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can you draw Cavendish famgirling over Usopp. The fact that nobody draws that even though it's pretty canon makes me sad and your Cav is very pretty so
never drew cabbage properly so here they are
Chuck Jones is the best counterexample to βthe curtains are just blueβ because you would not believe the amount of thought and art theory he put into his silly little cartoons
I need to dig out my Chuck Jones books but one time he was talking about the Wile E Coyote gag where he runs off a cliff and continues running for a little bit before noticing thereβs no ground underneath him and then turns to the camera and holds up a sign saying βHelp!β before plummeting and Jones said the reason Coyote does that instead of immediately trying to get back to the cliff edge is bc Coyote embodies anxiety and in that particular moment represents the fear and worry about the judgement of others over and above the desire for self-preservation.
Like, if someone was told that interpretation without knowing any better theyβd think it came from some pretentious academic or whatever but nope! Itβs literally the creator like those are the thoughts he had in his head when he was creating the cartoons
the Nine Rules of the Roadrunner cartoons always sticks with me. Rule 3 especially
Sonic the Hedgehog Characterization Study #1 - Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog, the seriesβ main and titular character shouldnβt be too hard to figure out given that his personality was a big selling point that helped to boost him to popularity in the first place.
However, note that I said shouldnβt be, not isnβt.
See, his personality, despite being the factor that made die-hard fans out of millions of kids and teenagers back in the 90β²s, was fairly vague.
We were only given tiny little leaflets of characterization to go on: He fought for his friends and he had an attitude.
Really, what are we supposed to do with that? I mean, since Sonic came around, all kinds of theseΒ βdo-gooder attitude dudesβ have popped up, and theyβve been pretty different.
Youβve got your Ash Ketchums: Naive, unaging youngsters bursting with confidence and always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.
There are your Edward Elrics: Stubborn punks who think they know everything. Theyβre still good guys, but they cling to their ideals like glue and the only way to make them change is to beat some new ideas into them.
And there are your Jaks: Gruff, hardened guys who will (sometimes literally) stick to their guns and tend to use them on anyone who stands in their way. They can be jerks, but they still genuinely care about their ideals, itβs just not unusual for them to violently defend them.
The list goes on from here, but the question stands, where does Sonic fit in to all these different kinds of characterizations that share just one common denominator?
You could look to the source material, but even that gets a little hazy. Between all the games and the phases theyβve gone through, not to mention the shows and comics, Sonic has actually had so many different personalities that you could almost consider them different characters.
So letβs look at a few:
The Old Cartoons (Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog):
In Adventures, Sonicβs characterization can largely be summed up asβ¦ Bugs Bunny.
Heβs a wise guy. He makes cracks at everybody elseβs expense and never misses an opportunity to crossdress. He was never without a quip or a wacky antic, no matter how lame it might have been. Was it good? No. Was it interesting? GOD, no. But it was easy to define, and thus, easy to write for, which worked out for the creators of a cheaply made, week-by-week attempt to distract hyperactive kids.
The Old Cartoons (SatAM):
This version of the Sonic story featured a much darker plot about a group of rebel Freedom Fighters working to overthrow the tyrannical Dr. Robotnikβs reign of terror over the citizens of Mobius. This adaptation made use of a more consistent plot and a wider array of characters to work off of each other. With these features, they were able to work some interesting flaws into Sonicβs characterization. Sonic was a hyperactive adrenaline junkie who hated the idea of inactivity, and as such, was prone to rash actions that often landed himself and others in trouble. It was a very engaging take on the character and it worked especially well with the type of story and cast the show featured.
The OVA: Β
Itβs impressive how different cultures can interpret different concepts or characters differently. The Sonic OVA (released in the US as Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie) is a perfect example. This two-episode attempt at a Sonic anime featured a Sonic who wasnβt necessarily more selfish than the American ones, but was lazy, arrogant, irritable, rude, and often waited to help save those in distress until they absolutely needed him to do so. Personally, I loved this take on Sonicβs personality because, while itβs different from any other, itβs still identifiably Sonic in some way. Perhaps this is the advantage of having a vague character base to work off of.
The Middle Games (Adventure-β06):
This is the Sonic that most people know, the one that the fanbase generally bases their interpretation of the character on. The games ranging from Sonic Adventure to the dreaded SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (2006) gave us a Sonic who was, above all else, heroic. Sure, he was a little snappy now and then, but for the most part, hisΒ βattitudeβ consisted largely of unwavering confidence. He was always ready to fight for truth and justice on his never-ending adventure to save those in need and have a radical time doing it. I think this (and well, the fact that Super Sonic exists) is one of the reasons that people seem to equate Sonic to DragonBall Z. Much like DBZβs Son Goku in Westernized dubs, Sonicβs arguably less pleasant personality traits were swapped out for an extra helping of nobility and never-say-die optimism.
The Other Anime (Sonic X):
Sonic X, strangely, had a story based on the ones from Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2, yet featured a Sonic who was quite different. In this second attempt at a Sonic anime (this one getting three seasons), Sonic isβ¦ wellβ¦ kind of a prick. Outside of his immediate circle of friends, Sonic is quick to taunt anyone who screws up in the most minor of ways, and often refuses to cooperate with anyone who canβt keep up with his never-stop lifestyle. This was likely to keep kids thinking Sonic was the βcool guyβ while choosing to identify with the nausea-inducing, Mary-Sue shoehorn that is Chris Thorndyke. Heβs not without the cheesy heroism, though. He often blurts out hammy one-liners when he shows up to ultimately save the day to remind you that heβs the hero here, not that fantasy-fulfilling cardboard cutout.
