Line #81 YMMV/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog


1	!!The following tropes have their own page:
2	* [[HilariousInHindsight/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog Hilarious in Hindsight]]
3	* [[Memes/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog Memetic Mutation]]
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5	!!Tropes:
6	* AccidentalAesop: While "Tails's New Home" does a rather… BrokenAesop regarding running away from home (given it’s directed at the literal ButtMonkey Coconuts running away from [[BadBoss Robotnik]] and all), it does manage to give a lesson in doing background checks before you leave a child in the care of anyone, especially those claiming to be family.
7	* AccidentalInnuendo: The AbsentMindedProfessor Von Schlemmer had a moment of the sort. Robotnik has him tied up, and he asks him what he can do to get Von Schlemmer's invention to work. He replies "I'll never tell you... unless, of course, you [[TooKinkytoTorture fiendishly torture me]]."
8	* AdaptationDisplacement: While the show hasn't eclipsed the ''Sonic'' games themselves, some fans are much more familiar with Scratch, Grounder, and Coconuts here, to the point where there are those who believe that they were created exclusively for the show, even though they're actually all based off enemies from ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2''.
9	* AngstWhatAngst: Compared to his ''[[WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM SatAM]]'' counterpart, Tails being 4½ doesn't seem to mind not having parents and only relying on Sonic to look after him.
10	* {{Anvilicious}}: The "Sonic Says" segments ended with Sonic [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcrtkiLEGbE giving kids advice]] by BreakingTheFourthWall and directly talking to the audience. These have been completely [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EXEYP1U5xw and thoroughly]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy260D8rt2k&feature=related parodied]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NscavzsaCgU&feature=related on YouTube]].
11	* AuthorsSavingThrow: The writers seemed to realize that the "Sonic Says" segments of "Super Special Sonic Search and Smash Squad" and "Tails' New Home" were [[CluelessAesop deeply flawed]] and rectified them with later episodes. The "Sonic Says" segment of "Road Hog" has Sonic praise Tails for calling for the help of a policeman when he is attacked by Scratch and Grounder, while the plots of "Robotnik Jr." and "The Robots' Robot" are about Sonic supporting and encouraging robots as they break away from their AbusiveParents.
12	* SugarWiki/AwesomeArt: While the show has very.... [[OffModel inconsistent]] art direction and animation, to say the least, the contributions of Kent Butterworth, Milton Knight, several ''[[WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow Ren & Stimpy]]'' artists and Creator/TMSEntertainment shine through. The intro, split between TMS and Ed Love (an animator from UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfAnimation who worked for Creator/WaltDisney, Creator/TexAvery and Creator/HannaBarbera) is a smorgasboard of hilarious cartoony animation.
13	* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Many bits of unforgettable soundtrack that includes the theme song, Robotnik's theme, and "Sonic's Song" for example.
14	* CantUnHearIt:
15	** For many fans who grew up with the '90s games, Creator/JaleelWhite sticks out as Sonic's definitive voice.
16	** Creator/LongJohnBaldry as Dr. Robotnik.
17	** After seeing "Sonic's Song," it's hard not to think of "[[WithLyrics Sonic the Hedgehog, you can't catch what you can't see]]" whenever hearing the games' title theme.
18	* CommonKnowledge: For a long time, Christopher Evan Welch was credited for providing Tails' voice. When he died in 2013, many fans noticed that there was a discrepancy between his age and Tails' voice, as he was 28 when ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' first aired in 1993. It wasn't until 2014 when it was revealed that [[http://www.segabits.com/2014/04/15/the-real-adventures-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-tails-voice-actor-speaks-up/ Christopher Stephen Welch was the one who actually provided Tails' voice]].
19	* CultClassic: The show has a sizable fanbase. Most of its fans grew up with it, others [[WatchItForTheMeme came from the memes]]. Many elements of this show would also make it into other adaptations and [[RecursiveAdaptation even the main games themselves]] (e.g. Sonic eating chili dogs in ''VideoGame/SonicAndTheBlackKnight''). One notable fan is Creator/IanJonesQuartey, who included countless references to the show in ''WesternAnimation/OKKOLetsBeHeroes''.
