http://scoobydoo.wikia.com/wiki/Anunnaki_(Scooby-Doo!_Mystery_Incorporated). taking place in modern day. They arrive at the scene and begin investigating. So can birds and probably other animals. Goddamn, between that episode and the season finale, I cannot decide which one I like more. In the early episodes Scooby was one of the most improbable things out there. All the nefarious plots involve realestate (the only remaining reliable value proposition), looking for liquid assets, or as a means to attract or repel populace. What if Shaggy is so high that Fred, Daphne and Velma are imaginary friends? Ben Edlund creator of the Tick was one of the writers on that one! If it was accomplished by human technology (genetic engineering/gene therapy, say), no one who wanted their pet to stay as it is would have their pet altered. Uh, the Zombies, Magic, and Aliens, we're all just old white people in Masks. Just enough to make chosen species better at problem solving, understanding technology and humans, and other things associated with "intelligence", and perhaps altering their voice-boxes in such a way to produce human sounds (thus facilitating the use of spoken language .. some birds who can speak are hard to understand, too) without changing them much physically, otherwise (other tech can help them use our tech, or tech could be custom-built for them to get around various physical limitations .. just like humans use tech to get around their own physical limitations). By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Radiohist 19:16, 20 November 2015 (UTC) There's no necessity for a guest voice section. Most cartoons from that era are long gone. Every town they visit is in economic shambles. This, though CAN be gotten around by stuff they're already starting to do in labs - cloning just the muscle tissue. This has affected Scooby at a very young age. (Maybe the cop dog LIKES being a cop.). On IMDB, it shows there are more episodes, so hopefully we will be notified on when the next episode airs. Those who're descendants have a longer lifespan than normal animals and have more intelligence like that of humans. Why is it that we, as human TV-watchers and filmgoers, are perfectly fine with the fact that dogs in the media … A severe stroke caused his movement & talking to be a … 4/17/2016 2 Comments Where the only real mystery was how they made their money. It's been a while. All dogs in the Scooby universe can talk. I don't think anyone really responds to Scooby in that way. They've wavered on whether most people can understand Scooby; some of the movies suggest that Shaggy's usually the only one, with the rest of the gang just knowing Scooby well enough to get the gist of it (Scooby's wild gestures probably help). The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. There have been lots of brilliantly written and well presented Science shows for kids, Magic Schoolbus and Bill Nye the Science Guy being particularly loved among my generation. NOTE:in scooby doo 1 the movie Velma says that hes not a puppy he just has a gland disorder. This pressure would be most evident for pets, and urban wildlife. Edit . Are you talking about A Pup Named Scooby Doo? Check out Venture Bros episode "¡Viva los muertos!". 875 points • 52 comments - The reasons why Scooby Doo can talk - IWSMT has amazing images, videos and anectodes to waste your time on Why Scooby Doo was the best kids show about Science. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the AskScienceFiction community. Because why actually redesign and reinvent Scooby-Doo for a new generation when you can just make lazy jokes about how Shaggy still talks like it's the 70s, but never explain why he's still dressed in bell-bottoms - or, for that matter, why the entire gang still dresses like the 70s despite Scoob! All dogs in the Scooby universe can talk. So can birds and probably other animals. We use a [Watsonian point of view](http://fanlore.org/wiki/Watsonian_vs._Doylist), versus Doylist. *The gang pulls up to the Coolsville High School. Shoot, shovel and shut up, because they don't want to deal with it? Scrappy speaks better, as he was born after the uplift, while Scooby and his Cousin were probably uplifted as puppies instead of being second-gen. Scooby and Cousin speak poorly because their larynx(s) were formed as regular dog parts in the womb while Scrappy's was formed as advanced from the git-go. Cookies help us deliver our Services. And of course, uplifted animals being "people", they'd be subject to work, and taxes, like any other people. Johnny is very unconcerned with most things not related to his immediate interests so talking animals must be pretty normal, as is the solutin to a talking animal with a speech impediment. They can’t show Shaggy stoned or Scooby and Shaggy smoking weed, you know, marijuana is still illegal. 