Iwao Takamoto, the designer of Scooby-Doo, has passed away. Here's the official press release…
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070109/en_nm/takamoto_dc
Takamoto was a brilliant cartoonist, not to mention a legend. Even though I am deeply saddened by his passing, his legacy will live on forever through the amazing characters he created. Scooby-Doo was my all-time favorite cartoon as a child, and I hope that it continues to captivate children for decades to come.
….god fuck. May he rest in peace.
A friend of mine cried after hearing the news about that during math class. 
I never like Scooby-Doo that much, but R.I.P. Takamoto.
What have we done that's so bad that God feels he has to off all of these awesome people? Next thing you know Christopher Walken will get crushed by a falling couch…
What have we done that's so bad that God feels he has to off all of these awesome people? Next thing you know Christopher Walken will get crushed by a falling couch…
C'mon, we all know Christopher Walkin IS God… 
Well in all truth's Scooby Doo has been dead for years. The past Scooby Doo shows and movies had suffered from the no input of the creators. So I say Rest in Peace many years go.
Okay, I'm making a list in my sig. I swear to god.
Too many lines. :getlost:
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Okay, I'm making a list in my sig. I swear to god.
Well I believe that you could not fit all the names in you signature space, but anyways the more imporant issue to ask is this. What would you consider an famous person that did something great? The creator of Scooby Doo died and so did the creator of Ramen? Who is more important to you Zulen?
You could do the top ten people that contributed to the world, who have recently died.
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Aw, that's sad. Joseph Barbera just died last month too.
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. - Frank Zappa
The creator of Scooby Doo died and so did the creator of Ramen? Who is more important to you Zulen?
Well, Scooby Doo was kinda shitty, so I'm gonna go with the Ramen guy for this one.
Not another one. 
… Let us all eat scooby snacks in memory of Iwao Takamoto.
May he rest in peace.
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Well, Scooby Doo was kinda shitty, so I'm gonna go with the Ramen guy for this one.
How was Scooby Doo bad? I will agree with you if you mean that the group should of actually fought the monster instead of just running away but they were stoned hippies. Acid trips make old men in rubber masks look like demons from hell.
Plus the drugs made Scooby talk, who else would want a talking dog that would almost act like a human?
I like the venture bros rendition of scooby doo. Thats all I have to say
RIP.
Agrees with Cochise post. VB Scooby Gang was great, never was a really big Scooby fan.
RIP
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Scooby Doo is undeniably a classic, whether you like it or not.
I kind of wish they didn't kill it with so many crappy new series though.
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. - Frank Zappa
I didn't know Scooby's creator was Japanese.
R.I.P., sir.
Damn… well, I was never really a huge fan of Scooby Doo, but the old cartoons are indeed classic, and they were pretty entertaining XD
RIP, man
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I never liked Scooby Doo.
Although I was fond of A Pup Named Scooby Doo.
Anyway yeah, didn't know he was designed by a guy that learned how to draw while in a Japanese internment camp.
The more you know sparkle
I kind of wish they didn't kill it with so many crappy new series though.
i actualy prefere the new version over the old version of Scooby doo
i fricking loved all the more "recent" direct to tv movies they made, especialy Scooby doo on Zombie island ive been watching it since i was 10 and now im 18 and still take out that ol VHS and watch it and enjoy the hell outta it:happy:
and im also some what of a fan of whats new Scooby doo.
anyways Iwao rest in peace knowing that your legacy will be enjoyed and live on in the hearts of young children everywhere(and some childish adults xD).
Aww… That show was so crap that it was actually funny.
RIP. You were good man.
Aww..I used to love scooby doo. I remember the only time my grandmother ever spanked me was when I snuck over to a friends house to watch it. She came over and I hid under the bed.
Sad to hear hear he passed away.
Aww man…
Rest in peace Mr. Takamoto.
This year is not starting out so great. I know death happenes o everyone eventually but this is just weird, Its like a epidemic!
I had no idea Scooby's designer was japanese…
Damn, like so many people I grew up with Scooby Doo, of course I got quite bored with it as I neared 8 or so. I kinda can't stand to watch it anymore, it just bores me beyond reason.
But that doesn't change the fact I grew up with it.
May you rest in peace.
EDIT: He created Gazoo too, damn man.
Holy fuck. May you rest peacefuly.
Aw, that's sad. Joseph Barbera just died last month too.
JoeB took Tak down with him… H&B was always known to be a very tight, control freaky establishment. Joe probably planted time release death drugs in so many of his employees making them die with him.
Beware of Hollywood Producers.
^ Tho I get you were joking, and I kinda found it funny, that is quite disrespectful.
Absolutely.
But, can you disprove the theory? If not, quit disrespecting my superior knowledge.
ONE PIECE…. It tames the savage geek.
One for the FBI's secret files for sure….
So, been thinking. Up until now celebrity deaths have either been shocking or just….celebs who were old.
As media and entertainment expanded with the times so did 'famous' people. Does anyone think we'll be seeing more and more deaths just because of the number of people that became famous as etertainment mediums grew and is this just a sign of it?
Does anyone know what I'm trying to say or does this sound like crazy talk?
May Takamoto rest in peace(never knew it was a Japanese who invented Scooby Doo)
So, been thinking. Up until now celebrity deaths have either been shocking or just….celebs who were old.
As media and entertainment expanded with the times so did 'famous' people. Does anyone think we'll be seeing more and more deaths just because of the number of people that became famous as etertainment mediums grew and is this just a sign of it?
Does anyone know what I'm trying to say or does this sound like crazy talk?
:ninja: i think i understand what you mean. it seems like you just stated the obvious. you either die violently or you die when you are old. celebs don't make any difference.
and well, i think it's plausible that there are more famous people around because the eintertainment branch gives people more different opportunities to become famous. concludingly there'll be more deaths of celebs that will be recognized yeah.
you either die violently or you die when you are old. celebs don't make any difference.
Nope. Not quite what I was attempting to say. Sorry for writing in my usual roundabout way.
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