Scooby-Doo: A Journey Through The Animated Franchise And Its Iconic Quotes

Scooby-Doo is a franchise of animated TV series. It follows the adventure of Scooby-Doo and his friends Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred, all of whom make up Mystery Incorporated. As the gang goes about their mystery-solving duties, they encounter funny and sometimes spooky situations, which usually result in hilarious Scooby-Doo quotes.

Scooby-Doo made its worldwide debut in 1969 via the TV show Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears. When the show was initially pitched, it was about a dog who plays bongos in a rock band. One of the working titles of the franchise was The Mysteries Five before it became Scooby-Doo.

Famous Scooby-Doo Quotes

Here are some of the best Scooby-Doo phrases from various characters. These quotes are catchy and memorable, capturing the humor and charm that the series is known for.

• Your mother eats cat poop! – Scooby-Doo
• I’ve never had a bed before. In fact, I’ve never had anything before. – Scooby-Doo
• Rought ra rindow! – Scooby-Doo
• And I would have gotten away with it if it weren’t for you meddling kids and your dog.
• Yibbity-Yabbity-Doo! - Yabba-Doo
• So, you are saying it is heroic to be scared and even to lose sometimes? – Brian Crown aka Blue Falcon.
• We’re the Hex Girls, and we’re gonna put a spell on you. – The Hex Girls.
• Fred, you’re the tank. The muscle. Daphne is the people person. The empath. And Velma’s got the smarts and technical savvy. – Simon Cowell.
• You can’t count on friendship. People change. And when you get into real trouble, friendship won’t save the day. – Simon Cowell.
• This week’s challenge: put yourself out there. When the hand of friendship is offered to you, take it. – Ira Glass.
• Don’t you know Halloween is just a marketing ploy by big corn syrup? – The bully.
• Last time you listened to someone on the internet, you thought Tinder was an app that delivers firewood. – Dynomutt.
• And everything you said about my face will be used against you in a court of claw! – D. Dastardly.
• I’m Mary Jane – Mary Jane, a beautiful girl that Shaggy and Scooby-Doo.

Shaggy Quotes

Norville Rogers, popularly known as Shaggy, is Scooby-Doo’s owner and best friend. He is the most easily spooked member of the mystery gang, and scary situations are total deal breakers for him. He is also the source of some of the funniest Scooby-Doo sayings.

• No Scoob. Friends don’t quit.
• Well, that’s the first wind I ever heard with a sense of humour.
• That’s funny. He doesn’t look a day over two thousand to me.
• Here, double ugly; go buy yourself a new face.
• You know what they say when the going gets scary, the scared gets scarce!
• Scooby and I will stay on the ship. You know, where it is safe and secure.
• This day is tied for the most terrifying day of my life... With every other freaking day of my life.
• Let’s do what we do best, Scoob. Eat.
• I can already taste those chocolate-covered hot dogs.
• We’re chickens, and we always stick together, so we’re staying here.
• Must be in your head. Your giant inflated head.

Velma Scooby-Doo Quotes

Velma Dinkley is the nerd and most intelligent group member, as she can crack codes and quickly solve clues. Along with Daphne and Fred, Velma makes up one of the most famous trios on TV. Velma naturally delivers the most intelligent Scooby-Doo lines.

• Oh, please! You get kidnapped so much you should come with your own ransom note.
• Which part, the rampant commercialism or the pressure to identify oneself in the context of a socially acceptable couple? - Velma says this to protest the idea of Valentine’s Day.
• Mystery is my mistress. I must heed her sweet call.
• He dumped me for a dog. A dog! And then he was all like, ‘I want you, Velma,’ so I sent him back to his dog! So yeah, there were a few trust issues.
• It kind of makes you nostalgic for the homicidal creatures, doesn’t it?
• Let's get jinky with it.
• There’s a very logical explanation for all this.
• This mystery is starting to come together.

Daphne and Fred Quotes

Daphne Blake is a stunning but clumsy character, with a bubbly personality, who is often kidnapped by the monster. The animators portray her with long orange hair and a purple outfit. Here are some of the most famous Scooby-Doo quotes by Daphne.

• Ooh, wow! They sure picked a creepy enough place to read a will.
• Wait. I know how to deal with this guy. (shouts to Voodoo Maestro) Hey you! What are you doin'?
• Shaggy, sometimes I think you’d rather eat pizza pie than solve a mystery.
• Okay, now I really have a wedgie!
• Long time no see, Batman. Ever since our run-in with the Joker and the Penguin.
• I’ve transformed my body into a dangerous weapon.
• Negativity is mind pollution!
• Velma, here’s the only thing you ever need to know about boys. They are stupid. If you give a boy two choices, a smart one and a stupid one, he will always make the stupid one every time. That’s why you never give them choices.
• Yes, image is everything, okay? The whole city’s watching, so try to keep a brave face.
• Unmask those? You sound like The Evil-Masked Guy. But you knew that.
• Everyone has flaws. You just have to make sure the other person doesn't see them.

Fred Jones Quotes

Fred Jones is the strong and courageous de facto leader of Mystery Inc. He wears blue pants and a white shirt and often teams up with Daphne. He is a cocky character, and although some of his lines are conceited, his inspiring quotes make the best Scooby-Doo captions.

• Look, I'm a man of substance. Dorky chicks like you turn me on, too.
• It looks like we’ve got another mystery on our hands.
• I have to laugh at myself. Those two chickens tricked us!
• In a case like this, Shag and Scoob did exactly the right thing. Let’s scream!
• Three good reasons, Shaggy. First: No phantom is gonna scare us away. Second: Why does he want us off this island so bad? And third: We’re marooned.
• How does he do that? He’s mean, but he makes it fun.
• Fear doesn’t make you a wimp—it makes you human.
• How many times do