Scooby Doo FAQ


Version 0.1 [Alpha]

MFAQ (Most Frequently Asked Questions)
1.1 - What is "Scooby Doo, Where Are You?"
1.2 - Who is Scooby Doo?
1.3 - Who are Mysteries Inc.?
1.4 - Who is Scrappy Doo?
1.5 - Who is Scooby Dum?
1.6 - What is The Mystery Machine?
1.7 - Who is Red Herring?
1.8 - What is Scooby Doo On Zombie Island?
1.9 - What Are Scooby Snacks?
1.10 - Who is Don Messick?
1.11 - Where Does Scooby Live?
1.12 - Who are the gang’s relatives?
1.13 - How can the gang afford to tour the world without any money?
1.14 - Where can I see Scooby?
1.15 - Who did the voices for Scooby Doo?
1.16 - Who is responsible for the Scooby Doo Theme songs?
1.17 - Where can I buy Scooby Doo stuff?

Editor’s Cut
2.1 - Common Errors
2.2 - Continuity Errors
2.3 - Animation Errors

Scooby Online
3.1 - The Scooby Doo Webring
3.2 - Scooby Lovers Anonymous
3.3 - The Anti-Scrappy Ribbon
3.4 - The Scooby Site Of The Month Award
3.5 - The Scooby Doo Online Fan Club

MFAQ

1.1
What is "Scooby Doo! Where Are You?"
"Scooby Doo! Where Are You?" is the hit cult-TV cartoon from 1969, based on the radio show "I Love A Mystery", and "The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis". If you don’t remember it, ask your father. The general gist of the story is of four kids and their great dane cruising around America, and eventually the world, to solve mysteries and supernatural happenings, always revealing them to be a man in a mask at the end. It may sound simple, but it’s got what it takes.

1.2
Who is Scooby Doo?
Scooby Doo is also the name of the show’s star. Scooby is a great dane. He likes eating, and fooling around. He doesn’t do much, but he is entertaining to watch.

1.3
Who Are Mysteries Inc.?
Mysteries Inc. Is the name of Scooby and his friend’s detective agency. To find out more about theses characters and Scooby, read The Profiles.

1.4
Who is SCrappy Doo?
Scrappy Doo is Scooby’s Nephew. Some kids may like him, but I really, really, hate him. He was annoying, and finally ended the later series. For analysis, read Secondary Characters

1.5
Who is Scooby Dum?
Scooby Dum is Scooby’s unintelligent cousin. He’s a bit of a hick, and as his name suggests, he’s not too bright. To find out more about Scrappy and Scooby Dum, check the Secondary Profiles.

1.6
What is the Mystery Machine?
The Mystery Machine is the psychadelically coloured van the gang travelled around in. How do you know it was called the Mystery Machine? Because it was painted in bright orange on the side. It doesn’t hold any magical powers, or anything, but it has been an integral part of Scooby Doo for years, and is present in almost every series, even making a return in Zombie Island, although it looks much cooler. Sometimes it held complicated technical computer equipment, like tracking devices, but sometimes it only holds a second seat, a table, or simply nothing.

1.7
Who is Red Herring?
A red herring is a false clue. Red Herring is a character from A Pup Named Scooby Doo. The local bully, he would often be accused by Fred for the many mysteries they faced, but then be proved innocent.

1.8
What is Scooby Doo On Zombie Island?
Scooby Doo On Zombie Island is the spectacularly animated sequel to Scooby Doo. Everything is redone. All the original gang return for another round, and the artwork is great. Although only Frank Welker remains as the voice of Fred, the gang still sound almost identical to before. Check out the full review in Video Review.

1.9
What are Scooby Snacks
Scooby Snacks are dog biscuits, but Shaggy seems to enjoy them too. When consumed, they give you almost unlimited courage for about ten seconds. Unfortunatley, this often leaves you in a perdicament when it wears off. Of course, there have been rumors... for further info, check up on Mysteries and Conspiracies.

1.10
Who Is Don Messick?

Don messick was the original voice of Scooby, as well as many other cartoon characters. Don passed away on October 25th in 1997, from a stroke. Scott Innes is the new voice of Scooby (he isn’t half bad).

1.11
Where Does Scooby Live?
No one really knows where Scooby lives, since he isn’t home very much. The mystery machine would be the closest guess, but the gang normally stay at some nearby hotel to where they’re currently visiting. I do know that they lived in Coolsville when they were kids.

1.12
Who are the Gang’s relatives?
The gang have too many relatives to name, mostly aunts and uncles. Mostly ordainary people, like scientists, doctors, businessmen, etc. Check in Secondary Characters to learn more.

1.13
How can the gang afford to tour the world without any money?
Daphne’s rich parents, who also paid for the Mystery Machine, give them the money they need, although it rumoured that they are simply incredibly conservative (No clothes changes, and they never eat, or pay for their stays at hotels).

1.14
Where can I see Scooby?
Scooby-Doo is featured in many series, most which can be seen either on TNT, or The Cartoon Network, which is almost worldwide by now. Other places are most Saturday morning kid’s shows, and Teletoon, the Canadian Cartoon Channel. Cartoon Network has some neat stuff on Scooby. Check it out in their D.O.C.

1.15
Who did the voices for Scooby Doo?
Scooby was voiced for about 25 years by Don Messick, about 2 years by Hadley Kay, and most recently, by Scott Innes. Fred has been voiced by Frank Welker for 30 years, and by Carl Stephens as a kid. Daphne was voiced by Heather North for about 28 years, by Kellie Martin as a kid, and most recently by Mark Kay Bergman. Shaggy has been voiced by Casey Kasem for almost 30 years, and most recently by Billy West. Velma has had the most voice changes, beginning with Nicole Jaffe for about a decade, then Maria Frumkin, Pat Stevens, Christina Lange as a kid, and most recently by B.J Ward. Find out more in The Voice Cast

1.16
Who is responsible for the Scooby Doo Theme Songs?
Music for the original series was done by La La Productions, although most of the title songs were written by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, and Hoyt Curtain. See what they’ve come up with at Theme Songs

1.17
Where can I buy Scooby Stuff?
Scooby Doo Merchandise can be found at Cartoon Network Stores, WB Studio Stores (esp. Scooby Doo Botique), and in limited amounts at local supermarkets. Warner Brothers have their own store site. Take a look

Editor’s Cut

2.1
Common Errors
Scooby Doo was produced thrity years ago, so the sound wasn’t notably clear. Here are the correct pronounciations and spellings.