Quentin Tarantino has said he strongly disliked the 1970s cartoon Scooby-Doo, calling it “stupid” and criticising its mystery plots. The article highlights the opinion as an unusually blunt judgement from a filmmaker known for expressing strong views on popular culture.

Tarantino recalled watching the programme’s first episode when it began and finding its stories unconvincing. He also objected to what he remembered as a small number of episodes being repeatedly shown on Saturday mornings, which compounded his dislike.