The Velma TV series, released on HBO Max in 2023 and executive produced by Mindy Kaling, became an instant lightning rod for internet memes due to its drastic departure from the original Scooby-Doo lore. Memes typically focus on the show's polarizing meta-humor, character redesigns, and the overwhelming disconnect between the series' tone and its source material. While the show received significant backlash from fans and critics alike, it fueled a massive wave of hate-watching content and reaction images. Users often use templates from the show to mock forced reboots, awkward dialogue, or to express general disappointment with modern animation trends.