Where Does The "Scooby" Nickname Come From ???
30 March 2005, 03:28 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 1,640
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Where Does The "Scooby" Nickname Come From ???
Had a friend ask me over the weekend where the "Scooby" nickname comes
from, unfortuanatley I don't have a clue
I did think at first that it was taken from the Subaru name, but it only seems
to be the Impreza that gets called "Scooby" any ideas ??
Mark
from, unfortuanatley I don't have a clue
I did think at first that it was taken from the Subaru name, but it only seems
to be the Impreza that gets called "Scooby" any ideas ??
Mark
30 March 2005, 03:31 PM
#4
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2002
Location: 2005 sso, 1/4 finals,3rd in 60ft; 2004 sso,semi finals,2nd in 60ft time; 2003 standard car 2nd 60ft
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
comes from a film cannt remember which one now
its a line something like
do you sell scoobies,the man says scoobies wtf,the other man says you know scoobies "subarus"
its a line something like
do you sell scoobies,the man says scoobies wtf,the other man says you know scoobies "subarus"
Trending Topics
30 March 2005, 05:23 PM
#9
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Here, but I'm going there soon
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What utter twaddle.
The origins of the name can be traced back to the origins of Subaru as a company. In 1712 the firm then known as Scoobarutan (literal translation from Japanese is Rapid Sailing Vessel) was one of the world's leading manufacturers of tall ships used in the tea trade, similar to the more famous Cutty Sark. These 'Sloops' were the fastest ships of their day, and regularly raced from China with a hull full of tea to be sold on in Europe, or more especially England.
It was soon realised that the Scoobarutan ships were the fastest of the lot, mainly due to the fact that they were able to 'come about' or turn into the wind much quicker than the opposition. This maneuverability earned tham the nickname 'Scoobies' and they remained the fastest ocean going vessels for decades.
Once Britain decided to inport tea from India the demand for Chinese tea, and therefore the demand for the tall ships curtailed dramatically, and the Scoobarutan Shipbilding Industries business started to suffer serious financial problems.
Luckily for them, a buyer in the form of Fuji Heavy Industries stepped in at the last minute with a takeover bid. The takeover meant that the now renamed 'Subaru' firm would concentrate on manufacturing motor vehicles, something which they took to with the same verve that they applied to sailing vessels, creating a fast and very agile car called the Impreza way back in 1898, using the worlds first flat four configuration to give a low centre of gravity, which helped with the handling. The first models were so successful they were only replaced by a facelift in 2000, giving the original a lifespan of 102 years, far more than any other car before or since.
...and that's why they're called Scoobies
The origins of the name can be traced back to the origins of Subaru as a company. In 1712 the firm then known as Scoobarutan (literal translation from Japanese is Rapid Sailing Vessel) was one of the world's leading manufacturers of tall ships used in the tea trade, similar to the more famous Cutty Sark. These 'Sloops' were the fastest ships of their day, and regularly raced from China with a hull full of tea to be sold on in Europe, or more especially England.
It was soon realised that the Scoobarutan ships were the fastest of the lot, mainly due to the fact that they were able to 'come about' or turn into the wind much quicker than the opposition. This maneuverability earned tham the nickname 'Scoobies' and they remained the fastest ocean going vessels for decades.
Once Britain decided to inport tea from India the demand for Chinese tea, and therefore the demand for the tall ships curtailed dramatically, and the Scoobarutan Shipbilding Industries business started to suffer serious financial problems.
Luckily for them, a buyer in the form of Fuji Heavy Industries stepped in at the last minute with a takeover bid. The takeover meant that the now renamed 'Subaru' firm would concentrate on manufacturing motor vehicles, something which they took to with the same verve that they applied to sailing vessels, creating a fast and very agile car called the Impreza way back in 1898, using the worlds first flat four configuration to give a low centre of gravity, which helped with the handling. The first models were so successful they were only replaced by a facelift in 2000, giving the original a lifespan of 102 years, far more than any other car before or since.
...and that's why they're called Scoobies
30 March 2005, 07:46 PM
#16
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Blancmange
What utter twaddle.