2.1.1 Season two; 3 Appearances; 4 Notes/trivia; Hosts. He also says it in an upset tone sometimes when he has to do something he doesn't like. But, as we said before, it’s a children’s TV show. Scooby (and other talking animals) are descended from the mortal vessels of higher-dimensional beings. Scooby can talk but not really good. That was completely unnecessary, and totally out of order. After all, Big Business wants more and more people, because it means more and more profit for themselves. Now, if some "mad scientist" or aliens released a gene-therapeutic virus that did alter existing critters in that specific way, and resulted in their offspring being more "natural" with the changes ... then you'd have some chaos, depending on what species were affected (the livestock/meat industry would be destroyed if cows/pigs/sheep/goats/chickens/etc were affected. Some are forced into villainy, but even so they can afford hologram projectors and levitation devices on a janitor's salary. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For what it's worth though, I think the greatest kids Science show was Scooby Doo. That episode destroyed Scooby Doo for me lol. So, uh, why can Scrappy Doo talk but Scooby can’t again? He probably makes a better bad guy, people would probably want to kick him less. Most mysteries had outlandish but ultimately mundane explanations. I don't think uplifting other creatures would be an "economic disaster". As part of ongoing argument in a sub-comment with someone who doesn't understand how parody works, I stumbled upon a real answer. The biggest mystery on the show was how that dog could talk. They already did this with beef.) And it wouldn't involve livestock. That, or the Scooby gang are exceptionally high. We use a [Watsonian point of view](http://fanlore.org/wiki/Watsonian_vs._Doylist), versus Doylist. Check out the comic books "Scooby Apocalypse", there is a reason for Scooby talking given in them, plus the reimagining of the scooby gang is great. so that the fans can understand what Scooby is 'saying' without having to have a close friendship and bond like Shaggy does. Scooby and Shaggy always had the munchies. It's like Ask Science, but for all universes other than our own. He also says it in an upset tone sometimes when he has to do something he doesn't like. 875 points • 52 comments - The reasons why Scooby Doo can talk - IWSMT has amazing images, videos and anectodes to waste your time on Scooby and Shaggy always fell into the trap that was intended for the monster because they were tripping over themselves and couldn’t see where they were going. Therefore, when the cat tries to expel the hairballs it has swallowed, it can start from a cough, but the problem originates from the gastrointestinal tract and not from the respiratory one. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the AskScienceFiction community. But having a willing sentient companion animal is probably uncommon. A continuation of the first series where its premise is only explained in its intro. After all, Rule Number One of civilized behaviour is "People Don't Eat People." Why Scooby Doo was the best kids show about Science. No nerves, no brain, no creature, just the meat. Scooby is a dog, Scoob and Shag talk ALL THE TIME, and they aren’t supposed to be able to talk but Shaggy was the only one who could hear and understand him. Probably wouldn't involve any critter that any industry makes blood money off of. So presumably it's not too weird and animals can just talk sometimes. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Mystery 444: Be Cold, Scooby-DooHosts: Amelia (@FatalAmelia) and Billy (@thebillyseguire)Air Date: 2021/02/02iTunes DownloadGoogle Play Download You can find updates, pictures, or ask questions at the official Scooby Dos or Scooby Don’ts twitter (@scooby_dos) … If even just sharpened sticks to defend a collection of primitive dwellings? Press J to jump to the feed. What would humans do? Other's killed thier dogs once they realized that the dog had witnessed the owner's past crimes and could now give testamony. Every town they visit is in economic shambles. 