To understand why Scooby-Doo is parodied so frequently, one must look at the rigidity of its original structure. The franchise relies on archetype and predictability:
Scooby-Doo parody entertainment content has proven that the franchise's greatest strength is its malleability. By providing a rigid blueprint of post-war American optimism and rationalism, Hanna-Barbera inadvertently created the perfect target for generations of cynical, creative, and subversive media.
What began as a niche internet joke evolved into an internet phenomenon. In 2017, a fan edited footage of Shaggy beating up a biker gang from the animated movie Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur , setting it to music from Dragon Ball Super .