mikey is over here, you guys are not even in this room.
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Rise of TMNT
Leo and Mikey are having a spitball contest to see how many they can land in a cup. None of them have gotten a point. Mikey goes first and misses then Leo goes and gets his first point.
Leo: Yeah!! Did that go in? [checks cup] Yeah.
*Mikey goes again and nearly hits Leo. He misses*
Leo: OMG.
*Mikey spits out a second one but still misses*
Leo: How did you produce another one?
*Mikey laughs*
Leo: Where did that come from?
Mikey: I had two in my mouth.
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TMNT 2012
Donnie asked Mikey to do a timed multiplications test for a study. Mikey has trouble and is mentally exhausted by the time the timer goesoff.
Mikey: [hands over test] Alright, just grade the whole thing then we’ll talk about it.
Donnie: Okay, cool.
Mikey: [heavily sighs with a hand on his head] Aww man, that was so stressful.
*Donnie starts laughing*
Mikey: Genuinely, so stressful.
Donnie: I don’t know what- I just think you built it up in your mind.
Mikey: Well, because-
Donnie: [looks at paper] Oh.
Mikey: [laughs] Don’t worry about it, we’ll talk about it after.Just- Just grade it.
*Donnie stares at paper in utterbewilderment*
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TMNT 2012
Mikey and Casey are making pizza together and, as they waitfor the pizza to cook, they fool around.
Casey: Do the dance of Italy.
Mikey: [starts dancing] The dance of Italy! Howowo! It’s thedance of Italy!
*Casey joins in*
Both: Howowowo! It’s the dance of Italy! Howowowo! It’s the dance of Italy! Hoowowowo!
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TMNT 2012
Mikey, Raph, and Casey are going to cook together, and Mikey wants to do a funny intro.
Mikey: We are here to conquer cake once and for all. Introducing Casey “the Raph” Jones & Raph “the Casey” Jones. Together they make Rasey!
Casey & Raph: Nooo! Nooo!
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Rise of TMNT
Raph and Mona Lisa(oc) are meeting for the first time. Mona Lisa has Draxum pinned by the throat and Raph is trying to negotiate with her.
Raph: Y’know, if killing the Kraang is your sole purpose, I don’t think this is the best way to go about it. But here’s the point, he betrayed the Kraang and they are coming back for him. And when they do, that’s when you [makes the cutting your neck gesture]
Mona: Why would I put my finger on their throat?
Raph: [confused] What? Oh, no, it’s a symbol. This is a symbol for you slicing their throat.
Mona: I would not slice his throat. I would cut their heads clean off.
Raph: It’s a general expression for you killing someone. [talking to a fellow alien] You’ve heard of this, you’ve seen this, right. Y’know whatthat is.
Alien: Yeah. [sees Mona glare at them] No. No.
If the Pines family ever did a lip sync or karaoke battle, I’d like to think Mabel- to break people’s expectations of her singing a cutesy song- would pick “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled and crush it(the version would be clean and Mabel would be older like 15). I also headcanon Stan lip syncing to “All Stars” to playfully mess with Ford(that’s the only way you can get to do it).
What songs do you think the Pines would lip sync to, especially Dipper and Ford?
Luz Noceda: Boiling Isles Vlogs & TV/Movie/Book Reviews
Amity Blight: Building(Inventions) Videos & Occasional Advice Videos for Kids with A**sive Parents
Willow Park: (First Time) Trying Human World Sports & Educational Plant Videos(What They Are & How to Care for Them)
Gus Porter: Human World Vlogs & (First Time) Trying Human Stuff (Food, Events, etc)
Hunter: Carving Videos(Palismen, Objects, Statues)
Eda Clawthorne: Posts whatever and whenever she wants
King Clawthorne: Supernatural(visiting haunted places) Videos, Solving Unsolved Mystery Videos, & Video Game Playthroughs
Hooty: Bug Reviews(Rating How Delicious They Are)
*Subscribers theorize whether he’s an animatronic/puppet. A lot of curse memes are made*
Lilith Clawthorne: Architectural, Facts About the Boiling Isles, & Learning Human History Videos
Raine Whispers: Music Reaction/Reviews & Vocal Coach Videos
Camila Noceda: How To Care For Your Pet & Advice for Parents with LGBTQ+ Children (ft Luz) Videos
Vee Noceda: Cosplay & Makeup Videos
Alador Blight: Engineering & Human Invention Reviews(+ How to Improve Them) ft Amity, Emira & Edric
Darius Deamonne: Fashion Review & Sewing Videos
Emira Blight: Prank w/ Edric & Makeup Videos
Edric Blight: Prank w/ Emira & Human World Animal Reaction(Watching funny, cute videos & helping Camila at the Vet)
The Collector: Traveling Videos & Video Game Playthroughs w/ King
Mattholomule: Construction & Illusion Prank w/ Gus Videos
Masha: Scary Story Reaction & True Crime Videos
This is based on their style and interest in music from the episode “Al Be Back.” The episode is basically about them fighting Albeartos with the power of music.