20	* DesignatedHero: Sonic's attitude and mischievousness are amped to a fair degree in this series, sometimes making his role as a hero pretty questionable. Though this is balanced out by his selflessness, his BigBrotherInstinct towards Tails, and the fact that Robotnik is still trying to enslave Mobius. In general, his tendency to try to act like a good role model to Tails is usually one of the bigger factors leading Sonic into heroism (unless he happens to see someone actively in trouble or finds an opportunity to spite Robotnik).
21	* DracoInLeatherPants:
22	** Robotnik. Many fans actually ''want'' him to beat Sonic despite still being as evil as his fellow counterparts. His FountainOfMemes and "the world's sexiest fat man" status certainly help.
23	** Scratch, Grounder and Coconuts get this to a lesser extent despite (at least in S&G's cases) having the same evil thrill as their master. The Sonic Says segments giving them a FriendlyEnemy status helps with this. As does Coconuts only really wanting to be respected by Robotnik and his brothers.
24	* EnsembleDarkHorse:
25	** [[MsFanservice Breezie]] [[LadyInRed for obvious reasons]]. [[Creator/ArchieComics Archie]] took notice and incorporated her into the [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics comics]].
26	** As well as the other Ms. Fanservice Katella who appeared in only one episode. Many fans still make fanart of her.
27	** The bounty hunters from "Sonic Search and Smash Squad", largely due to their reappearance in ''Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine'', a rather extreme example of this since outside the game, most of the characters only appear for all of a couple of seconds in the show itself.
28	** Wes Weasley is a very popular character for his charismatic SnakeOilSalesman antics that usually turn out well for him, to the point where many fans like to reimagine him in the games' art style.
29	* {{Fanon}}: In certain YouTubePoop circles, it's generally accepted that Tails is Robotnik's adoptive son. This meme originates from Creator/{{iteachvader}}'s series of Robotnik [=YouTube=] Poops. This random joke from one of his videos spun off into the larger Robotnik/Tails father-son concept after gaining traction with people in the comments section:
30	-->'''Robotnik:''' "Why is Tails so CUTE?!"
31	* FountainOfMemes: Robotnik and the "Sonic Says" segments.
32	* FriendlyFandoms: ''Adventures'' fans tend to get along very well with ''WesternAnimation/SonicBoom'' fans since both are clearly comedic shows that don't take themselves seriously and stand in opposition to DarkerAndEdgier efforts common to the fandom.
33	* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Who would've thought that Jaleel White, the guy who played [[Series/FamilyMatters Steve Urkel]], could do a pretty damn good job as the blue blur? Enough to do it on [[WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM both]] ''Sonic'' shows that were running concurrently, as well as [[WesternAnimation/SonicUnderground a third]] a few years later. To this day, his performance is ''still'' considered a fan favorite even among Sonic's official video game voice actors.
34	* HoYay:
35	** Robotnik is forced to "kiss and make up" with rival Dr. Quark in order to keep their BigBadDuumvirate going. Afterwards, Quark spits; Robotnik ''blushes''.
36	** Scratch and Grounder have a weird {{Twincest}} going on between them.[[note]]They're meant to be twins, though they look ''nothing'' alike.[[/note]]
37	* JerkassWoobie:
38	** Coconuts, so very much, as all he wants is Dr. Robotnik's approval. Nonetheless, everyone on the show treats him like garbage and in the Sonic Says segment of "Tails' New Home", Coconuts runs from Robotnik saying he doesn't love him. Many fans really want to see him catch a break despite being one of the bad guys.
39	** Scratch and Grounder are only marginally less pitiful than Coconuts, if anything their higher position leads to them suffering ''more'' abuse from both Sonic and Robotnik. Grounder's dopey, puppy eyed disposition doesn't help. Grounder also sometimes expresses a desire to have a mother and in one episode, the two of them "adopted" a child which they seemed to genuinely love and want the best for.
40	** Robotnik himself comes dangerously close at times, especially in episodes involving his mother.
41	* JustHereForGodzilla: As older viewers and critics generally prefer ''[[DarkerAndEdgier Sonic SatAM]]'', many agree that [[LighterAndSofter this show]] is worth watching for Long John Baldry's performance alone, [[RootingForTheEmpire as the evil mad scientist]].
