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Me, after watching the new Superman movie:

“I am Batman”

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Imagine growing up in the apocalypse with these nerds.

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Did you like miss the entire episode where raph went insane from being alone or….. were you watching with your eyes closed? :)

Of course I saw that episode :) In fact (as I say about many others), it’s one of my favorites! It clearly shows that Raph has a hard time being alone and that he needs his brothers (season 1, episode 21a: “Man vs. Sewer”).

But Raph isn’t a static character, and he has some character growth: little by little, he learns to trust his brothers more, as we see at the end of season two and also in the movie (especially with the leadership shift with Leo). And there’s also in season 2, episode 8a: Raph’s Ride-Along, where Raph is already handling things on his own as best he can. Another piece of evidence of his growth to being alone.

Now, in season 2, episode 5b (“Pizza Puffs”), Raph gets angry because he’s been doing all the missions on his own while his brothers don’t really follow through. That’s where my comment came from: “Rise Raph was this close to going solo—no doubt about it—just like 2007 Raph and 2012 Raph. It’s in his blood. Just saying.” (Context here)

I wasn’t saying he was going to abandon his team. In this version, that wouldn’t even make sense—he’s the leader. There’s no contradiction. He was angry, yes, but the way he handled it was by making his brothers take responsibility for their own messes.

If we compare with other versions:

In 2007, Leo (the leader) had left them for a long time, and even though Raph said otherwise, he needed him. That’s why he became destabilized, and his way of dealing with it was going off on his own.

In 2012, Raph is more impulsive, constantly clashes with Leo’s leadership, and ends up going solo on multiple occasions. But he would never abandon his brothers. He’s very protective of his family (and he always came back to the team, which shows that his actions were emotional reactions—not a true rejection).

In short: yes, I saw the episode you mentioned. Yes, I understand Rise Raph and his development. And I also understand the other versions of Raph, with whom he can be compared in certain aspects.

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rottmnt could’ve been a perfect version… if only it had been complete.

I know for some people it was still too chaotic, like it didn’t seem to be going anywhere… but the thing is, rottmnt doesn’t follow a conventional structure like other versions do. But it does have structure.

What isn’t said and isn’t shown matters more than what is. That’s its whole thing. That’s the magic.

Honestly, I’ve been wanting to write a full “Honest opinion on rottmnt” kind of analysis, like I did with Mutant Mayhem.

Might actually do it. Maybe.

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doodlez of the teetlez

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I came across this work of art in a shop while strolling around today (159€ 🫠).

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Donatello from the non-apocalyptic future.

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Today I received my first payment as a self-published author on Amazon KDP. Most people would probably think the amount I earned is laughable, but as someone who gets excited when I find a penny on the ground… I’m the happiest 😄📚✨

I know this has nothing to do with tmnt, but I’m so excited I just had to share it 💚

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I wanted to do the “draw the turtles in your outfits” thing :)

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My sister L —yes, the VERY SAME one who dragged me into watching Rise of the TMNT when I wanted nothing to do with “that new version”—

just confessed…

SHE NEVER EVEN FINISHED THE SERIES?!

Because “it didn’t hook her.”

Excuse me??

I became cosmically obsessed BECAUSE OF HER, and she didn’t even watch the whole thing?

I’m offended.

Betrayed.

Emotionally wounded.

Standing here like Leo with arms crossed, staring at her like she just ruined my multiverse arc.

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Donnie súper Sexy

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Happy anniversary rottmnt we’ll miss you forever and love you more when you’re back

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ROTTMNT is watching Leo climb onto a table wearing a ridiculous cape… while avoiding talking about the time he nearly died saving the world.

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Me at work:

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My Donnie 2012 built a shell boat 😱

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