tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post4704848575705705960..comments2023-09-07T04:02:04.921-07:00Comments on Console Classix - Retro Reborn: The Quick And The LuckyConsole Classix - Retro Rebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10712811284431041533noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-1213196220822435382011-04-08T05:32:44.029-07:002011-04-08T05:32:44.029-07:00So, our official submissions were:
Botticelli - ...So, our official submissions were:<br /><br /> Botticelli - Nathan Tolbert<br />Ghiberti - ppd2<br />Masaccio - Coolsonh<br />Vincent (Van Gogh) - dayallencrey25<br />Venus de Milo - Zerothis<br />Machiavelli – taylor<br /><br />Now Brian Farmer pointed out on our forums:<br /><br />“1) Just about everyone's missing the fact that Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello were the first names of those renaissance artists, not the last names or nicknames, as are being suggested.<br /><br />2) All of these four were just as famous--and in some cases, more so--for other forms of art than painting. Donatello and Michelangelo are best known for sculpture, and Raphael was a master architect, as well.<br /><br />3) The idea of fitting in the "Americanization" of the names is a good idea, too.<br /><br />Based on the above, it surprises me that no one's suggested "Benvenuto" (Cellini). He was a leading goldsmith and sculptor, an author, and a composer. Plus, Benvenuto shortens and "Americanizes" to "Ben" quite easily. “<br /><br />and he makes some good points. However, I'm not so picky. For instance Machiavelli may not have been a painter, but he was certainly Italian and involved in the renaissance. I also don't believe anyone can question the fact that the Venus de Milo was involved in the art scene (besides, the turtles need a woman.)<br /><br />As as result of my rather liberal views on riddle solving and naming conventions I declare that all the entries are valid. Now for the results!<br /><br />Nathan Tolbert was unquestionably the “Quick” in our little contest. He answered correctly roughly twenty minutes after I posted.<br /><br />As for the “Lucky,” that plum goes to taylor's submission of the dark turtle “Machiavelli”. His number quite literally came up. (Does that say something about the balance of the light and dark sides?)<br /><br />I enjoyed this a great deal and I plan to kick off another contest soon. I won't give you the exact date, but I will say I plan on doing it in April, so that should give you some idea.<br /><br />Nathan and taylor I need your address info. Please send an e-mail to webmaster@consoleclassix.com so I can get your prizes sent out.<br /><br />Once again thanks for you participation and congratulations to the Quick and the Lucky!Console Classix - Retro Rebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712811284431041533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-58626908337165640102011-04-07T09:05:35.555-07:002011-04-07T09:05:35.555-07:00That would a great anti-turtle name or something! ...That would a great anti-turtle name or something! I like it!Console Classix - Retro Rebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712811284431041533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-74041439949498710682011-04-07T09:01:13.417-07:002011-04-07T09:01:13.417-07:00How about Machiavelli? Kind of sinister but if he ...How about Machiavelli? Kind of sinister but if he is the 5th unknown turtle hes has to have some rouge in him right?taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05432979259537294378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-48081757793771232362011-04-06T03:27:49.563-07:002011-04-06T03:27:49.563-07:00LOL! That was great, even if you did fire off a fe...LOL! That was great, even if you did fire off a few extra possibilities. A female turtle would be an interesting addition. Then we could come up with names for the first few generations.Console Classix - Retro Rebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712811284431041533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-1946089775447567242011-04-05T19:09:13.609-07:002011-04-05T19:09:13.609-07:00So many possibilities, there's Domenico, Andre...So many possibilities, there's Domenico, Andrea, Titian, Giorgione, Botticelli. Titian and Giorgione are a duo (necessitating a 6th turtle), so their out. Andrea is perceived by many non-Italians as a female name, you made no mention of the 4th turtle being male or female (I'll return to that eventually) but I'm going to rule it out. Domenico starts with a D, can't had two D names so he's out. Botticelli, hmm, whats the americanism of his name? The other turtles can go by Mike, Ralph, Leo, and Donny. What would you call him? Bot? Andrea could go by Andy I suppose.<br />The heck with all that, rvery true TMNT fan knows the _real_ 5th turtle is Venus de Milo. Google it!zerothishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06115563173322640085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-36139450924326009032011-04-05T15:06:09.783-07:002011-04-05T15:06:09.783-07:00That's a good idea for a new website!That's a good idea for a new website!Console Classix - Retro Rebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712811284431041533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-35947150343345444602011-04-05T11:24:09.715-07:002011-04-05T11:24:09.715-07:00ConsoleClassixTurtleClan.comConsoleClassixTurtleClan.comCadcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806640748365163315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-32269488318243215522011-04-05T10:48:55.289-07:002011-04-05T10:48:55.289-07:00We're going to have enough names for an entire...We're going to have enough names for an entire clan of turtles, lol.Console Classix - Retro Rebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712811284431041533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-42606847601028740462011-04-05T10:28:57.771-07:002011-04-05T10:28:57.771-07:00The fifth turtle? Vincent (Van Gogh, of course)The fifth turtle? Vincent (Van Gogh, of course)Cadcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806640748365163315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-15547761155512931072011-04-04T20:27:10.183-07:002011-04-04T20:27:10.183-07:00Masaccio. The name actualy sounds like it could be...Masaccio. The name actualy sounds like it could be a Ninja Turtle.coolsonhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693341244783030358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-69903821187975637272011-04-04T17:12:30.236-07:002011-04-04T17:12:30.236-07:00The fifth turtle is Ghiberti.The fifth turtle is Ghiberti.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-61624082991262849392011-04-04T06:56:25.877-07:002011-04-04T06:56:25.877-07:00That was crazy fast! You were camping it, lol.That was crazy fast! You were camping it, lol.Console Classix - Retro Rebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712811284431041533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926044371256005344.post-54415147674420623552011-04-04T06:53:15.529-07:002011-04-04T06:53:15.529-07:00I'd go with BotticelliI'd go with BotticelliNathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763963217187530121noreply@blogger.com