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What?! Do they intend to just disregard the cannon in "A Pup Named Scooby Doo?!?!"
Scooby Doo Character Velma Confirmed to Be a Lesbian
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Representation is fine, but I don't understand why it usually involves retroactively reimagining existing characters or dispensing with the ambiguity surrounding them.
I'm also not sure it's healthy to seek validation from pop culture. These decisions are made solely to grab headlines (which they do) in order to sell a product. At the very least, a character shouldn't be defined by a single characteristic just because it makes them part of a marginalized group. From the clips I've seen, all Velma does is swoon over a girl.
Also, the LGBTQ community is apparently divided and feuding over whether Velma is actually a lesbian or bi. I bet they weren't expecting to find controversy there!
I'm also not sure it's healthy to seek validation from pop culture. These decisions are made solely to grab headlines (which they do) in order to sell a product. At the very least, a character shouldn't be defined by a single characteristic just because it makes them part of a marginalized group. From the clips I've seen, all Velma does is swoon over a girl.
Also, the LGBTQ community is apparently divided and feuding over whether Velma is actually a lesbian or bi. I bet they weren't expecting to find controversy there!
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Oh, I love a good lesbian ghost-chaser -- who doesn't??
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I'm sure that's a fetish category, so I imagine some people are excited for kinky reasons!
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I think the reason we see so much reimagining of existing characters is because most big projects coming out today are continuations and reboots.
You're right, it's not healthy to seek validation in pop culture, but it's nice for kids who are "different" to see people like them in pop culture.
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I agree on both counts. I just wish Hollywood did more original stuff, which seems to be a common lament.
I also think they like the controversy that comes with reimaging existing characters because it creates even more publicity.
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There's already been an origin story called Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begin's which I have on DVD.
I suppose this Velma one is going to contradict what has already gone before.
Ruh Roh! Zoinks!
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Nobody said it was new. In fact, I said existing works are usually reworked to add diverse representation. It creates controversy by tapping into nostalgia and forcing fans to take sides, which in turn creates interest in the product. I personally don't care if Velma "likes the ladies" now, but it appears like they made that her defining characteristic.
It also brings up the issue of stereotypes. Making Velma gay (or bi) is not exactly a bold move when many people suspected as much.
It also brings up the issue of stereotypes. Making Velma gay (or bi) is not exactly a bold move when many people suspected as much.
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That was one of the film's.
Legend of the Phantosaur, I think because I ahem have all of them!
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They did the same thing with Phil and Lil's mom in the Rugrats reboot, even though she was married to a man in the original. Because, you know, tomboy!