The Modern Games (Unleashed-Lost World):
This is the version of Sonic weβre currently working with, and Iβd say itβs a pretty likeable one. It seems to have a lot of bits from the other incarnations. Heβs impatient and quick to act, he genuinely cares about his friends and those in need, but he always has some form of mockery in store for his opponents. Heβs a flashy show-off whoβs never without a quip or a one-liner. A couple things have been explored with this variation on the Sonic character that I really love. One is his awareness of his flaws. He often needs his friends to stop him from acting rash or to think through a situation for him. In Sonic Lost World, his hasty actions put Tails in grave danger, a consequence that visibly weighs on him until they are reunited near the end of the game. Heβs best when he can think quickly, but when he canβt turn quick results, he loses his cool. The other thing I love about the modern Sonic is that heβs a fucking dork. Heβs an avid fan of awful puns, and despite his high levels of cool, his showy nature can get to be corny if it goes unchecked. This Sonicβs got lots of layers, and while heβs still cool, he way overestimates just how cool he is.
The Current Cartoon (Sonic Boom):Β
Sonic Boom features the most mundane version of Sonic yet. Heβs lazy, sarcastic, and has high levels of nope. This is probably largely due to not having many real threats to deal with. Heβs got a lot of time to chill, so heβs a pretty chill dude. That, and it really helps the adventure-of-the-week style of the show. Heβs not without his zanier qualities, namely his supreme self-confidence, which is greater than that of all the other Sonics put together. He likes his friends a lot, and is quick to act in the face of their peril, but heβd prefer to relax with them, napping, snacking on Meh Burgers, or winning at volleyball. Or maybe heβd rather roast marshmallows with Eggman, heβs not picky.
The Comic (The Archie Ones):
I saved this version of Sonic for last, as itβs been around almost as long as the core franchise and itβs gone through plenty of phases itself. It started off a lot like Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, then went into a style similar to SatAM before getting dark andΒ weird. Like, Spawn dark and weird. Then it settled on a style that, while it had plenty of action and adventure, also had a lot of softer moments, and a fair amount of comedy, though those things never became the seriesβ focus. Currently, itβs got a Sonic very close to the Modern games. He cares a lot, but heβs pretty cocky and is quick to act without thinking. Heβs not quite as big a nerd in the comics, but he has some added depth in the fact that when he starts to lose control of a situation, he nearly melts down. Heβs a bit more organized as well. Heβs got a government organization that he works for and a home base that he can always return to. Personally, I think this conflicts with Sonicβs free-as-the-wind nature and could get to be a problem under certain circumstances.
What I think:
Personally, Iβm against the flow on this one. Most people are for the heroic Middle style, while Iβm a big fan of the Modern style, though I think it could use some elements from Sonic X and the comics. Iβd like to see a Sonic, whoβs arrogant and impatient while also caring and optimistic. I love the idea of Sonic being a dork and freaking out when he canβt find a quick solution to his problems as well as his showy style and his undying confidence. A few things Iβd like to see explored more: One is his fear of water. Itβs established in most versions of the story, but outside of Sonic X, it doesnβt get brought up a lot. I like the idea of Sonic avoiding water as much as he can and being visually uncomfortable or even alarmed when he needs to be near or in it. Another thing Iβd like to see mentioned more is only brought up in one game: Sonic and the Black Knight.Β
When Sonic encounters Sir Lancelot, represented by Shadow, the knight questions whether or not he will leave his sword behind and run away. Sonic nearly jumps at this chance, but is stopped by his talking sword Caliburn. I like this idea that Sonic has no qualms with running away from a fight if heβs the only one in danger. I mean, running is what Sonic does best, right? I donβt think Sonic necessarily has to be brave, he just needs to be willing to help those in distress.
Sonicβs gone through a lot of interesting variations and phases over the years, and theyβve all had at least one similar character trait that has bred a number of virtually different characters using the same base. To me personally, the perfect Sonic needs to be layered, but understandable. He should genuinely care about his friends and about helping people, but should come off as kind of a dick due to his smug, sarcastic personality and his tendency to show off and act hastily. I love the idea of emphasizing the cornier side of his flashy style and of him only fighting when he needs to, quick to run from a conflict when he can be sure nothing bad will come of it. Iβd like more exploration of his hydrophobia and his compulsive needΒ to think and act quickly, and the anxiety he experiences when he canβt. Above all, however, Sonic needs to be a free spirit, always rushing toward his next adventure with an eagerness as quick as his pace. and most versions of the series, at the very least, manage to pull this off.
βWhat you see is what you get, just a guy who loves adventure! Iβm Sonic the Hedgehog!β - Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure 2
Thanks for reading!
NOTE: I edited the conclusion paragraph of this because I thought I was being way too vague instead of actually get to the point, so I rewrote it, saying specifically what I wanted to see and what Iβd like to see more of.
(top picture by Fuzon-S on DeviantArt)
(SatAM gif from notanothersonicblog on Tumblr)
(Night of the Werehog gif from starlightsonic on Tumblr)
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Y'know what, this reminder also includes non-Americans. Let's watch our words and keep the victims of American aggressions in our heart always
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