Velma Dinkley as gay icon

Anonus · 2018-05-15 18:57:45

How long has she been a gay icon?

Because, like, H-B/CN was very definitely trying to pretend she wasn't here:

Crystal · 2018-05-15 19:14:00

I wonder if I'd like Johnny Bravo nowadays.

Tatterhood · 2018-05-15 22:18:35

Hey, I remember watching that crossover, I think that's the only exposure to Johnny Bravo I ever had.

I have no idea how long it's been a thing but like, my dad used to make jokes about Velma being a lesbian so presumably a long time.

Calica · 2024-04-09 14:53:17

I now know the answer and it's "literally before Scooby-Doo existed"

Ali_Roz · 2024-04-11 01:13:54

I genuinely never heard of this and it never occured to me.

Calica · 2024-04-26 07:27:31

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Many_Loves_of_Dobie_Gillis?wprov=sfla1

The characters from Scooby-Doo were based on the characters from this 50s show. Velma was based on a character played by this woman:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila_Kuehl?wprov=sfla1

Imipolex G · 2024-04-26 15:00:42

huh, the more you know

Velma Dinkley as gay icon

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