42	* MagnificentBastard:
43	** [[WickedWeasel Wes Weasely]] is a [[SnakeOilSalesman charismatic salesman]] who'll help anyone for a quick buck. From convincing Robotnik into buying his products after they fail to stealing from the doctor's bank account, Wes manages to consistently steal his money, remaining friendly and professional throughout. In his most clever appearance, he lures all of Sonic's friends onto his cruise boat under the guise of a party, trapping them all on it while allowing Robotnik to imprison Sonic underwater. After figuring out he's been scammed by the doctor, Wes immediately breaks out Sonic and helps humiliate Robotnik, throwing Sonic a real party afterwards out of gratitude.
44	** "[[Recap/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehogS01E23GrounderTheGenius Grounder the Genius]]": [[InsufferableGenius Grounder]], upon accidentally inserting the Genius Chip into himself, becomes an [[AffablyEvil affable schemer]] with a plan to take out Sonic. Anticipating that he'll arrive to stop Robotnik in a disguise, he rigs the entrance to trap Sonic in stone, throwing him in the dungeon. He then waits for Sonic's friends to come and rescue him, luring them into a coliseum to be ambushed and destroyed by a lightning rod. In between his plan, [[TheStarscream he successfully overthrows Robotnik out of revenge for his abuse]], planning on ruling Mobius himself. His plan going flawlessly, he's only thwarted by Scratch's sudden bumbling, something that [[GracefulLoser he calmly admits even he couldn't have seen coming]].
45	* MemeticBadass: [[FatBastard Doctor]] [[LargeHam Ivo]] [[FountainOfMemes Robotnik]].
46	* MemeticMolester:
47	** Sonic became this because of the infamous [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcrtkiLEGbE Sonic Says]] where he warns children about sexual harassment: thanks to {{Detournement}}, {{YouTube Poop}}ers made him what he was warning people about.
48	** Robotnik himself has become an example in regards to [=YouTube=] Poop, no doubt made worse by his numerous pervy expressions, constant ass wiggling, and desire for people to touch his "PINGAS".
49	* NarmCharm: The series as a whole can be considered this. It’s silly and bizarre, but many fans now fondly remember it and adore it for what it is.
50	* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames:
51	** ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogSpinball'' includes brief elements of the series (along with ''WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM'') as Easter eggs.
52	** In order to promote the show, Sega edited the Genesis and Game Gear title ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyo'' with ''[=AoStH=]'' cosmetics, relabeling it ''VideoGame/DoctorRobotniksMeanBeanMachine''. Despite these edits, and the odd omission of Sonic himself (although retconned into you playing as him from the first person according to ''Sonic Origins Plus''), the game is rather well received and considered a retro classic.
53	* {{Padding}}: "Untouchable Sonic" pads out its runtime with roughly a minute and a half of a TV showing re-purposed footage from the unaired pilot.
54	* RealismInducedHorror: While most of Robotnik's schemes are outlandish and cartoony, he commits outright terrorism in [[Recap/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehogS01E42MassTransitTrouble "Mass Transit Trouble"]], where he and his Badniks attempt to bomb three transit centers. Furthermore, the Badniks are [[SmartBall far more competent than usual]], Sonic [[GrenadeHotPotato just barely scrapes by with his life after retrieving the bombs]], and instead of his normal HumiliationConga, Robotnik receives a minor self-inflicted personal injury upon learning that his plan has failed. The episode has been banned twice, each after real-life terrorist incidents, and had also been {{bowdlerise}}d on Creator/ToonDisney.
55	* RetroactiveRecognition:
56	** Creator/CathyWeseluck, the future voice actress of [[Manga/DeathNote Near]] and [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Spike]], has a voice credit in this series under "Additional Voices".
57	** Mama Robotnik and Katella are both voiced by Creator/KathleenBarr, the future voice of Trixie Lulamoon from the aforementioned ''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.''
58	** During its run, the series ran a "Watch & Win Sweepstakes". One of the two winners was a young boy named [[Webcomic/{{Sonichu}} Christian Weston Chandler]].
