[s1e16] Where Walks Aphrodite -

: She used a "love gas" formula to make the townspeople lose their minds so she could claim the crown and destroy the city that rejected her.

is the 16th episode of the first season of Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated , which first aired on May 17, 2011. Plot Overview [S1E16] Where Walks Aphrodite

: While appearing to help Scooby, Professor Pericles was actually using the chaos as a distraction. He secretly gathered materials—including a conquistador’s ship manifest and a diamond drill bit—needed to find the cursed treasure of Crystal Cove. Cultural References : She used a "love gas" formula to

: Aphrodite is revealed to be Amanda Smythe , a former Crystal Cove student who sought revenge against the town after being humiliated during a past prom queen crowning. Plot Overview : While appearing to help Scooby,

: The behavior of the entranced townspeople, including the specific squawking sound they make when they find someone not under the spell, parallels this classic sci-fi film.

Love takes a dark turn in Crystal Cove when a mysterious and hideous entity known as appears during a high school soccer game. She uses enchanted flowers to place the town’s residents under a powerful love spell, causing them to fall madly in love with the first person they see.

: The villain's backstory of being humiliated at a prom is a direct reference to the Stephen King novel and film.