The origins of the name can be traced back to the origins of Subaru as a company. In 1712 the firm then known as Scoobarutan (literal translation from Japanese is Rapid Sailing Vessel) was one of the world's leading manufacturers of tall ships used in the tea trade, similar to the more famous Cutty Sark. These 'Sloops' were the fastest ships of their day, and regularly raced from China with a hull full of tea to be sold on in Europe, or more especially England.
It was soon realised that the Scoobarutan ships were the fastest of the lot, mainly due to the fact that they were able to 'come about' or turn into the wind much quicker than the opposition. This manouverability earned tham the nickname 'Scoobies' and they remained the fastest ocean going vessels for decades.
Once Britain decided to inport tea from India the demand for Chinese tea, and therefore the demand for the tall ships curtailed dramatically, and the Scoobarutan Shipbilding Industries business started to suffer serious financial problems.
Luckily for them, a buyer in the form of Fuji Heavy Industries stepped in at the last minute with a takeover bid. The takeover meant that the now renamed 'Subaru' firm would concentrate on manufacturing motor vehicles, something which they took to with the same verve that they applied to sailing vessels, creating a fast and very agile car called the Impreza way back in 1898, using the worlds first flat four configuration to give a low centre of gravity, which helped with the handling. The first models were so successful they were only replaced by a facelift in 2000, giving the original a lifespan of 102 years, far more than any other car before or since.
...and that's why they're called Scoobies
The origins of the name can be traced back to the origins of Subaru as a company. In 1712 the firm then known as Scoobarutan (literal translation from Japanese is Rapid Sailing Vessel) was one of the world's leading manufacturers of tall ships used in the tea trade, similar to the more famous Cutty Sark. These 'Sloops' were the fastest ships of their day, and regularly raced from China with a hull full of tea to be sold on in Europe, or more especially England.
It was soon realised that the Scoobarutan ships were the fastest of the lot, mainly due to the fact that they were able to 'come about' or turn into the wind much quicker than the opposition. This manouverability earned tham the nickname 'Scoobies' and they remained the fastest ocean going vessels for decades.
Once Britain decided to inport tea from India the demand for Chinese tea, and therefore the demand for the tall ships curtailed dramatically, and the Scoobarutan Shipbilding Industries business started to suffer serious financial problems.
Luckily for them, a buyer in the form of Fuji Heavy Industries stepped in at the last minute with a takeover bid. The takeover meant that the now renamed 'Subaru' firm would concentrate on manufacturing motor vehicles, something which they took to with the same verve that they applied to sailing vessels, creating a fast and very agile car called the Impreza way back in 1898, using the worlds first flat four configuration to give a low centre of gravity, which helped with the handling. The first models were so successful they were only replaced by a facelift in 2000, giving the original a lifespan of 102 years, far more than any other car before or since.
...and that's why they're called Scoobies
The true origin of the word 'Scooby' or 'Schoolboy' as it was pronounced then heralds from the mid 1800's. Specifically it was a name given to the winner of the Eton college annual cross county race - the Victor being awarded this prestigious title and presented in front of the school governors and parents as 'Top Schoolboy' , later shortened to just 'Schoolboy'..
The most famous winner of this award was a certain Mstr P Lewis - apparantly renowned for his fleetness of foot and quickness of mind..
This race was ran annually right up until the 1970's by which time the race had become particularly gruelling, the winner needing particular skill and ability through the extremely wet and 'twisty' sections..
The founder of the now famous Subaru company, My Yashimoto was a keen participant in this race during his formative years at Eton and when the opportunity came to launch the car that we all love, suggested this name as the working title for his new range of cars. Unfortunately his American marketing team at the time misinterpreted this as 'Scooby' and the name has stuck ever since...
...
or something
30 March 2005, 10:09 PM
#21
Scooby Senior
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Next door
Posts: 4,560
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Blancmange
What utter twaddle.
The origins of the name can be traced back to the origins of Subaru as a company. In 1712 the firm then known as Scoobarutan (literal translation from Japanese is Rapid Sailing Vessel) was one of the world's leading manufacturers of tall ships used in the tea trade, similar to the more famous Cutty Sark. These 'Sloops' were the fastest ships of their day, and regularly raced from China with a hull full of tea to be sold on in Europe, or more especially England.
