Buff Shaggy

* Film
* Picture Book

> *"I'm buff." - Buff Shaggy, Transformers*
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**Buff Shaggy** is a transformation of Shaggy as a result of the Turquoise Potion in Transformers and Chapter 11 (Shaggy).

## Naming

This form is first described by Shaggy as "buff", with Scooby Brainiac later calling him a "*buff*oon", and the trading card this form appears in is named "Buff-O-Rama!". In the original script, this form is referred to as "SHAGGY-BUFF".

This form is often called "Buff Shaggy" online, popularized by YouTube videos of the scene. Some sites even refer to this form as "Tough Shaggy".

## Appearance

> *"The good news was, I wasn't a chick anymore. The bad news was, I’d become extremely muscular, a regular Mr. America." - Shaggy, Chapter 11 (Shaggy)*
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### Transformers

Shaggy retains his normal face, although his neck is far thicker than before to fit his now much larger muscles, particularly in his upper body. His pecs, biceps, and shoulders are all more prominent. Like his previous form, his clothing is similar to his original outfit (green shirt, brown pants), but are now themed around common gym attire that hugs and highlights his figure. He wears a lime-green sleeveless workout top. He has brown sweatpants with stripes down the sides of both legs. His brown sports shoes appear similar to the ones he wears normally. White underwear and a zipper can be seen in some shots, though these are likely part of the costumes mistakenly being shown.

### Chapter 11 (Shaggy)

In the book, he is described as resembling a "regular Mr. America". An outfit change is not mentioned.

### Scholastic Reader

As this book takes on the artstyle of the original cartoon, his appearance here is a muscular version of the cartoon Shaggy. He has the same clothing, with only the addition of the white undershirt Shaggy wears in the film.

## Personality

In contrast to his previous transformation, Shaggy's personality noticeable changes. He now seems dumber, being unable to comprehend the bigger words Scooby Brainiac uses. He has more confidence than his normal self. He seems much more focused on his muscles than anything else, ignoring most of what happens around him. Also in contrast to his previous transformation, he wants to stay in this form permanently. His friendship with Scooby seems to also have changed since he now insults and ignores him.

In the book, written from Shaggy's perspective, he describes the feeling as becoming "supermacho" and "out-of-control strong". Like the film, he wants to remain buff and not revert to his "old, dumb, puny self". Unlike in the film, he is actually able to deduce that Scooby Brainiac is trying to change them back to normal without being told.

## Abilities

### Strengths

#### Increased Strength

Buff Shaggy's absurdly large muscles would imply that he has all the traits that would come with that physique, such as increased strength. While the extent of his strength is never demonstrated, he does manage to rip the Highly-Combustible potion out of Scooby Brainiac’s hand. This seems to have taken no effort, even dragging Scooby Brainiac’s entire body along with the potion.

#### Durability

Buff Shaggy’s larger body can also indicate tolerance for blunt force. This is shown when he survives an explosion powerful enough to throw him back against a wall. Instead of suffering any injuries (apart from some ash covering his body), he leaves a dent in the wall that perfectly outlines his muscled-up physique.

### Weaknesses

#### Self-Obsession

Buff Shaggy is so enamored with his new body, he ignored most of what Scooby Brainiac says or even seeing the other members of Mystery Inc. appear in the lab. As such, he is very determined to stay buff permanently. However, this results in rash, unthought decisions (notably causing an explosion).

#### Lowered Intelligence

While Shaggy isn't very smart normally, Buff Shaggy is far more stupid. Apart from the mentioned self-obsession and rash decision making, he also seems incapable of understanding Scooby Brainiac's bigger words or the greater consequences of throwing the Highly Combustible Potion.

