If not for you meddling sons of--", only to be cut off by a police officer shutting the door as the puppy continues to rant and rave. Forum software by XenForo 2010-2019 XenForo Ltd. JavaScript is disabled. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! If it's to be believed, Scrappy may not be to blame for his unscrupulous public image. Scrappy was made the villain of the movie because director James Gunn (along with a majority of Scooby-Doo fans) loathed the character , though he apologized when it turns out that Scrappy had some fans who weren't pleased with the portrayal of him in the movie. Times when he showed a blatant disregard for the safety of others and himself. Rotten Robots | Boxing takes a ton of hard work and dedication to get to the world class pro level. Dick Dastardly (2020) | | cards having 5 Children Scoooby was always my best friend, It was my time to getthings done when scooby went on, the kids were busy and i could do the things I needed to. Refusing to admit defeat, an enraged Scrappy goes ballistic and tells Fred and Velma their fight isn't over and he'll still kill them, but Shaggy controls the claw, taunts Scrappy and pulls the Daemon Ritus out of his chest, returning Scrappy to his normal form. Oh, get over it! In the live-action Scooby-Doomovie, Scrappy is voiced by Scott Innes. In 1988, he vanished from the scene completely, and when he returned in the late '90s, the cartoon industry had soured on his persona. However after this, Scrappy plotted revenge against his former friends. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Muppet Central is hosted by KnownHost. Its unclear how he would have factored into the main plot, making little sense since he was caught in Scooby-Doos opening. Someone already summarized it here but TLDR version: he went from a vital part of reviving the franchise as it was dying to unfortunately becoming overexposed and pop culture kicked into making him a joke. Lists of fascinating, far-fetched, and possibly true fan theories about shows and movies that were made (let's face it) for children. ]Shaggy: Like, dudeScrappy: WHAT? Stars Frank Welker Casey Kasem Don Messick See production, box office & company info Goblin King | The R-rated cut of Scooby-Doohad the demons originate from outer space, and this would have played into the movies original ending. But as originally conceived, Scooby-Doo was a series with five lead characters and two personalities to split among them. Maybe "Return to Zombie Island" could reunite the entire team like how "Zombie Island" reunited the classic one? Scrappy angrily tells him he isn't worthy of being the team leader. Ezekial Gallows | : Black Knight | Phantom | Captain Cutler | Miner 49er | Indian Witch Doctor | Elias Kingston | Apeman | Charlie | Puppeteer | Ghost Clown | Big Bob Oakley | Mummy | Witch | Bald Zombie | Space Kook | Redbeard | Redbeard's Crew | Phantom Shadow | Snow Ghost | Ghost of Mr. Hyde | Scare Pair | Zen Tuo | Caveman | Creeper | Phony Phantom | Witch Doctor | Werewolf | Wax Phantom Traditionally, the gang investigated criminals who were posing as ghosts, but in post-Scrappy installments, the supernatural horrors suddenly became real. And for how uneven they were, there was a sense of experimentation with the different ghostly encounters of the Red Shirt Shaggy period thats fun to watch, and at least offers some relief from the otherwise interminable man in mask formula. Scrappy-Doo was largely absent from the spotlight from 1988-1999, at which point the powers that be made a concerted effort to run his name through the mud. Phantom Virus | I dont get why Scooby and Shaggy have been rendered peripheral characters in so many of their own shows, irrelevant to the plot at best and an active hindrance to the gang at worst. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. But Scrappy came in for trouble before he ever made it to the air. This led to his abandonment, which would cause his downward spiral into outright villainy. He was voiced by Scott Innes in his normal form and by J.P. Manoux (who also played Doppeldeaner in Community) in his monster form. Muppet Central exists to unite fans of the Muppets around the world. Accordingly, the filmmakers made Scrappy even more irritating than usual, with a flashback involving him attempting to take control of Mystery Inc. and urinating on Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Walter Peabody | Scrappy's appearance in the movie was probably hinted at when Warner Bros. released. Why Scooby's maligned nephew deserves some slack. In a six-minute Scooby-Doo cartoon on the. He loves dramas, horror, and thrillers, with a particular fondness for Hollywood's golden age. A subreddit dedicated to all things Scooby-Doo! So he liked to run head-long into trouble. This was most apparent in what could be called the Red Shirt Shaggy era. Scrappy-Doo | El Chupacabra | Reply. Tiny-Tikis | Scrappy faces his uncle, telling him he can still take him and he challenges him to a rematch, but Scooby easily whacks Scrappy into a wall. But so what? The writers (at least some of them) even enjoyed working with the character. The version of Scrappy in the movie, while obviously exaggerated to be evil and egomaniacal, actually stayed true to the spirit of