1 Post-Depression Theory 2 Drug-Induced Reality 3 The Gang is on the Run 4 Red Shirt Shaggy Theory 5 Each Member Represents One of The "Five Colleges" 5.1 Summary 5.2 Evidence 5.3 Counter-Evidence 5.4 Conclusion This theory states that the original Scooby-Doo cartoon took place during a period of economic depression, making sense of why every place they visit is run-down. That series ended with a cosmic reboot that's said to have happened many times before, implying this is canon for all versions. * Fred: Here we are gang. Scooby isn't an exception, just another example of evolution allowing for verbal communication. They have some limited crossovers again later on both shows. Mystery 444 of Scooby Dos or Scooby Don’ts has a Frozen reference in it. She probably does it really well. There are probably people taking "Sacred Advice" from sacred cows. For generations of kids, Scooby-Doo was probably their first encounter with horror of any sort. Listen to find out! Shaggy was enough of a stoner to just accept the dog as a peer, and the rest of the gang keep those two around out of some combination of love and respect or something. So Johnny has a reason to be a bit of a dick so he leaves him a speech therapy coupon instead of his intended gift. Scooby Do clearly takes place in a post catastrophe (not quite apocalypse) future world. Scooby-Doo is a former featured article.Please see the links under Article milestones below for its original nomination page (for older articles, check the nomination archive) and why it was removed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Anonymous. The other possibilty is natural evolution via selection for creatures who are better able to navigate the human world, understand technology (if not use it directly), and interact/communicate with humans better. But, as we said before, it’s a children’s TV show. Except for the part where that's blatantly contradicted. And the whole reason it isn't done, is because of the can of worms it'd create, even as an experiment. It's like Ask Science, but for all universes other than our own. My user name comes from EXACTLY this kind of what-if scenario - what if a colony of raccoons were found that were using tools? Shaggy always thought Scooby was talking and was the only one who could hear him and understand him. Now, these dogs are still smart and can save Timmy from a well, and often these dogs can talk to each other or think in English so the non-fluent dog speakers in the audience can understand them. Evolution, Scrappy is the next generation and as such will be able to do things or adapt to things his uncle couldn't. Why does my cat have a cough? In the show “Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated” it is revealed that an alien race known as the “Annunaki” comes to Earth every few thousand years and possesses animals since they don’t have a physical form. I like your theory, but one quibble on what the uplift process would be like (assuming it wasn't a worldwide virus or something, that affected various species suddenly). Talk (0) Comments Share *The gang (Fred, Velma, Shaggy, & Scooby are riding in the Mystery Machine on their way to the Coolsville High School. Velma and Patty both have a reputation for being quite loose, if you believe the members of the support group for former boy adventurers. If you had a decent deal with people who loved you and treated you well, you wouldn't leave either, and if they like you so much, they'll respond to requests for QoL improvements (better food, nicer bed, stuff like that.) Scooby Do clearly takes place in a post catastrophe (not quite apocalypse) future world. So sometime in the past some sort of "uplift" was applied to dogs and probably pet birds; and probably cats. This 'speech' is actually dubbed over in the documentary footage that Fred releases (to pay for all the mystery solving!) To continue the analogy above, not all slave owners were monsters, and their former slaves became willing employees or entered into sharecropping agreements with them after emancipation. Talking animals must be pretty common and not weird if not only Johnny knows about it but also is aware enough to notice and mock Scooby has a speech impediment. Shaggy and Scooby can sometimes be seen emerging from a big smoke cloud for example. In many of the series, completely unrelated humans understand and respond to Scooby-Doo. Basically the Scooby gang is just egalitarian enough to appeal to Scooby's pack sensibilities so he stays of his own accord. Talk:Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! The Groovy gang (the one led by Ted, with Patty, Val, and Sonny) is actually distinct from the Scooby Gang in Venture Bros, which also does exist. 