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Babylonians
When your friend shows you a horror sci-fi story they really like and you start drawing real time fandub quotes to it
I have some more but I’m unsure if tumblr would let me post them because ones contains nudity (no privates drawn in detail but still)
Part 2
Been a while since I’ve just drawn some Sonic expressions
Okay my ONLY pet peeve regarding the fandom perception of the Babylon Rogues is the idea that "Wave is actually in charge, she just let's Jet THINK he's in charge" because while it's a funny and realistic concept it's not entirely true.
We've seen multiple instances of Jet actually being the leader. Sure he has a temper because he's literally a high school freshman but his leadership doesn't always consist of annoyingly bossing the other two around. Wave sometimes does things without telling/asking Jet, but she's her own person and doesn't need his permission for everything she does, even if it's for the benefit of the Rogues such as when she sabotaged Sonic's board, something she knew Jet wouldn't approve of since his honor is important to him.
However even though Wave seems like the obvious choice for a leader given her maturity and mechanical knowledge, Jet is more often than not the acting leader of the Babylon Rogues.
For example here, Jet is clearly being the leader in a good and competent way.
Here we see Jet's ego getting the better of him when making a decision as acting leader, but he in the end still makes the decision that is best for the Rogues, and although Wave and Storm both disagreed with Jet's hesitance, they were satisfied with his conclusion to help out.
Storm and Wave also follow Jet's lead during fights
Yes I'm aware I mostly used comic examples for this post but it appears in the games too. One of my favorite character moments was at the end of Zero Gravity where Wave asks Jet if he's okay with the fact that they all have to stay on Earth, to which he says that there's more for them on Earth anyway, which is obviously a sentiment he agrees with and something he knows that his teammates will like to hear.
Yeah the Rogues bicker because they're two young adults (emphasis on young) and a teenager who are thieves with no limits, but they also are a great team and very clearly friends, and a family
Rare But Not So Rare Sonic Moments
Flaws
This may get controversial.
I welcome anyone else’s view point on this topic. If you don’t agree I’m okay with that. Just because I have a different perspective doesn’t make what I think right or wrong. You don’t have to change your mind. Whatever your opinion is, I respect it. Besides, it’s fun to have different views on something we both love. It gives us a way to see different sides of the coin.
Disclaimer: I’m a person who didn’t grow up with this franchise and only recently got into in early 2022. I have no biases towards any version of this character. Making my opinions about his characterizations mixed.
By the way, I’ll only use Sonic games as examples (for the most part) because this analysis would be too long if I talked about other medias.
In short. Most of his flaws do stir into different medias as well. To be honest, Sonic’s other variants aren’t as different as some may think, but that’s my hot take.
Times The Blue Blur Messed Up
Riders: Sonic lunched Amy along with Eggman into the air with his wind abilities. While knowing Amy’s safety would be at risk. Then left her. Which was the reason she was so angry and aggressive afterwards. He didn’t ever apologize either.
06: Exchanged a chaos emerald for Elise even after Tails warned Sonic not to.
Unleashed: Was distracted by taunting Eggman.
Sonic: “Well, this is new. Showing remorse Eggman? If you played nice, I wouldn’t have to break all your toys.”
Then became the Werehog. All because he wanted to boost his ego.
Secret Rings: Shahra used Sonic to collect the world rings for Erazar Djinn. Even though it should’ve been expected because she said, “They use to work together.” Ended up not being true.
Black Night: Was tricked into helping Merlina who wanted to create a world that would last forever.
Lost World: Tails once again tried to warn Mr.Impatient about the conch in Eggman’s hand, but kicked it anyways. Then warned Sonic about another trap, he didn’t listen, ended up getting the fox captured instead.
Frontiers: Accidentally helped free The End despite Knuckles and Sage’s suspensions. If his friends, Eggman, and Sage didn’t help him…..Well, it’s in the villain's name.
Side Note: In Secret Rings, Black night, and Frontiers Sonic was rude at points.
Sonic Sassiness
Sonic Sassiness Part 2
Sonic’s Overall Flaws/Mistakes
Some may be from his general characterizations throughout his history.