## History

### Transformers

Shaggy searches the fridge for a cure to his new female body, finding Turquoise Potion. He splashes it onto Scooby before drinking the rest. He instantly begins to grow giant muscles, starting from his upper body and then his lower body. Now speaking in a much gruffer voice, the potion seems to have also lowered his intelligence, as he starts obsessing over his muscles. He gloats to Scooby, obviously very happy for his new form. He flexes his arms in the mirror before kissing his bicep and then bends to smack his butt. During this, he completely ignores Scooby's rambling, who's become a super intelligent scientist. Shaggy interrupts him to show off his pecs, which seems to not impress Scooby. Scooby tells him to quiet down, saying he is creating a very dangerous potion. Although, Shaggy does not understand his big words, so he simplifies by saying he's going to transform the both of them back to normal. Shaggy, not wanting to lose his new muscles, grabs one of his potions thinking it's the antidote but is really a very unstable potion he was using to create it. Shaggy shouts that he wants to stay buff forever and throws it at the wall. The potion explodes, throwing both of them onto the wall covered in ash. When the rest of the gang discovers them, Scooby scolds Shaggy for almost killing them. Shaggy ignores him, laughing at the explosion. Scooby uses this chance to throw the antidote into Shaggy's mouth, who swallows it. He transforms back into normal Shaggy.

### Chapter 11 (Shaggy)

In the book, much of the same happens. Except now, Shaggy drinks a bottle marked "A" (which he assumes stands for antidote) along with Scooby rather than a beaker. And unlike the film, he is smart enough to figure out Scooby's plan to transform them back without needing to be told. He is also now forcefully given the antidote by Scooby, without needing to be tricked.

### Scholastic Reader

In the Scholastic Reader book, Shaggy transforms into Buff Shaggy immediately, skipping his Shaggy Chick form, through the potion splashing onto him rather than drinking it. From the picture, he seems angry at Scooby, who is mixing an antidote to transform them back to normal, which he succeeds in doing. Unlike in other appearances, Buff Shaggy doesn't prevent Scooby Brainiac from making the antidote to transform them back.

### Scooby-Doo 2 Movie Storybook

In the Movie Storybook, Shaggy also skips straight to his Buff Shaggy form first. A difference from other adaptations is that the hole normally caused by the "Highly Combustible" Potion being thrown is now caused by Buff Shaggy somehow after drinking Scooby Brainiac's antidote. Like the Scholastic Reader book, he doesn't attempt to prevent Scooby Brainiac's antidote.

### Ladybird Book

In the Ladybird book, things progress similarly to the original movie scene, with Shaggy becoming buff after drinking more "gunk". He poses and preens at himself before stopping Scooby Brainiac from completing his antidote. However, unlike other adaptations, he correctly throws the antidote instead. This causes the explosion which creates the hole to the Monster Hive like normal, but also transforms both Shaggy and Scooby back to normal.

## In the Original Script

In James Gunn's original draft of the scene, Buff Shaggy is refered to as "SHAGGY-BUFF". The form is described as a "hugely muscular, Incredible Hulk-like version of himself", which is how he seems to appear in the movie (unlike other forms like Scooby Brainiac which aren't described as still resembling Scooby's normal form like they do in the movie). He acts almost identical to how he does in the final scene, with only some of his dialouge and minor actions differening, staying closer to the Chapter 11 (Shaggy) adaptation.

## Transformation Process

After consuming the turquoise potion, Shaggy's stomach begins to growl and he hunches forward (this may mean the process is somewhat painful or causes this motion on him). Suddenly, the bicep and tricep of his left arm instantly expand, then his pectoral muscles grow outward in tandem with the expansion of the bicep and tricep in his right arm. The quad and hamstrings in his left leg inflate next, followed by the muscles of his right leg. With each body part, the corresponding clothing item changes, with his sleeved shirt becoming a tight tank top and his pants becoming sweatpants. Green smoke then moves to each of his limbs as the grow. Each muscle creates a popping sound, probably signifying that the growth of each muscle is caused by a sudden build up in pressure. This transformation happens in its entirety in shot 26.

In the book, no transformation is specified.

## Relationships

### Shaggy

While both do not interact because they are the same person, it's clear that Buff Shaggy is very different from his normal self. He seems to enjoy his new muscles very much, and when Scooby Brainiac tries to transform them back, he seems very against the idea, finding his old self dumb and puny.

### Scooby-Doo

Much like what he thinks of his old self, Buff Shaggy finds the old Scooby-Doo dumb and puny.

