“It’s hard out there, man. I spent my last cash on a Donatello costume to try to make a bit of money charging tourists for photos in Times Square.

I knew going in that it was risky. Everybody knows that Donatello is the least popular ninja turtle. I mean, that’s why I chose him. He’s rare, I was trying to fill a niche. Just look over there. Tons of Leonardos and Raphaels, a couple of Michaelangelos too, but I was the only Donatello, so I thought hey at the very least I can get in on some group photos with the other turtles to fill out the team.

No dice, man. People just don’t like Donatello, I finally get it. He was my favorite when I was a kid so maybe I was thinking with my heart a little too much. I bet my livelihood on an emotional decision, and I lost. It sucks.

I finally gave up and sold the staff and mask, and now I make more money just sitting here panhandling than I ever did on tourist photos.”