The new film divides the numbers from previous stewards of the “Scooby-Doo” franchise by confirming that the ever-present orange turtleneck brain mystery solver Velma Dinkley is legitimately a lesbian. It put an end to decades of fan speculation and suggestions.
To the many fans who have long believed her in the same way and treated her as her lesbian icon, it was not a shocking revelation. However, her appearance in “Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!,” which was released on several digital services on Tuesday, was the first time the long-running franchise has openly acknowledged her sexuality. thrilling A few fan Disappointed with how long it took.
Created by Hanna-Barbera Productions, “Scooby-Doo” first appeared as a Saturday morning cartoon in 1969 and has been frequently reinvented in television shows, movies and cartoons. It usually follows a group of teenage detectives consisting of Velma, Daphne Blake, Fred Jones, Norville “Shaggy” Rogers, and Scooby-Doo, a mischievous Great Dane.
Previous “Scooby-Doo” writers and producers had said Velma was a lesbian, but said they were unable to portray her onscreen due to objections from the studio. The new film, directed by , leaves no doubt about her sexuality.
of one scene In the latest edition, a blushing Velma, voiced by Kate Micucci, was smitten to see a new character, Coco Diablo, who reflected Velma’s fashion sense in her own turtleneck and oversized glasses. the scene after, she denies that Koko is her type before admitting. what do i do? what do i say
It was kind of an overt reference to her sexuality, which had previously failed to make the final cut.
James Gunn, who wrote the script for the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo movie, responded to a fan on Twitter in 2020, writing that “in the original script Velma was clearly gay.”
“But the studio watered it down and kept watering it down, got obscure (version shot), then stopped doing anything (released version) and finally got a boyfriend (sequel),” he wrote in a tweet. I’m here. widely reported It was then and has since been removed.
That same year, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated,” his 2010 series on Cartoon Network, Posted instagram images Velma standing in front of the pride flag.
“We made our intentions as clear as we could ten years ago,” writes Cervone. “Most of our fans got it. If not, I encourage you to take a closer look.”
In response to fans, he specifically said: she’s gay According to a screenshot saved by Out Magazine.
Most of the gang have many romantic interests, especially between Fred and Daphne, but Velma “never really had a primary love interest,” says the 22-year-old marketing student, Scooby-Doo History Account on Twitter.
Although she occasionally flirted and had brief relationships, Especially with Johnny Bravo Although it was a ’90s cartoon crossover, Lippe said her romantic feelings were rarely as central to the story as other characters. When. Mystery Incorporated,” he said.
“It’s not something that comes out of the blue,” he said, as shows and movies increasingly hint at her interest in women these days. I said it was because I was talking about struggle.
“Many young women, and many people in general, can see her as a role model and role model to look up to.
Another change to Velma’s character is coming soon. In 2021, HBO Max has ordered a spin-off of his animated adult series called ‘Velma’. Mindy Kaling voices a character who will be South Asian on the show.
“No one complained about the talking dog solving the riddle,” says Karin. told the crowd The Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront Presentation in May saw the premiere of the show, which is set for later this year. “So I don’t think they will be upset with brown Velma.”
Warner Bros., which owns the “Scooby-Doo” series, declined to comment.
The rise of lesbian characters on television has been a slow process, often characterized by gimmicks and overt plays for ratings. Often appearing in the form of “lesbian kissing her episodes”, they were written primarily to inspire rather than to explore genuine relationships.
In recent decades, lesbian relationships on television have become more complex, though not entirely free of tropes.