### Tasmanian Devil Scooby

Before Tasmanian Devil Scooby becomes Scooby Brainiac, Buff Shaggy tries gloating to him about his buff body. When he finally finishes transforming, he seems unaffected by his sudden change in appearance.

### Scooby Brainiac

Buff Shaggy finds Scooby Brainiac weak and hard to understand. He insults him with names like "geek" and "little man", not remembering or not caring that he used to be his best friend, Scooby. But since he is the only person in the room, he constantly flexes and gloats loudly in order to get his attention. He completely ignores most of the things Scooby Brainiac says, until he reveals he's going to transform them both back. Buff Shaggy even gets violent and pulls the potion out of his hand and yells at him.

### Fred, Daphne, and Velma

After the explosion, he seems to ignore the presence of the gang like how he ignored Scooby Brainiac in order to flex.

## Quotes

### Transformers

> *Check it out, dude!*
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> *I'm buff. Ha ha ha ha!*
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> *Check out my pecs, little man!*
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> *A wha?*
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> *No way, geek!*
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> *I'm gonna stay this way forever!*
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> *Go boom.*
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### Chapter 11 (Shaggy)

> *Yeah! I’m buff!*
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> *Check out my pecs, little man!*
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> *No way, Brainiac! I’m gonna stay this way forever!*
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> *Go Boom.*
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### May 26th 2003 Script

> *Yeahhhhh! I'm buff! Check out my pecs, little man!!*
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> *No way, geek. I'm gonna stay this way forever!*
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> *Go boom.*
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## Trivia

* Buff Shaggy is the only transformation prominently seen in promotional material, such as the trading card game and original trailers.
* While the original suit used for Buff Shaggy is unknown, the one used for the Creeper in the film bares a striking resemblance to it.
* In the mirror, during the transformation, you can still see the back of Shaggy Chick, even though he's supposed to be transforming. Once his right arm covers the mirror however, the reflection becomes accurate to what's in front of it.
	+ In the same shot, what appears to be his underwear is visible (although it's more likely padding for the suit, and this is a mistake).
* The way Buff Shaggy throws the "Highly Combustible" Potion and the way it flies through the air is a reference to how football players throw.
* During and after his transformation, the song "Get Ready For This" starts playing. This song is often associated with jocks and wrestlers, especially the line "let's get ready to rumble", said by ring announcer Michael Buffer.
* It's possible that this form and Scooby Brainiac coming form the same potion may be them becoming their opposites. In Shaggy's case, he becomes brave and muscular rather than being cowardly and skinny.
* Scooby Brainiac mockingly calls Buff Shaggy a "Schwarzeneggian oaf". This references the bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger, which Buff Shaggy resembles in physique.
* Buff Shaggy is in most adaptations of The Potions Scene, only being missing from Mutate Madness. This is because only Scooby transforms in this version, taking away any Shaggy transformations.
	+ However, a photo of him is seen as a clue in Jonathan Jacobo's Lab in the Elevator area.
	+ One of Scooby's transformations in the game is a similarly bulky bodybuilder based off of Buff Shaggy.
* Matthew Lillard, the actor for Shaggy in the film, posted a picture of him in the Buff Shaggy suit lifting a baby over his head to his Instagram.
* In early 2019, during the popularity of the "Powerful Shaggy" meme, where Shaggy is portrayed as a powerful god-like being (notably based off anime like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and Dragon Ball Z), many used this transformation as a way to demonstrate normal Shaggy's power.
	+ Even before this meme, the Buff Shaggy character has been used to characterize the muscular characters from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
* This isn't the only time Shaggy is depicted with large muscles, as he imagines himself becoming super muscular in Scooby-Doo! Wrestlemania Mystery.
* In some language dubs of this scene (such as the French and Spanish versions on the DVD), additional grunts can be heard during the transformation.
* The Tiktok account for the fighting game Multiversus posted a video of Shagsworthy (a relative of Shaggy) reminiscing about his teenage years, using pictures from the live action movies, one of them being a picture of Buff Shaggy.
	+ This is actually the same picture of him used at the top of this wiki page.

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