[Knock-knock! A door opens to reveal Knuckles the Echidna]
Knuckles: Hello? Where am I? What is this? I’m getting real sick of this teleportation technology…
[Knuckles encounters Eggman sitting at a table with six empty chairs]
Eggman: Oh, hey, Knuckles! I see you’re joining the party this year?
Knuckles: [suspicious] What party? There’s no one else here. [sarcastic] This must be a party for you?
Eggman: This is a Takeover, and that was very rude. The people out there requested that we take over Sonic and Eggette’s Twitter for their entertainment.
Knuckles: That… sounds like a trick. You expect me to believe that Sonic and Eggette would really allow-
[Sonic and Eggette enter]
Eggette: Oh, hey, guys!
Knuckles: What.
Sonic: Glad you could make it this year, Knuckles. These Takeovers needed a little more rigidness to them. [Sonic chuckles, unlike Knuckles]
Knuckles: Can someone please explain what’s going on here?
[Tails enters]
Tails: Hey, everyone!
Sonic: Hey, Tails.
Eggette: We were just about to explain to Knuckles what a Twitter Takeover is.
Tails: Oh, allow me to help. This is a place where we allow the audience out there to ask us anything they want, like our favorite foods, our hopes and dreams, etc.
Knuckles: So they ask and the five of us answer?
[Shadow walks through the door]
Shadow: You mean the six of us.
Knuckles: [confused] Shadow?
Shadow: You wouldn’t think about doing one of these without me, would you?
Sonic: Well, it’s true. Shadow does get a lot of questions every year. I mean, not as many as me and Eggette, of course, but, still, pretty commendable.
Shadow: Just because you purposely skip over my questions doesn’t mean they’re not there.
[By now, everyone in the room has sat down]
Tails: Anyway, I think we’re just waiting on one more guest now.
Sonic: Oh. Really? I thought this was everyone?
Eggette: I wondered why there was an extra seat.
[Enter Amy Rose]
Amy: Hi~!
[Sonic and Eggette turn their heads toward Amy]
Sonic and Eggette: Amy?!
Amy: Surprised? I was tired of sitting on the other side of the screen while you boys and Eggette had all the fun. Thanks for inviting me, Tails.
Sonic: [uneasy] Tails?
Tails: No problem, Amy! [Tails turns to Sonic and Eggette] Okay, guys, now we can get started!
Eggette: Well, all right, then.
[Everyone turns to the camera]
Sonic: You all know the drill out there, everyone! Get your questions ready and send them over to us with the hashtag-
Shadow: [simultaneously] #AskShadow.
Eggman: [simultaneously] #AskEggman.
Tails: [simultaneously] Not again!
Sonic: [annoyed] …with the hashtag #AskSonic.
Tails: [simultaneously] Sonic!
Eggman: [simultaneously] Oh, come on!
Shadow: [simultaneously] It’s pronounced “Shadow”.
Amy: [giggling] Good one!
Eggette: Come on, guys, we’ve gone over this before! Consistency is key!
Eggman: Yes, and you and Sonic consistently annoy me, so there!
Knuckles: Can we just start answering questions already?
Amy: That’s a great idea, Knuckles! We’ve got a lot of excited fans out there, and we don’t want to let them down!
Sonic: Well, in that case, let’s get started!
Eggette: Remember to use the hashtag #AskSonic, and send us your questions in the next few hours, and you might get a response! Before I forget, there are some rules: no asking about Shadow being the former Ultimate Life Form, no questions asking about how Maria is, and no questioning Shadow’s rocket shoes. Until then…
Everyone: See you soon!
Rainbow of Chaos
Shadow: Pudim Abestado asks, “For everyone, what is your favorite Chaos Emerald color?”
Sonic: It’s gotta be blue for me.
Tails: Yellow’s my favorite!
Eggette: I’m gonna have to go with green.
Shadow: I’m partial to purple. It reminds me of lavender.
Eggman: The white one’s neat, I suppose… um, it could also be yellow, although the green is lovely… Yeah, it depends on the day, really.
Amy & Knuckles: And mine’s red!
[Amy & Knuckles look at each other]
Amy: Um, clearly, we can’t both like the same color Emerald.
Knuckles: Arm wrestle for it?
Amy: Uh, no!
Tails: Okay, okay. I’m thinking of a number between 1 and 963. Closest guess without going over wins.
Amy & Knuckles: 317!
Tails: [flabbergasted] That was the exact number I was thinking of!
Amy: [to Knuckles] How in the world would you choose 317? There’s no reason for you to have said that! I mean, take it back; let me win! The red Emerald is my favorite, not yours. Go, like, cyan or something! [annoyed] Just lay off, Knuckles!
Knuckles: [getting frustrated] You couldn’t just let me have this. You just had to guess the same number as me, and for what? So you could have the best color Emerald as your favorite? News flash: the Emerald is red. Just. Like. ME! You’re pink, not red. It doesn’t make sense! Just let me have it!
Amy: [angry] Knuckles, absolutely not. I get red; I’m a girl!
[Amy & Knuckles dive at each other, causing a cloud to form around them as they fight and argue; everyone else looks on at the fight]
[Sonic and Eggette turn to the camera]
Sonic: Okay, uh, while we, um, solve this dilemma, thank you Pudim Abestado, for the question.