4/17/2016 2 Comments ... Who he thinks can talk. Indeed the uplift probably lead to the economic troubles and catastrophe. In Mystery Inc. it was revealed that benevolent aliens mated with animals in the past and Scooby is a descendant. I think it's canon that Scooby only knows so many words and phrases, which is why he has to mime stuff a lot of the time, whereas Scrappy can just fully talk like a human. Posting here since it's an actual answer XD. History I think the current Hiatus will end near the beginning or at the beginning of summer of 2013, because has anyone noticed that the show's episodes really only air near or during summer. Being able to communicate with dogs et al would be hugely disruptive to social order. If anything he is like Courage the Cowardly Dog, he talks to people and tries to communicate but to most people he is just barking or whining. Regular people are broke. Also: Scooby's family can all presumably talk, since the gang thought it was perfectly reasonable to send their idiot talking son for the gang/scooby to look after. Emancipated pets/service animals would be able to enter into such agreements, too. someone who doesn't understand how parody works. Families can talk about cartoon violence in Scooby-Doo! * Shaggy: Like, I can’t wait to hear Daphne play the flute. Scooby Doo has an official crossover with Johnny Bravo in which they intimate many times that at LEAST Shaggy is high in many jokes (Also the first explicit time Fred hits on Daphne and Daphne agrees to go alone with him for some private time, and Velma has the hots of Johnny). Why do you think that Scooby-Doo has been so enduring? No more free ride, kitty! Easily the best SD series to date, if a little convoluted and confusing toward the end. Contents. Talk: Scooby-Doo! Coughing is a respiratory system function and occurs when there is irritation or pathology of the throat, airways, or lungs. Oh man had to look this up, and it isn't in season 1. All dogs in the Scooby universe can talk. As mentioned earlier, Scooby-Doo can speak English like his four human friends, but he's a tad harder to understand. My question is why can Scooby barely talk when Scrappy can talk very well? 1 Hosts; 2 History. So they've acknowledged that, but I don't know the reason. Scooby can't talk like a human can, but he can gesticulate and make interpretable noises just like any other vocal dog. Dogs turned on dog-fighters and anybody who'd abused them. by Seth Mlawski December 14th, 2009 Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; So I was talking with my boyfriend recently about Bandit–a.k.a. Some are forced into villainy, but even so they can afford hologram projectors and levitation devices on a janitor's salary. It's a great episode. Some “Intellectual” dogs include dogs like the dogs from The Incredible Journey and the canine casts of 101 Dalmatians and Lady and the Tramp. This is actually explained in Scooby Doo: Mystery Incorporated. Bonus: Johnny Bravo had Seth Mcfarlane as a writer who did some cutaway bits on family guy that are much darker then Bravo and reminiscent of Robot Chicken which is referenced as derivative on Family Guy itself as the voice of Chris is the creator/writer of Robot chicken which did the skits of the gang on Cartoon network's adult swim (which owns the rights and appearances of the gang. Need we say more? Seriously, that world has been ravaged by talking animals. Scooby Doo is one of them. Scooby-Doo with the previous concept but now it’s “IN SPAAAACE”, the ghosts are all aliens, and there’s a second Scooby-Doo who is also an alien. Typically, if Fred isn't the hero, Velma uses her intelligence, or Shaggy and Scooby stumble into solving the mystery, but in this movie, Daphne emerges as a strong female heroine. Some people go further and theorize that Scooby doesn't really talk at all, but that Shaggy is hallucinating Scooby's speech. Mystery Incorporated. Track 05 from the Scooby Doo, Where Are You is playing. The few animals that chose to remain in human company are few and far between (seriously, count the number of other dogs, cats, and birds you see other than Scooby and Scrappy and Cousin [name forgotten]). : This article appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page as Today's featured article on April 12, 2007. Specifically, as a cameo in a later episode Johnny is Santa and in lieu of leaving Scooby Snacks (The gift that was already prepared for Scooby) he leaves a coupon for speech therapy for Scooby which has many implications that addresses your question. What would probably happen is genetic engineering/modification of gametes or zygotes, just as is done now, IRL. [Alien Gods] (http://scoobydoo.wikia.com/wiki/Anunnaki_(Scooby-Doo!