It's no mystery why critics are not showering praise on Mindy Kaling's latest female creation, the reimagined offshoot of the cerebral Velma from "Scooby Doo," but perhaps it's worth a second look.
I used to watch episodes of “Big Mouth” on my phone while on the Precor machine at the gym pre-Covid. But then they kept making more seasons and I fell way behind and realized I’d never catch up and gave up. Is it wrong to admit that if the show was live-action I would have likely stayed with it? I know it never could be live-action, what with the things kid-actors would have to say and do that would probably break several federal laws. Also, writing a Substack has taken the place of a good 1/3 of my time that was used for TV watching so I have to be extra-selective nowadays. Yes, “South Park” and “Simpsons” were my gateway adult-animation drugs (crazy to think they are both still going). It is a coin toss whether I will outlive either show.
No joke about the consumption of time in writing a Substack. I’m also writing a book (which is on the back burner with this being center stage) and working full time in another industry and vocation altogether. Ahhhhh..!!
You convinced me I can skip this one. Not that I’d planned on watching it in the first place, but I’m picky with my animated adult series, especially being married to someone who refuses to watch any animation (I know, I know). As I’d have to watch on my own. I still haven’t watched the last season of Bojack Horseman for goodness sake! What is wrong with me? Though to be honest, an R-rated Scooby Doo, even with woke themes, does sound better than a straight-up reboot.
Thanks for the comments. I hear you on having a partner who is not so into animation. I'm selective about my animation, especially adult animation. It's never my top choice even though many have told me to watch "Big Mouth" on Netflix. Back to "Velma"...I hold out hope for this show though I many be overly optimistic. It's definitely a departure from your childhood "Scooby Doo". And there are some pretty funny lines here. I watched the first few episodes of "Bojack," like "South Park" here and there and "Simpsons" sets the bar. "Velma" reminded me a bit of "Harley Quinn" animated series. My main gripe with "Velma" is how thoroughly self-absorbed she is without any concern for anyone else. Then again, maybe I'm guilty or complicit in my own bias of how I think females need to be depicted on screen. For example, I expect more from a Velma than a Fred, who exhibits similar qualities, but just happens to benefit from more accepted, institutionalized form of privilege. But should Fred Jones be the person Velma aspires to be?
I used to watch episodes of “Big Mouth” on my phone while on the Precor machine at the gym pre-Covid. But then they kept making more seasons and I fell way behind and realized I’d never catch up and gave up. Is it wrong to admit that if the show was live-action I would have likely stayed with it? I know it never could be live-action, what with the things kid-actors would have to say and do that would probably break several federal laws. Also, writing a Substack has taken the place of a good 1/3 of my time that was used for TV watching so I have to be extra-selective nowadays. Yes, “South Park” and “Simpsons” were my gateway adult-animation drugs (crazy to think they are both still going). It is a coin toss whether I will outlive either show.
No joke about the consumption of time in writing a Substack. I’m also writing a book (which is on the back burner with this being center stage) and working full time in another industry and vocation altogether. Ahhhhh..!!
You convinced me I can skip this one. Not that I’d planned on watching it in the first place, but I’m picky with my animated adult series, especially being married to someone who refuses to watch any animation (I know, I know). As I’d have to watch on my own. I still haven’t watched the last season of Bojack Horseman for goodness sake! What is wrong with me? Though to be honest, an R-rated Scooby Doo, even with woke themes, does sound better than a straight-up reboot.
Thanks for the comments. I hear you on having a partner who is not so into animation. I'm selective about my animation, especially adult animation. It's never my top choice even though many have told me to watch "Big Mouth" on Netflix. Back to "Velma"...I hold out hope for this show though I many be overly optimistic. It's definitely a departure from your childhood "Scooby Doo". And there are some pretty funny lines here. I watched the first few episodes of "Bojack," like "South Park" here and there and "Simpsons" sets the bar. "Velma" reminded me a bit of "Harley Quinn" animated series. My main gripe with "Velma" is how thoroughly self-absorbed she is without any concern for anyone else. Then again, maybe I'm guilty or complicit in my own bias of how I think females need to be depicted on screen. For example, I expect more from a Velma than a Fred, who exhibits similar qualities, but just happens to benefit from more accepted, institutionalized form of privilege. But should Fred Jones be the person Velma aspires to be?