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Cowabunga Business! 10 Totally Tubular Facts about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Get ready to go back to the sewer and relive the radical rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT)!
These heroes in a half-shell have not only fought crime but also conquered the business world. From pizza-loving reptiles to global icons, the Turtles’ journey is a shell-tastic blend of fun and business brilliance.
So grab your nunchucks and join us as we uncover 10 totally tubular facts about TMNT’s business success.
1.A Sketchy Start:
TMNT’s creators, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, whipped up the concept as a parody sketch in 1983. Little did they know that this doodle would catapult them into turtle stardom!
2. Turtle Power Profits:
With over $14 billion in total revenue, the TMNT franchise has proven that turtles can rule both the sewers and the business world. Talk about some serious turtle power!
3. Pizza Pioneers:
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo have fueled a pizza frenzy! Sales of the savory delight spiked after the Turtles’ first comic book appearance in 1984.
4. “Cowabunga” Copyright Controversy:
In the 1990s, the phrase “Cowabunga” became a pop culture sensation. However, TMNT’s…