Changes: Booyakasha (catchphrase)

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"Booyakasha" is a catchphrase that is common among the Turtles, BUT mostly used by Michelangelo, in the 2012 TV series. It replaced the classic "Cowabunga", first used in the 1987 TV series. It is pronounced /buːˌjɑː.kɑːˈʃɑː/ (boo-YAH-kah-SHAH).

History

Metalhead - First time being used by Donatello
New Girl in Town - First time being used by Raphael
Enemy of My Enemy - Mikey admits to Karai he doesn't know what it means, but it's fun to yell.

Etymology

According to Greg Cipes in an interview, "Booyakasha!" is an Irish saying that means "High Glory and love to the very moment."

In actuality, "Booyakasha" was originally coined by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen as part of his of satirical fictional persona Ali G. Ali G's use of "Booyakasha" is a faux Jamaican Patois expression of triumph.

Trivia

It replaced Michelangelo's catchphrase in the 80's original series was "Cowabunga".
Mikey thinks it sounds weird when Donnie says it. But Raph thinks it sounds weird when Mikey says it
Leonardo so far is the only turtle who had not said the catchphrase yet.
- Along with the Mighty Mutanimals, he finally states it at the end of Battle for New York, Part 2
Showdown, the two-part special episode was promoted as "Booyaka-Showdown".
Mikey tells Mondo Gecko that he considers the phrase 'cowabunga' to be too 'old school', which is why he prefers 'booyakasha'.

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 **Along with the [[Mighty Mutanimals (2012 TV series)|Mighty Mutanimals]], he finally states it at the end of [[Battle for New York, Part 2]]
 *[[Showdown]], the two-part special episode was promoted as "Booyaka-Showdown".
+*Mikey tells Mondo Gecko that he considers the phrase 'cowabunga' to be too 'old school', which is why he prefers 'booyakasha'.
 [[Category:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series)]]
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