Sonic rushes into things without a second thought. (Impulsiveness) Sonic can be too reckless, brash, or not take situations seriously.
He’s impatient. (Which was his core trait since his idle animation in Sonic 1)
He doesn’t listen to his friends warnings. Sonic can be too cocky at the wrong moments. He causes or contributes to world ending consequences. The blue blur can also be too trusting and naive.
Sonic doesn’t worry about his own physical or mental state and internalizes his emotions. He isn’t able to express himself very well. Therefore doesn’t put the right words together when speaking sometimes.
Sonic can be stubborn and a bit of a jerk.
Sage: “You are short tempered and short sided.”
And that’s about it. If I missed anything, feel free to let me know.
My Thoughts
A few of these can be seen as Sonic’s strength and weaknesses. Like his willingness to harm himself if it means to save his friends.
The reason Sonic never learns from his mistakes in the games is because he gets away with them. Which is not a good or bad thing per say. (Besides Sonic Riders. There’s no excuse for that.)
The stories never really given him an arc. But I don’t think Sonic’s a perfect or flawless character. If the examples I’ve shown are evidence of anything.
I’d say he’s static, but not consistently. Most static characters I’ve seen rarely stays static anyways.
I also don’t believe Sonic himself thinks he’s perfect. Sonic probably thinks he doesn’t have to change because he’s so sure he should be able to manage things without issue. Everything does eventually go his way. Why should he change?
I do understand Sonic influences people, but why can’t there be a balance? It’s been done plenty of times with other characters. In books, movies, and tv shows. Animated and live-action.
Movie!Sonic in Sonic 2 inspired both Knuckles and Tails. Helping them better themselves with advice and encouragement. While also going through his own arc of growing up and being responsible.
Tails:“You’ve inspired me. To leave my village. To find you and help you on your mission.”
Despite him learning how to slow down and plan things out, Prime!Sonic also inspires the different variants of his friends. Thorn, Dread, and Nine. Helping them grow into becoming better people.
Even in Unleashed Sonic was at his most mature, but it was only after his cocky attitude got him into trouble. So, yes. Inspirational characters can have flaws.
I’ll just say this
Everyone has their own views on how Sonic should be characterized, drawn, played, voiced, animated, and showcase.
It’s fine if you don’t like a curtain interpretation of a character, but to say the character (Especially if they weren’t very consistent in the first place) isn’t acting like themselves now, it’s really hard to argue what self there is to come back to. Because even in the games there are so many different selves for these characters in their own canon universe. From Classic to Adventure, Unleashed, Colors, and Frontiers. (If that makes any sense)
It’s hard to find one place to be in because Sonic’s been in too many places at once. He shouldn’t be held down to one characterization if he’s already been all over the place from the beginning of his existence.
AKA Sonic’s first two shows ever. TAOSTH and SATAM. In both shows Sonic had flaws as well, but never learned from them. Which means he’s been like this from the start. Like everything else about this franchise, his personality is an ongoing experiment that’ll probably never be solved. And I kind of love that. Even if it can be stressful and has it’s own up’s and down’s
All of these unique stories from the games, comics, tv shows, and movies people grew up with are what made this franchise so popular. This is the main reason I became a Sonic fan. Because I learned so much about characterization from this franchise and how to love the different variations of its characters. Finding an appreciation for each of them.
Conclusion
Everyone’s opinions are valid at the end of the day. At least we all have a version of this character we can love and appreciate. Whether you agree or not I’m grateful you’ve made it all the way to the end. You’re a trooper!
Stay Creative! 💜
Been a while since I’ve just drawn some Sonic expressions
some ivory sonic doodles and a quick concept design for his Frost Rider outfit for chapter 3
I'm going to bed 🚶
Eyyy!!!
in the wake of the hot new thing. take my quiz. i need results. now
Skytober day 28: crosover
The idea came to me when I was playing Sonic Riders, good game, I recommend it
My Christmas Gift is my HALLOWEEN FANARTS!!X3
Out of all of Amy's outfits, I had always liked her Riders outfit the most. It's simple yet stylish and fits her active lifestyle of joining Sonic's adventures and looking cute doing it. This outfit followed closely by her Boom outfit.