59	* RootingForTheEmpire: Most fans seem to like the villains (Robotnik, Scratch, and Grounder) better than the heroes, so much so that [[SpotlightStealingSquad these same fans will often remark that the show should really be called]] "''[[SpotlightStealingSquad The Adventures of Dr. Robotnik]]''."
60	* SoBadItsGood: For those who consider the series to be a {{Guilty Pleasure\|s}}.
61	* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter:
62	** The series has some decent one-shot characters. Perhaps most blatantly are Robotnik's earlier bots who, despite being utilized and even given names and personalities in ''Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine'', make only cameos in the pilot and one or two more episodes if very lucky.
63	** The series adapted Princess Sally for a voiceless cameo in the ChristmasSpecial.
64	** Many fans were disappointed that Katella only ever appeared in one episode, as she was such a great foil to Robotnik that they felt that she could have been an excellent recurring secondary antagonist.
65	** Coconuts didn't get nearly as much screentime as Scratch and Grounder, which is unfortunate as he served as a solid foil to the duo, being a slightly more competent henchman who was still prone to fouling up out of [[GloryHound his own lust for glory]] instead of the idiocy that tended to ruin Scratch and Grounder's plans.
66	* ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs: This series is best summed up as ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' meets ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes'' with some ''WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow'' sprinkles and a heapin' helping of [[Creator/MaxAndDaveFleischer Max Fleischer surreality]].
67	* UglyCute:
68	** Robotnik Jr., Scratch and Grounder.
69	** Robotnik himself in some episodes ("Lovesick Sonic", "Robotnik Jr."), where the expressive animation makes him look like a big orange teddy bear.
70	* UnpopularPopularCharacter: Dr. Robotnik is feared by the citizens of Mobius and Sonic takes his evil plan of the week effortlessly, but watching him fail everytime and throwing his [[EvilIsHammy over-the-top tantrums]] make him [[RootingForTheEmpire extremely endearing]] for viewers.
71	* ValuesResonance: The Sonic Says about someone touching you in a place that you feel is uncomfortable, as [[MemeticMutation memed as it is]], gets a lot of admiration today. It's actually very helpful in teaching kids what to do if they feel they're being molested, especially when sexual harassment and child exploitation have become a more discussed issue over the years. While many cartoons of the '90s did [=PSAs=] about child sexual abuse, they were forbidden to actually ''define'' it, which made any advice on the subject [[CluelessAesop useless more often than not]]. Sonic's take on these [=PSAs=] has gotten positive attention in hindsight because even with the usual restrictions it still managed to say ''something'' valuable. [[ARareSentence This considering Sonic, of all characters, giving such instructions]].
72	* VindicatedByHistory: When the series first came out, many fans labeled it as being inferior to ''[[WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM SatAM]]'' due to the latter focusing on action and stealth rather than humor. This only got worse when ''[=SatAM=]'' got [[ScrewedByTheNetwork screwed over by ABC]], and syndication markets continued to air ''[=AoStH=]'' even into the early 2000s. The backlash eventually died down by the time Toon Disney and Pop UK ran the series. During [=YouTube=]'s infancy, a user named "sonicutie" uploaded most of the episodes, leading to their eventual use in various [=YouTube=] Poop, which kept the series from fading into obscurity. Nowadays, the series has gained a cult following among fans, with many enjoying its wacky humor and fun villains.
73	* WatchItForTheMeme: Most fans only care about "Boogey-Mania" for [[MemeticMutation one line]]. One line that has nothing to do with its plot, no less.
74	* TheWoobie:
75	** Usually Tails thanks to Robotnik using him as a pawn in order to get to Sonic.
76	** Sonic has his moments, such as the episode "Sloooowwww Going".
77	** Coconuts ''can'' be this when you realize he is actually trying to get a promotion instead of being evil.
78	** Goopster the alien in "So Long Sucker" is this.
79	** Lawrence the Lab Rat from "Pseudo Sonic". He's basically an innocent teenage rat whose parents are being held hostage by Robotnik and he's forced to commit crimes with their lives on the line. On top of this, he gets a nasty rash from falling into a field of toxic flowers.
80	** Captain Rescue from "Over the Hill Hero" qualifies, considering the way that Sonic treats him in the episode.

Context YMMV / AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog