#rise splinter is danny devito

[brightlotusmoon]

https://twitter.com/zipzaizen/status/1727885362025119930

[obsidiancreates]

Would a Body Swap Rise/2012 crossover be better with only The Boys being body swapped across dimensions, or would it be better if all characters were? Or just The Boys and Splinters?

Because on one hand, if it's just The Boys then I think 2012 Splinter would notice These Aren't My Sons' Souls right away and get things jumpstarted

On the other hand... it'd be really funny for 2012 Splinter to wake up short and round and Danny Devito Shaped while Rise Splints wakes up tall as shit

"HA-HA! I AM FINALLY TALLER THAN MY SONS AGAIN! LOOK AT ME, WOW RED YOU EXPERIENCE THIS ALWAYS?! HA-HA, YOU ARE SO TINY NOW!"

"My sons... please help me to reach the countertop. I have tried climbing onto a chair, yes. I could not make it up."

Anyway, 2012 Raph suddenly being the tallest would make him insufferable, and when he discovers this body has Mystic Powers to become even BIGGER he's just a menace. He does however keep hitting his head on everything and knocking stuff over because he's not used to such Width. Muscle memory shocks him when the body instinctually reacts with Hugs to his brothers having a bad time, and how it's clearly common because the body holds at just the right angle to none of the spikes or sharp edges of his shell jab his brother. It's kinda nice.

Meanwhile Rise Raph is trying to adjust to being a whole foot shorter and way less wide. He keeps reaching for things he should be able to grab easily and realizing he needs to lean way over to grab it. Leo keeps patting him on the head like he's a dog. he doesn't dislike it except for the smugness Leo does it with. Muscle Memory keeps affecting all of them and they first learn this when Raph by The Body's Instinct slaps one of them on the back of the head. He promptly bursts into tears about it.

Rise Donnie revels in being the tallest now and Is A Problem about it, but the tooth gap irritates him to no end, he can't stop running his tongue over it. He discovers tech is WAY harder to get in this universe as well and is horrified by how he must work with things like Manhole Covers and scraps, and even more horrified to find out how much Muscle Memory this body has in regards to navigating the military junkyard (not because he fees bad for 2012 but because this scrapyard isn't even that good but the muscle memory implies this is the best place to get tech here and it's all he has to work with and he hates it).

2012 Donnie is in candyland and fucking loves this giant lab with tech that The Kraang could only wish they had a d when he discovers the mystic tech powers? He passes out. He's probably having the best time of everyone (when they're not pressuring him to work faster on getting them back to their own bodies). He knows that since Memories have a physical makeup in brains they should technically be able to remember things these bodies have done and thought, but there's a spiritual block so they can't access any actual memories. He finds he stims a lot more in this body and actually rather enjoys it.

Rise Mikey is delighted by the muscle memory breakdancing he can get up to in the 2012 universe, yet horrified by the things this body seems to be used to eating. He almost eats a Trash Pizza Slice with ants on it, pauses, realizes, and throws up. He decides the best thing he can do for this Other Mikey is train the body how to cook well. Ice Cream Kitty knows it's not her Mikey so she's sad but she doesn't dislike Rise, she just misses her bestie. Rise is so relieved by the never-ending chains on the nunchucks, though definitely confused how they never end since this universe doesn't seem to have Mystic Powers.

2012 Mikey thinks the art on his shell is awesome and loves that he finds a closet with turtlenecks and art stuff. He steps into the kitchen one day and by sheer muscle memory cooks an artisanal meal and everyone is blown away. He thinks he got the best body out of everyone and he has fire powers now! Which is concerning to everyone and he does set things on fire regularly. Good thing the Donnie Body here seems to be prepped for that because the first time it happens The Battle Shell opens up and puts out the fire, which causes a new panic because DONNIE YOUR SHELL WHAT HAPPENED WHY IS IT METAL- oh good it's a covering AHHHHHHHHHHHHH WHY'S YOUR SHELL SOFT AHHHHHHHHHHH

Rise Leo doesn't like 2012's body one bit, especially the larger feet. He also hates not being able to teleport. And his muscle memory has him Naruto Running across buildings. He's having a bad time, he hates this. Space Heroes is cool though he likes Space Heroes. He's trying to get Donnie to figure out how to bring the show back to their dimension. He's also so surprised by how Meditation is one of the body's first instincts when in the dojo, and by how many super formal moves it knows. He does enjoy getting to brag about it and pretending to be Old and Wise to his brothers while running through the motions of these katas he doesn't even know the names of.

2012 Leo is just. So confused. He keeps posing. He keeps lounging. He sleeps in way more. This body walks with a more casual gait. Fascinating. And a little weird and uncomfortable and scary. He's trying to enjoy it but he's not sure how he feel about it. He loves the portals/teleportation, though when he discovers one of the main ways this body uses them is throwing one katana to teleport to it he knows he must keep this fact from Raph as long as possible because Raph has never let him live down the "A ninja never throws their weapon!" thing.

Anyway I don't think I'd swap April, Casey (who'd be swapped with Cassandra and not Casey Jr), or the villains because someone needs to notice The Boys are acting unlike themselves, and if The Splinters are swapped too that doesn't leave a ton of options. If I did, though, we all know 2012 Casey said he kinda enjoyed being a girl, so he'd be pretty happy with his situation, especially since with the muscle memory he's also a ninja now.

[frogonamelon]

Wow, familial love really ended up being a theme here huh?

Some Atlas (by the incredible @sodaspons) warmups for your consideration.

We have entered the unknowable for me in terms of 2k12 canon as I still have yet to see what isn't on Netflix and know next to nothing about the show moving forward.

I love Karai and Venus' dynamic so much! Adorable! I love that they get to talk about the whole guardian thing and share memories of Shen <3

Since I included HC Rise! Miwa:

'Jitsu for Justice' (Lou's second to last film and the last one before he proposes to BM) had a lone wolf and cub storyline in which Lou meets a young deaf & mute girl and takes her on as an apprentice. She would reappear in ‘Hot Soup Forever’, Lou’s last film.

This young girl is Huay Lian (meaning Blossom and Lotus respectively) played by child actress Miwa (undecided last name). This is also why Splinter knows some sign language to teach to his kids.

Lian is played by either Oroku Miwa (the descendant of Saki’s son/ Karai’s brother Hiroto) or Miwa Smith (with Jennika’s last name). Her and Yoshi's dynamic is very sweet and kind of parental/ fun uncle and precocious niece.

Inspirations: Mara Wilson & Danny DeVito (Matilda) in behind the scenes and Harley Keener in Iron Man 3 & Endgame and Jesper & Margu's dynamic from Klaus in JfJ and HSF.

The drawing itself is Miwa and Yoshi/ Lou on the red carpet. Yes, his suit is bright blue and sparkly in my head.

[brightlotusmoon]

Mikey, a sheltered isolated ADHD Autistic with hyperempathy and rejection sensitivity, worried he was being inappropriate or had bad timing:

Yoshi, formerly a rat, recently deceased parent of many, totally getting the joke:

Based on an actual social event that happened to me in real life yesterday.

@remmushound

[brightlotusmoon]

@remmushound

I gotta say, comparing the dialogue between Bayverse Splinter and Rise Splinter is interesting enough, as they are both Thoroughly Modern Mutant Rats, but Yoshi having been Lou Jitsu gives writers so much freedom to write him full of Western slang, as opposed to 2012 Splinter, who was much more formal. Bay Splinter started out kind of in between and I still compare him directly to 2003. But he's really a modern dad.

Rise Splinter now living in Bay Mikey's head feels like someone's Oldhead Surfer Dad hanging out with his kids' older friends, kicking back over bongs and beer with barbecue.

Bay Splinter in our Leatherhead RP is sassy, snarky, With It, updated, willing to go along with Mikey's shenanigans, and full of harsh lessons and soft landings. Let's say he kicks back with Raph to get stoned and watch soap operas.

And now they have a pet alligator!

[brightlotusmoon]

Strange thought: do you remember the toddler mutant ninja turtles episode that was scrapped where they were gonna be turned back to toddlers by a jellyfish witch or whatever?

What… what if Splinter got hit with the spell? Would he turn back into a human toddler or would he turn into an ugly little mutant baby

Just so… so ugly…

AAAA! AAAA! Ugly creepy weird creature awww now it's cute somehow.

Also? That's a really really good question. Fuck you, Nick, we could have had BABIES.

[brightlotusmoon]

Hey, I’m the creator of the “It’s Alright” Splinter AMV, and I just want to say that seeing you talking about it on here made my day :)

I stumbled across your post by accident but I’m so glad I did!

OMG, hello! You're awesome!

[brightlotusmoon]

From IDW TMNT #124, which is mostly with no dialogue, making it almost eerie.

I think these wordless memories of Splinter fit every incarnation. Who feels like coming up with ideas for each one?

[brightlotusmoon]

Idea for Yoshi: he’s living in a state where he is back in his early years of mutation, so while he still recognizes he has sons and recalls the events pre-mutation, he doesn’t Always recognize the turtles as being his sons because they’re so much older. Most of the time his wandering is connected to him trying to find his way back to his home (the early stages of the sewer before the lair was developed) and panicking trying to find where his little turtles are.

Oh...my sweet Yoshi. He's so full of heavy things.

Damn Ant and Andy for creating a Splinter with even more trauma for the fandom to play with.

Oh, imagine Mikey and Michelangelo having a therapy session with him. Now I'm sad!

[brightlotusmoon]

Hey, remember how Master Splinter always needed time to watch soap operas, from the very beginning? Wrapped in a red silk robe, mug of tea in hand, don't talk to him until the commercials? John Waters would be proud of our ratty old queer dad. Perhaps the first.

[brightlotusmoon]

Ohhhh. I just realized something important about Rise Leo using Spanish. 1987 Mikey did too. Which means that not only is Rise Leo a tribute to 2003 Mikey, he's paying homage to 1987 Mikey.

I mean... Old Fan headcanon theory, of course. But I feel like it has some teeth.

Well done, Andy and Ant. Talk about knowing the lore and, you know, paying attention to your character growth instead of dropping developments and ignoring hints. (looking at you Ciro Nieli)

[brightlotusmoon]

https://youtu.be/2EO7Dh3fM7Y

https://youtu.be/R-Rcbj_qR4g

https://youtu.be/TaeNgo8bR2k

These short simulations, especially the last ones, really help with scenarios and POV with RiseSplinter; some of the scenes with rise splinter were inspired by some of these as well

These are super helpful for both writers and carers of people with dementia. It's also giving me ideas on what Bay Donnie can research and how Bay Mikey can play Counselor Troi.

Plus, I'm seeing Bay Splinter doing a lot of new introspection, especially since this is on top of his nightmares about his youngest dying.

[brightlotusmoon]

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Eric Bauza on Splinter's New Style

"I would say he’s a mixture of Mr. Miyagi and Danny DeVito. ::laughs:: And if that rat were to exist, he went to college with Yoda."

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I'd been reading a blog thread on It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and it reminded me of what the Rise Of The TMNT showrunners said about Rise Splinter and why people shouldn't hate him. He was one of the most fascinating characters with secret pasts I've seen in ages. Those who hated his reboot didn't want to wait for his reveal arc that explained why he was introduced like That.

Also, here is an interesting review that I partially agree with. Posting this after the show has been cancelled feels strange.

[brightlotusmoon]

If anyone remembers that 2018/2003 TMNT crossover I had promised I would finish once Rise got to Season 2, I had another dream that I will insert into said fic:

-2003 Leo and Rise Leo chasing each other around the Rise lair yelling puns at each other.

-2003 Leo grabbing Rise Mikey and backing against a wall: "Yield or I adopt him!" causing 2003 Mikey to dramatically stage whisper, "I knew he loved me the most!"

-2003 Raph slapping 2003 Mikey: "That's not love, that's hostage negotiation, bonehead. He knows you're potentially better than him and you're too lazy to do anything."

-Rise Raph grabbing 2003 Raph by the arm and twisting it: "Smack him again and I'll stuff you like my teddy bears."

-The Donatello's in a corner building some random Rube Goldburg device. 2003 Donnie: "Try not to maim each other, I'm in the zone."

-Rise Splinter leaning forward in his armchair eating popcorn.

I am going to throw the 2012 boys in there too.

[brightlotusmoon]

Rise episode "Fists Of Furry": And our newest annoying villain is named Chris-to-fan Bradford!

Me: *stares at camera*

Karate Kid dojo competition parody: *happens*

Splinter as Randall: HELLO FELLOW TEENS.

Camera: *is now broken from all my deadpan stares*

And this is the first five minutes.

[brightlotusmoon]

Oh look, Kevin loves Rise, can we stop attacking each other over it?

As an Old Fan sitting back watching the fucking drama among the younger fans I'm stoked as fuck for a mature adult series on Netflix, where I can then headcanon the turtles as dark as I want without wondering how I'll be criticized - please note that I said wonder, not worry. I don't really worry too much anymore. But I love to ponder, consider, and accept that turtles will turtle with each other in all kinds of fascinating ways. Here's to their potential immortality. *raises glass of chablis, chugs it, does the same with a Hurricane with a straw; sometimes being drunk loosens up the spasticity*

*soft wheeeeee*