Velma Being a Lesbian Is Actually Pretty Scary to a Lot of People

It’s about change — and fear.

Will Leitch

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One of my favorite side amusements is watching Fox News freak out about things that would seem absolutely insane to freak out about.

This week: It’s that Scooby-Doo’s friend Velma, in a new incarnation on HBO Max, is a lesbian.

There have been many others. Tucker Carlson was upset about M&Ms.

They were mad at Superman for no longer being for “the American Way.”

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Will Leitch

Author seven books, including “How Lucky” "The Time Has Come" and "Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride." NYMag/MLB. Founder Deadspin. https://williamfleitch.substack.com