It was soon realised that the Scoobarutan ships were the fastest of the lot, mainly due to the fact that they were able to 'come about' or turn into the wind much quicker than the opposition. This maneuverability earned tham the nickname 'Scoobies' and they remained the fastest ocean going vessels for decades.
Once Britain decided to inport tea from India the demand for Chinese tea, and therefore the demand for the tall ships curtailed dramatically, and the Scoobarutan Shipbilding Industries business started to suffer serious financial problems.
Luckily for them, a buyer in the form of Fuji Heavy Industries stepped in at the last minute with a takeover bid. The takeover meant that the now renamed 'Subaru' firm would concentrate on manufacturing motor vehicles, something which they took to with the same verve that they applied to sailing vessels, creating a fast and very agile car called the Impreza way back in 1898, using the worlds first flat four configuration to give a low centre of gravity, which helped with the handling. The first models were so successful they were only replaced by a facelift in 2000, giving the original a lifespan of 102 years, far more than any other car before or since.
...and that's why they're called Scoobies
The origins of the name can be traced back to the origins of Subaru as a company. In 1712 the firm then known as Scoobarutan (literal translation from Japanese is Rapid Sailing Vessel) was one of the world's leading manufacturers of tall ships used in the tea trade, similar to the more famous Cutty Sark. These 'Sloops' were the fastest ships of their day, and regularly raced from China with a hull full of tea to be sold on in Europe, or more especially England.
It was soon realised that the Scoobarutan ships were the fastest of the lot, mainly due to the fact that they were able to 'come about' or turn into the wind much quicker than the opposition. This maneuverability earned tham the nickname 'Scoobies' and they remained the fastest ocean going vessels for decades.
Once Britain decided to inport tea from India the demand for Chinese tea, and therefore the demand for the tall ships curtailed dramatically, and the Scoobarutan Shipbilding Industries business started to suffer serious financial problems.
Luckily for them, a buyer in the form of Fuji Heavy Industries stepped in at the last minute with a takeover bid. The takeover meant that the now renamed 'Subaru' firm would concentrate on manufacturing motor vehicles, something which they took to with the same verve that they applied to sailing vessels, creating a fast and very agile car called the Impreza way back in 1898, using the worlds first flat four configuration to give a low centre of gravity, which helped with the handling. The first models were so successful they were only replaced by a facelift in 2000, giving the original a lifespan of 102 years, far more than any other car before or since.
...and that's why they're called Scoobies
30 March 2005, 11:02 PM
#22
Scooby Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Scooby-Mark
Had a friend ask me over the weekend where the "Scooby" nickname comes
from, unfortuanatley I don't have a clue
I did think at first that it was taken from the Subaru name, but it only seems
to be the Impreza that gets called "Scooby" any ideas ??
Mark
from, unfortuanatley I don't have a clue
I did think at first that it was taken from the Subaru name, but it only seems
to be the Impreza that gets called "Scooby" any ideas ??
Mark
31 March 2005, 04:50 AM
#23
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2002
Location: 2005 sso, 1/4 finals,3rd in 60ft; 2004 sso,semi finals,2nd in 60ft time; 2003 standard car 2nd 60ft
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by richiewong
AFAIK that'll be Deep Throat or Debbie Does Dallas
20 January 2010, 09:08 AM
#26
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Warwickshire, UK
Posts: 2,099
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
1989 film called 'Always' with Richard Dreyfuss (Car salesman) and John Goodman, Goodman intoduces his Subaru selling friend with the tagline "he sells Scooby Doo's", don't know if that was 'original writing' at the time or an adoption of a 'known' US piece of rhyming slang though.
Certainly in use pre Impreza for all you who forget that FHI make other models.
Simon
Certainly in use pre Impreza for all you who forget that FHI make other models.
Simon
20 January 2010, 01:07 PM
#28
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 670
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Very creative explanations on here ROFL
Scoob on the hood of the impreza evolved into "scooby"
thats my best bet
Australia its called "rex" derives from wrx
Think its comonly known as "subie" in the US
Scoob on the hood of the impreza evolved into "scooby"
thats my best bet
Australia its called "rex" derives from wrx
Think its comonly known as "subie" in the US