_Mystery_Incorporated). Other people respond to Scooby (and all of his family) talking as though its completely normal, not just Shaggy. I love that, in a world with verifiable zombies, magic, and aliens, other Reddit users refuse to believe that a dog can actually talk. It is do to the Anunnaki. Interesting thought, but who's holding the camera? It is revealed that the animals which can talk are descendants of the Anunnaki. We know that we don’t see Shaggy smoking, EVER. Scooby's famous catchphrase, often said at the end of the episode or when Scooby likes something. Keep in mind that nobody bats an eye when Scooby talks, let alone when "the plan" involves telling Scooby to perform specific actions in response to complex conditions. We know that we don’t see Shaggy smoking, EVER. Mystery Incorporated. How is Daphne usually portrayed? The Sword and the Scoob. This 'speech' is actually dubbed over in the documentary footage that Fred releases (to pay for all the mystery solving!) Regular people are broke. You don’t see anyone making more Grape Ape or Hong Kong Phooey episodes, but Scooby … This would be a MUCH bigger problem to members of Order Carnivora than it would be to humans. the dog from Jonny Quest, and don’t ask—when I had a curious thought. There are many dogs, possibly other animals, in that universe that can talk. Any guest voices could be added as notes in the relevant episode. Scooby can't talk like a human can, but he can gesticulate and make interpretable noises just like any other vocal dog. New KINDS of people would open up all kinds of opportunities for NEW PRODUCTS and new industries. 2.1 Scooby-Doo! Possibly within a current human baby's lifetime. His apparent speech impediment is caused by this. If Scooby's condition were rare, or even vaguely remarkable, then the Harlem Gloobtrotters would surely at least balk a little when they know the big game hinges on whether a dog will know when to drop a net on a "ghost". 1 decade ago. Hell it seems like Scooby might be pretty bad at it per normal considering how well his young relative speaks. Both things that The gang points out in their x-over episode (And Johnny himself and many others in other episodes), they also end the episode by saying they dislike Johnny and tie him up so he doesn't bother anyone, leaving Johnny with a bit of a grudge, presumably. But why would he do that? Does anyone else ever acknowledge Scooby talking? Also, those two are obsessed with food, particularly junk … Given their evolution over the past 80 years - or 40 or so generations - it's not unlikely for them to become the next stone-age creature. Scooby is a dog, Scoob and Shag talk ALL THE TIME, and they aren’t supposed to be able to talk but Shaggy was the only one who could hear and understand him. Though keep in mind, the arguments against uplifting ANY species (even the domestic dog) sound highly reminiscent of arguments they used against abolishing race-slavery. Back to page. There's no guarantee that a well-treated pet, or well-treated and understanding service animal, would quit. After the original series ended in 1970 (it was brought back for an additional season in 1978), it was revived for The New Scooby-Doo Movies, which ran … It's season 2. As mentioned earlier, Scooby-Doo can speak English like his four human friends, but he's a tad harder to understand. Others died when their companion animals or service animals decided that they'd had enough. There is no reason why we can't have a Guest voices section, because as it has been pointed out it's unlikely that there will be recurring characters. As a result most of the pet population became emancipated and probably just left human company. The only real "problem" would be getting humans to share the Earth, instead of trying to hog it and all resources up for themselves by covering its surface in humans and human habitat and tech. 0 0. Actually in Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated they explain why Scooby Doo can talk. Johnny isn't smart or very observant, and he's very insensitive. Anyway, this wouldn't involve existing beings, but a new generation in and of itself. Velma: Me either. How does the violence compare to other Scooby-Doo movies and TV episodes going back to the 1970s? Well, it looks like they improved on Scrappy, at least. so that the fans can understand what Scooby is 'saying' without having to have a close friendship and bond like Shaggy does.
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