Happy 6th anniversary of ScoobySnax, everyone! Today with us is a good friend of mine, Luis. Luis is a huge Scooby fan that has a very interesting and insightful perspective on the usage of real monsters within Scooby, that admittedly changed the way I think about the franchise a bit, in terms of the perspective that real monsters disrupt the classic formula.
Here’s Luis’s fan profile: 1. What is your name? My name is Luis. 2. How did you get into Scooby-Doo? Funny story, I was 10 years old and I remember walking into my parents room and my mom was watching it. It was the “Which Witch is Witch” episode. I literally walked in as they did the unmasking. It surprised me that the monsters were fake and I asked my mom, “what it’s fake?” and she answered, “yeah it’s usually a man in a mask they solve mysteries”. Before that I just knew Scooby dealt with monsters but I never knew they were men in masks and that they solved mysteries. That whole premise intrigued me. After that my mom and I would watch Scooby episodes every Friday I was HOOKED. From then on I became a huge fan. My mom and I would try to guess who was behind the mask we made it a mini competition each episode. Great times haha 3. What is your favorite Scooby-Doo episode and film? Why? Wow! That’s a hard question I love so many haha. I would have to say one of my favorite episodes would have to be a tie between “Nowhere to Hyde” and “Scared A lot in the Camelot” they are just so classic, spooky, and truly capture the essence of Scooby-Doo. I love the chase scenes and the villains are so well drawn and scary looking. When it comes to film I would have to say “Abracadabra-Doo” I remember being BLOWN away at the change in animation. It was classic but with a modern HD filter on it. Loved that they went back to the flesh colored eyes and man in a mask film. This film proved that you can have a cinema worthy story while retaining the classic man in a mask formula. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched that film. Runner ups would be “Camp Scare” and “Legend of the Vampire” but again there’s just so many I love haha. 4. What ways are you involved in the Scooby fandom online? I definitely check out your site I love how up to date you are on Scooby news and I appreciate how passionate you are about the show. I also frequent Scooby Addicts and have discussions while sharing my love for our favorite pooch Scooby-Doo. :) 5. In your opinion, what is the best series or era of Scooby? Ohh another tough question haha I would say “The Scooby-Doo Show” is my all time favorite Scooby series because it takes the classic formula I know and love but kicks up the plot and story up a notch. The monsters such as the 1000 volt ghost, the ghost of the mad doctor, no face zombie, quarter back ghost, etc all classic Scooby villains that still hold their own to this day. A runner up would have to be “Be Cool Scooby-Doo” I LOVE that series and Jon Colton Barry is a genius. I really wish they would’ve made a third season. Oops I know you said just one but it’s hard to pick he he. 6. If they could make a sequel to one Scooby-Doo series or film, what would it be? I would like them to make a sequel to “The Scooby-Doo Show” I really want Scooby’s cousin Scooby-Dum to make a return. I’d also like them to really go back to those classic spooky mysteries of that series. When it comes to films I’d rather them not make film sequels as I’d rather each Scooby movie stand on its own. Like they can make references or pay homage to past movies but I’d rather each movie be original in its own right. :) 7. What direction would you like to see the franchise go in the future? I would love for them to go back to the tone of “Scooby-Doo Where Are You?” have the gorgeous horror aesthetic background and classic memorable monsters. I also love how the story was fleshed out in that series. I’d probably like them to make it a bit darker and suspenseful with lots of clues and suspects. However, I’d rather they keep the monsters fake. I like my Scooby with fake monsters as I feel it’s the true essence of what he represents. :) I know we have “Scooby-Doo and Guess Who” out there and while I LOVE that series it doesn’t quite capture the dark tone of “Scooby-Doo Where Are You?” so think Guess Who animation but with darker stories, animations, monsters, and more complex mysteries all while retaining the man in the mask formula we all know and love. :) 8. Who is your favorite member of the gang and why? I would say a tie between Scooby and Fred. Scooby is self explanatory because he’s just AWESOME and who doesn’t love Scooby haha. I like Fred because I feel like I relate to him the most. I love sports, gym, and helping my friends. But I can occasionally kinda be a goofball like Fred too. I also really like his positive and kind attitude towards everyone. :) 9. What is your favorite villain? Why? My favorite villain would have to be the ghost of Dr. Coffin. Such a creative yet classic villain. I absolutely loved the design and the backstory and setting was the cherry on top! 10. In your opinion, who is the best recurring (non-gang) character in the franchise? Scooby-Dum! I loved that character and I really wish he would come back. It’s a shame he was only around for 4 episodes and the Laff A Lympics series. #JusticeforScoobyDum haha 11. Do you have a Scooby-Doo collection? If so, what’s in it? I do haha. I have almost all the movies, the James Gelsey books, comics, coloring books, and series collections on DVD. I’ve been collecting since I was a child. :) 12. What do you think has made the franchise so popular that it’s still going strong after 50 years? I think the fact that it’s so timeless. I show the classic SDWAY shows to my little cousins and nephews and they LOVE it. I feel that it attracts adults because it has this spooky element but yet it being a man behind a mask reassures kids that there’s nothing to be afraid of. It teaches that sometimes the real monsters are people but in due time good people overcome that bad. I think that’s a timeless lesson. :) 13. What is one fun fact about you in real life? I was raised near the Everglades and I’ve eaten gator before it’s pretty tasty and one of my favorite foods. 14. Please feel free to share anything else you’d like to here! Thank you for making this site. It feels great having a place we can discuss Scooby-Doo like a big happy family. :) Thank you so much to Luis for his detailed answers! If you have anything you want to share with Luis, or just want to say hi, feel free to drop him a comment below!
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