Scrappy. The current generation is all about "getting the bag . He has a proud DVD collection stretching from recent releases all the way back to the silent era. Max | Gunn was an old school, "Scrappy ruined the franchise" guy, as he himself stated in an interview with Derek McCaw at the time. In response, Scrappy says, "Is that all you got?" And the Scrappy has become a popular term for late-addition characters rejected by fans. Listen up, losers. You can't do this to me! And Scrappy isn't really a villain. Ghoul King | Shannon Lucas | If not for you meddling sons of--", only to be cut off by a police officer shutting the door as the puppy continues to rant and rave. Ironically enough, I never found Scrappy annoying and tbh, there are far WORSE characters with flaws more glaring than Scrappy. Add to this the fact that when Fred left, Scrappy took over as leader (most apparent in all of the vignettes). He also idolized Scooby and was firmly loyal to the group, often courageously (or brazenly) standing up for them when they were being attacked. Gnarlybeard | Scrappy is the villain who mentally scarred Mystery Inc. to the deepest extent, as it was revealed in. Is he really that bad? Red Sparks and Jim Rivets. Scrappy is a throwaway in-joke in the excellent Mystery Incorporated! | help. Inferno | He also idolizes Scooby and is firmly loyal to the group, often courageously (or brazenly) standing up for them when they were being attacked. Interestingly, Scooby-Dum is generally well-liked, and even received his own FunkoPop vinyl figure in 2017. Those few references made to him on the various shows of recent years are derogatory. Robot Ninjas | In the 1st of those god-awful Live Action Scooby Doo movies, they made Scrappy the f'n villain. Scrappy says he's as cute as "a Powerpuff Girl" and that he'll get his own TV show as he sits on his suitcase, alone and friendless. I'll get my own TV show!Scrappy getting kicked out by Mystery Inc. during the flashback. @JamesGunn @SkylerAitken Scrappy as the bad guy was the best part of the movie!!!!! Hi. Since then, we've gotten Shaggy Busted, which started the long-running gag of Scrappy's corpse showing up in the background of Harvey Birdman episodes. Scrappy left with the demons and they captured many people including Fred and Velma, however, Shaggy rescued them. He then chased Scooby and Shaggy until he finally had them cornered. But James Gunn changed it to Scrappy due to his intense hatred for the character. Zarkos | Scrappy is then unceremoniously thrown out of the van in the middle of the desert along with his suitcase, with no one giving a second thought (not even Scooby). Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! [1] [2] Scrappy has appeared in a number of the various incarnations of the Scooby-Doo cartoon series. Why is Scrappy Doo from Scooby Doo so hated among fans of the show? His blind, delusional hero-worship of his uncle Scooby gave way to a more realistic (but still affectionate) opinion. This would have made him a sympathetic villain, as opposed to a merciless monster loathed by the Mystery Inc. gang. If not for you meddlin' sons ofScrappy's last lines while he, N'Goo, and Zarkos get arrested. Scooby Doo; Scrappy Doo; Googie (Scooby Doo) Language: English Stats: Published: 2023-01-06 Updated: 2023-03-03 Words: 46322 Chapters: 9/10 . After that he got annoying and repetitive. And then came the 2002 live-action movie. In 1979, Scrappy-Doo was brought on to revitalize theScooby-Doofranchise. This period of the franchise began with The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo. His ability to speak comprehensibly compared to Scooby tore the already-frail reality in his assessment. Not sure what the thinking was back then, but I hated all of those characters. In order to keep Scrappy's appearance and role in the live-action movie a true surprise, Warner Bros. purposely excluded him from the movie's Game Boy Advance videogame. And I will not SPLAT you if you don't like him. Evanier later had cause to doubt the executive's devotion to the Looney Tunes, but he duly took his cues from Henry Hawk and wrote the script for what amounted to an unofficial pilot for Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo. Before long, the charismatic Great Dane had taken center stage, pushing Daphne, Velma, and Fred out of the spotlight. RAAAAH! Yeah Scrappy doo actually saved scooby doo and got more likable particularly in the 80s with the 13 ghosts but what i couldnt stand was the way warner bros treated his character! Scrappy-Doo is a fictional Great Dane puppy created by Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1979. If you are going to edit a lot, then make yourself a user and login. Thats the main reason I want to see him . Scrappy has appeared in a number of the various incarnations of the Scooby-Doo cartoon series. However, social media has created an illusion that being a normal person is somehow a bad thing. The original draft of the script had Old Man Smithers (the Luna Ghost) being the true culprit behind Spooky Island. RELATED: Why 'Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island' Is One of the Best & Scariest Films of the Franchise. It's currently unknown what happened to Scrappy and his henchmen in the end, but they