Raphael: Adele, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston, Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, and John Legend.
Donatello: Calvin Harris, Zedd, Galantis, Lady Gaga, Alesso, Daft Punk, Disclosure, Broadway Musicals.
Leonardo: Queen, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Journey, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin
Michelangelo: Missy Elliot, NF, Drake, Macklemore, Logic, Twenty One Pilot, Post Malone.
What do you guys think? Comment what you think their favorite artists or songs would be. 😊❤️
I believe Leo would be flustered and insecure around the first few weeks of being in a relationship- particularly a samurai rabbit. *wink*
He would pretend to be someone he’s not like being extra confident. But when his partner tells him how much they care about them, Leo will start being okay in his own skin.
I really enjoy connecting music with characters and I feel like this song (All That Matters by Casey Lee Williams & Jeff Williams) fits well for Pepa and Julieta’s feelings towards Bruno disappearing and coming back.
For me, I think “All That Matters”(https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CSQ8onIioiE) is about someone who is angry with a loved one for disappearing without a word, but still loves them.
These lyrics remind me of Julieta and Pepa not caring about their issues in their relationship with Bruno and are just happy to have him back.
“You're lost, you're found
You're hard to pin down
I never know if you'll come through
Then you appear
Together we're here
And that's all that matters
Somehow”
These lyrics are mostly based on a theory I have. I think Julieta tried to help and connect with Bruno but couldn’t and has regrets for failing after he disappears.
“Thought that I could pull you from the shadows
Maybe help you find your wings and fly
But you're a path the longer that I travel
The more I'm just defeated
My past mistakes repeated
I'll risk it once again to have you near my side
Another chance to let you just destroy my pride”
Hope you guys like my mini analysis! Let me know your thoughts. 😁
I'm curious about other fans' opinions on MK1's character writing. Personally, I think it's improved most characters but there are some issues.
Ashrah: I'm happy she's back because Ashrah was the 3D-era character I wanted to return. I really like that they kept her story from the 3D era but improved it. I'm curious to see if she'll get corrupted by the Kriss in the next game.
Baraka: His story improved immensely. I never cared for Baraka in the previous games since he wasn't developed enough and was just one of Shao Kahn's henchmen. Baraka being a victim of Tarkat makes him more sympathetic and interesting. I hope he gets a happy ending but I think he'll die in the later games.
General Shao: I'm a bit disappointed in how he was written. I was hoping we'd learn about his past and how it affected his personality. Shao was born with a weak body, so I expected his father to be abusive by forcing Shao to go beyond his limits. This would cause Shao to believe being strong is the only thing that matters. Hopefully, the next story portrays Shao as more than a stock villain.
Geras: I really liked this version of Geras compared to MK11's since he's more than Kronika's minion. He's loyal to Liu Kang but they are friends/partners, and Geras wants to protect Liu Kang's timeline because he believes in its potential.
Havik: I was really interested in learning about Havik, his powers, and the Chaos realm. I was disappointed that Havik was a minor character and his powers weren't explained. I heard that there will be a story taking place in Seido/Order Realm so I'm crossing my fingers that we'll have a great story for Havik and other Order/Chaos realm characters.
Johnny Cage: His backstory and personality didn't change that much which I'm glad for because MK9-11 Johnny had one of the best character arcs in that era. I really enjoyed his bromance with Kenshi and his comedic moments were really fun (my favorite was the Alien reference).
Kenshi: Kenshi's story was already good but it was improved upon and explored further. Kenshi wanting Sento to protect his family from the Yakuza and bring back the Taira clan made me sympathize with him, and actually seeing how he loses his sight was horrifying and broke my heart. His bromance was Johnny was one of my favorite parts and I hope they are in future games together.
Kitana: I found Kitana kind of bland. Unfortunately, with her old goal of wanting to be an Empress going to Mileena, she lost what made her interesting. She felt more like Mileena's sidekick rather than her own character. Maybe that'll change in future games since she's a part of Mileena's council.
