Reddit user Fearless_Link_3464 asked:
"Who is your favorite fictional dog?"
So of course the memory of me pain-singing the theme song to What's New Scooby-Doo? immediately came to mind. That theme song might be my favorite thing Simple Plan has ever done - and that's me speaking as a fan. I never moved beyond my emo phase and there's nothing wrong with that.
Just like there's nothing wrong with loving a sort-of-talking cartoon dog.
Or loving any of these dope doggos; and yes, Scooby shows up on this list - as well he should.
Wishbone
dog 90s GIFGiphy"I'm going to put my vote for Wishbone."
"That lovable little literature-savvy terrier. He was a star in a lot of my book reports as a kid."
- galacticretriever
"I remember doing a report on Don Quixote in sixth grade and no one knew anything about it until one girl said 'Oh, like on Wishbone.' "
"And literally the whole class went 'OH!' "
- inadequatepockets
"That show was my childhood!"
"I remember when we got a Jack Russell in the doggy day care I used to work at. His name was Wishbone. I just about cried."
- robo-dragon
Courage
"As a kid I wanted to hug courage so bad, he's a good boy."
- Myu_The_Weirdo
"Poor guy deals with supernatural gets nothing but hate from his dad and mum is oblivious."
- ChrisPebbletoe
"As an adult watching the show with my kid I wanted to give him a big hug."
- CarlatheDestructor
Scooby-Doo
"Scooby Doo!"
- Chief_Dumvass
"Scooby Doo made me want a great dane so bad - until I met one in person."
"Had no clue they were so huge. The dog was looking in the kitchen window when I met him."
"He was a gigantic goof, emphasis on gigantic."
- agreeingstorm9
"This is the correct answer."
- 2hands_bowler
Dug
golden retriever dog GIF by DisneyGiphy"Dug from Up."
- EerieArizona
" 'I have just met you and I LOVE you!' "
- StuckInDreams
"Yes. Dug is just pure joy."
- ILoveBabyBats
"Definitely my favorite too !!!"
- RoseThorn82
Snoopy
"Snoopy."
"Super underrated. Pilot, friend, dreamer."
- justaspoonthanks
"Athlete, DIY'er, chef. Pride of the daisy hill puppy farm!"
- Ctanner25
"War hero."
- BadBoyJH
"Snoopy would totally be helping Ukraine."
- Myfourcats1
"Snoopy is the only answer.. For anyone over 50. Red barron met his match that faithful day. COWABUNGA!"
- danxmanly
Clifford
"Clifford the big red dog because he could trample my enemies."
- Vivoatwork
"This is the most logical answer."
- Separate-Dealer4565
"I’m honestly upset at how small they portrayed him in the movies. In the books, that motherf*cker was as big as a two story house."
- DaTree3
"Clifford, who doesn't love a giant red dog that could kill you whenever just by stepping on you? lol"
- lunagm14
Cheddar
nbc brooklyn 99 GIF by Brooklyn Nine-NineGiphy"Captain Holt's fluffy boy, Cheddar!"
- qrvjhb
" 'When it comes to clothes, Cheddar wears little booties in the snow, or Cheddar…wears nothing.' "
- NerfRepellingBoobs
"Oh, Cheddar you furry little pig."
- MonkeySherm
"That slippery bastard."
- Tastelessguava
Mr. Peanutbutter
"Mr. Peanutbutter."
- MusicIsLife003
“ 'All bark, no bite. Oh, sorry! That's a Labrador expression. I guess in human terms it would be: he's all talk, no shooting you with an assault rifle.' ”
- NSFAnythingAtAll
" 'The universe is a cruel, uncaring void. The key to being happy isn't a search for meaning. It's to just keep yourself busy with unimportant nonsense, and eventually, you'll be dead.' "
"What a mantra to live by."
- EpicNagger
"First time I heard that quote I had an existential crisis for a month. Thanks, Mr. Peanutbutter!"
- toriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Bolt
"Bolt."
- BaconGamer1176
"I didn’t think I’d find someone else saying Bolt!"
"It feels like everyone forgot the movie even exists. I absolutely loved Bolt as a kid and I watched the movie a ridiculous number of times."
- Jane_Wolf
"Bolt was def my favorite movie as a kid, I even got Bolt-themed cake toppers for a birthday once and I’m pretty sure I still have them."
- Academic_Sand3118
Little Ann & Old Dan
"Little Ann and Old Dan from Where the Red Fern Grows."
- caryatidcorp
"Take your upvote and f*ck off for reminding us about that book!"
- cyberjar88
"Literally sacrificed their lives for Billy 😭😭😭"
- farawyn86
"Lie down. Try not to cry. Cry a lot."
- altair__vega
"😭😭😭"
- hamsammyorbust
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