most likely remained in prison for life, leaving Scrappy's plans for conquest in vain. Site debuted on January 28, 1998. The young lady asked what he did for a living. Toy Robotus | Despite that it was his own fault for being a bad friend and a jerk to all of them. Evanier successfully refuted their demands in a conference, but Hanna-Barbera would later cave and have another writer water Scrappy down. TL;DR it was a mix of people genuinely disliking Scrappy, and a smear campaign instigated by Cartoon Network and bolstered by the 2002 live-action movie inspiring people who hated the character to vent all of their frustrations online and in media, resulting in the character being hated and disliked. [Scrappy pees on Daphne]Daphne: Oh god! Scooby-Dooends with the gang disrupting the Daemon Ritus ritual, only to discover Scrappy is the evil mastermind behind the Spooky Island mystery. Why was Scrappy Doo a bad guy? While Scrappy-Doo was not directly responsible for the changes that occurred within the franchise in the '80s, his arrival coincided with a major tonal shift. The Dawson Leery crying meme will be etched into our memories forever. Mystery Incorporated: Slime Mutant | Gator People | Ghost Truck | Man-Crab | Que Horrifico | Alice May | Phantom | Gnome | Humungonauts | Fright Hound | Vampire | Char Gar Gothakan | Cicada Creature | Lord Infernicus | Shadowy Orc | Aphrodite | Danny Darrow | White Wizard | Nightfright | Fish Freaks | Manticore | Headless Horror | Shadowy Figure | Dead Justice | Obliteratrix | Freak of Crystal Cove | Crybaby Clown | Baba Yaga | Dreamweaver | Junk | Graveyard Ghoul | Dark Lilith | Hebediah Grim | Fiend | Scarebear | Dragon | Dr. Zin | Mummy | Aliens | Rude Boy and the Ska-Tastics | Gluten Demon | Dandy Highwayman | Fake Fred | Old Daphne | Priestess | Mr. E | Ed Machine | Professor Pericles | Evil Entity | Krampus (Scooby Doo: Mystery Incorporated) | Kriegstaffebot | catch phrase is funny. He also has a great interest in art and screenwriting, and can often be found sketching or drafting stories. Loch Ness Monster | They took the most defining traits of the dismissed characters and placed them into Scrappy, while refusing to develop him past his initial character traits or his borrowed character traits. His insistence that ghosts were real, coupled with his obnoxious and detestable behavior, annoyed Mystery, Inc. to no end, culminating with Scrappy arrogantly demanding that they appoint him their "unquestioned" leader or else he would leave, foolishly believing that they valued his company when in reality, they would gladly take the chance to get rid of him (even his own uncle). This is presumably the reason why his first season was released on DVD for the first time in 2015 (it was also notably the first time he appeared on a DVD cover in the US, and his second time ever after a 2012 European release of Happy Birthday, Scooby Doo), as well as the reason for James Gunn's apology. Scrappy and his allies summoned an army of monstrous purple demons with a pyramid object called the Daemon Ritus. He only needed Scooby's protoplasm (a "pure soul") to complete his transformation and become unstoppable. If Scrappy was pushed too aggressively when he first appeared and was a bit too much of a twerp he became a more tenable character with time, and a more interesting straight man than the alternative. Scrappy's voice actor from 1980 to 1989, Don Messick was also Scooby's original voice actor. Scooby tells Scrappy to sit down and punches his nose, making Scrappy roar angrily in his face and take him over to the Pinscher to extract his protoplasm. It's been since revealed that this was not to capitalize on Scrappy's newfound popularity, but rather an attempt to switch up the formula yet again in order to maintain an increase in ratings. It's because that they thought that Scrappy was annoying or useless when in some cases such as the 'red shirt' Shaggy trilogy (i.e Ghoul School, Boo Brothers, and Reluctant Werewolf) he was actually braver than his uncle when it came to monsters. Unlike his original counterpart in the TV series, he is portrayed as Scooby-Doo's obnoxious nephew who plots to get revenge on his former friends, Mystery Inc. for abandoning him years ago, wanting to use an ancient magical relic known as the Daemon Ritus to absorb all souls in order to enslave both Spooky Island and the world with an army of demons. Kang the Conqueror (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Krampus (Scooby Doo: Mystery Incorporated). . Demons | How Scrappy went from cocky but heroic to obnoxious and demanding (then villainous and cruel) is unknown, though perhaps in the cartoons, he never became a villain and / or something terrible happened to him or was caused by him, inadvertently or otherwise that caused the gang to stop talking about him. (He was a hit with children and some older fans, but there were others who didn't care for him.) Also, most of Scooby Doo is a mystery series, but the second season of Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo gives the show more variety. These efforts have been moderately successful, at times, but compared to Scrappy's decade-long stint, he still seems the more solid character. 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