Kung Lao: Kung Lao was likable and enjoyable. I don't have much to say other than that. I want the next story to explore his ego/arrogance and why he has that attitude. Although I really like Raiden as Earthrealm's champion, I sort of wish Kung Lao was the champion since he's wished for that opportunity for so long.
Li Mei: Li Mei is an okay character. She's kind of boring since she's a "follow the rules" character. Her and Sindel's friendship was the most interesting aspect of her. Li Mei's powers are really cool though, and I'm a big fan of Kelly Hu (her va).
Liu Kang: Having Liu Kang as Earth's protector and Time Keeper made his character more interesting compared to him being the "Chosen One." I am slightly disappointed in the way he was written. I expected/wanted Liu Kang to be a neutral good character where he's willing to do bad things to keep the peace. They kind of did that with Liu Kang creating meaningless lives for Shang Tsung and Quan-Chi, but he was never called out for those decisions. I also wanted the other characters to start questioning Liu Kang about why there are still tragedies occurring and why doesn't he intervene. Though we get it in the battle intros, I wanted it explored in the story. The writing for how Liu Kang's time powers was also pretty unclear. The power's restrictions were never specified so it's not obvious which events in the timeline are Liu Kang's mistakes or not.
Mileena: Adored her in this game! I love seeing Mileena happy for once with a loving family and a good life. I expected her to be overtaken by Tarkat the whole but was happy to see her with a regular mouth for most of the game. Having her as Empress is really interesting and can't wait to see more of that.
Nitara: I really wanted to like Nitara, yet she's so bland. I thought we would learn about Vaternius, and see Nitara being a truly neutral character. Compared to the other 3D characters in the game, she was the most disappointing.
Raiden: This version of Raiden is way more likable than previous iterations. He's nice, humble, handsome, and strong. He's literally the perfect man! I'd like his anger issues from the previous iterations to be developed in the next story. His anger would get out of control after a tragedy and he feels like being more ruthless is more beneficial to protecting everyone.
Rain: I don't have much to say about Rain. He's kind of boring and was sidelined in the game. Maybe he'll have some kind of connection to Delia and Argus, which will introduce them to the new timeline.
Reiko: Reiko's okay. The only thing I'm really interested in is his relationship with General Shao and it's mostly me wondering whether Shao is capable of caring/loving someone.
Reptile: Love this rendition of Reptile! Like Baraka, Syzoth is more complex and isn't only Shao Kahn's minion. He has one of my favorite designs in the game and his backstory shows the issue of internal racism. The only thing I'm iffy about is his family that was murdered was his wife and son since that is very similar to Baraka's backstory to losing his wife and children to Tarkat. Plus, it's kind of weird that he moved on with Ashrah relatively quickly. I would've preferred if his family were his parents or siblings.
Scorpion: At first, I was a bit iffy about Kuai Liang being Scorpion but think it was a good choice since it makes the rivalry between the Lin Kuei and the Shirai-Ryu more personal. I'm excited to see how his and Sub-Zero's story moves forward.
Sindel: Good queen and mom Sindel is best Sindel! She was very likable! I had a feeling she would die in the story though her soul being absorbed into Ermac was unexpected. I'm interested in where this story will go.
Shang Tsung: I really enjoyed how sassy Shang Tsung was, and was glad he was the main villain after so long. The only thing I'm disappointed in is we didn't see more of his backstory. Also, the idea of Shang Tsung being evil all along NRS was going with was pretty lame. I wanted to see whether Shang Tsung was truly born evil or if was he made that way because of his hardships. It being the latter would've been intriguing because it means Liu Kang technically created Shang Tsung.
Smoke: Smoke is a sweetie, but didn't have much going for him. I was really interested in Smoke when he was in MK9 so I expected him to have his own chapter and develop. Maybe the Lin Kuei/Shirai Ryu war will give me that.
Sub-Zero: I hoped Bi-Han would be an interesting antihero instead of a generic villain. His betrayal is fine, but I wish he was more indecisive or slightly regretful of his choice since he lost his brothers. For example, when he slashed Kuai Liang's eye, I wanted to see him be regretful and sorry for hurting his brother. We didn't get that, which is one of the biggest disappointments of the story.
Tanya: I'm neutral with Tanya. Personally, her role and personality are too similar to Jade's. She felt like a totally different character who happened to have the same name as the original Tanya. Changing a character's story is okay, yet there should be some part of the original iteration that stays. I do find her and Mileena super sweet and I hope they live a happy life.