Eggette: This might take a while…
[Cut to a test card screen with Tails trying to adjust a satellite and the words “Please Stand By”]
With Regard to The Brothers Chaps
Eggman: Hmm, let’s see here. This question is from Cybershell: “Dear Knuckles, how do you type with boxing gloves on?” Oh ho! Quite the question for you here, Knuckles!
Amy: Huh. After all these years of knowing one another, I actually never thought about this. Is typing on a keyboard difficult?
Knuckles: No. I’m skilled in everything I set my mind to.
Sonic: Yeah, so, what do you have to do, then, angle your mitts or something?
Tails: Well, maybe he uses speech-to-text. It’s gotten more reliable over the years.
Knuckles: I type with my spikes. I’ve gotten very good at it.
Eggette: Oh, yeah? What’s your words per minute?
Knuckles: 33.
[Everyone else is impressed at this, giving approval at this]
Amy: I’m impressed!
Shadow: Wait. How many keyboards have you destroyed typing with those spikes of yours?
Knuckles: Who cares?
[Everyone mutters at this]
Amy: Uh, thanks for the question, um… what was his name, “Lore Master”?
Eggman: Cybershell.
Amy: Ah, Cybershell.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Tails: The next question comes from To-phatGeo: “Hey Eggman, were you always bald?”
Eggman: Huh? [chuckles] Flattered to hear people are checking me out.
Amy: Why would you assume this person is checking you out?
Eggman: Well, they noticed my bald head, did they not? My natural beauty is simply eye-catching, I- I understand.
Shadow: Answer the question. Do you shave your head or not?
Eggman: I, um… I’m bald, yes, but I used to have a full head of hair. Luxurious, even! The finest hair you’d ever seen! Yes, it was glorious.
Tails: I don’t suppose you have any photos of this hair you had?
Eggman: No, no, not on me, but, um, perhaps a talented artist could whip up a portrayal of my old hair for me.
Eggette: Begging for fan-art now? Is that how low we’re going, Dad?
Eggman: [ignoring Eggette] Oh! Oh! Don’t forget to draw my man bun while you’re at it. [giggling] Thanks.
Sonic: *sigh* Thanks for the question, TophatGeo.
[Tails realizes he read the name wrong]
What if Sonic and Eggette were trapped in Cyber Space?
Tails: System9509 asks, “Sonic and Eggette: If you ended up in Cyber Space and your friends had to rescue you, what would your Memory Tokens look like?”
[Sonic and Eggette ponder this]
Sonic: Huh. Let’s see. Well, yours were wrenches because you’re a brilliant engineer, Tails, Amy’s were hearts because she has a heart of gold, Knuckles’ were medals for… some reason.
Knuckles: It’s because I’m the strongest, and could kick your skinny butt any day. I think yours would be a crown to match your big ego, and Eggette’s would be Groucho glasses to match her wit.
Amy: Hey, now, cut it out, guys. I think Sonic’s and Eggette’s would be Flickies to represent all the little creatures they’ve saved throughout their lives!
Shadow: I think yours would also be a medal, Sonic, but for second place, because you’re always behind me.
Knuckles: Wait, what place is my medal?
Shadow: Oh. Okay, fine. Sonic would get a bronze medal.
Knuckles: Good. I like that.
Shadow: For Eggette, maybe hers would be her Eggmobile.
Eggman: Sonic’s memory token would be a little bug, because you’re a little pest and you’re always messing with my creations, and Eggette’s would be an angel.
Tails: I think they’d be stars. Not only are you stars in all of our eyes, but you inspire all of us to reach for the stars in everything we do!
Eggette: [touched] Wow. That was… really sweet, Tails.
Sonic: Yeah. I was just going to say a chili dog or something.
Eggette: I would have gone with a tool kit.
Sonic: Well, hopefully we’ll never have to find out the real answer.
Eggette: Thanks for the question, System9509!
Now Eggman can be… Super Eggman?!
Eggman: [lets loose his signature laugh] This question comes from bunbunbillion: “Dear Doctor Eggman, can you please show these filthy rodents and your daughter your Super form and eviscerate them except Eggette from this world? Thank you from the No. 1 Sonic hater.”
Sonic: [facepalm] Eggman doesn’t have a Super form.
Eggman: Hey, hey, don’t you speak for me. You know nothing!
Eggette: Really? If you were able to go Super, you absolutely would’ve used that against us by now.
Amy: That’s true.
Tails: They’re right.
Eggman: Shut it! Just waiting for the right time to strike, that’s all.
Knuckles: Oh yeah? What do you look like when you go Super?
Shadow: I bet his mustache bends up and glows gold.
Sonic: [chuckling] He soars around the sky shooting eggs from his fingers, I’m sure.
[At this point, everyone has turned their backs to Eggman]
Eggman: You insufferable lot dare belittle me?! [Eggman lets out an evil laugh]
Eggette: Oh, come on, Dad. Just because you saw Sonic 2 with us doesn’t mean that you can actually- [Eggette turns back to Eggman and notices something he’s holding] WHAT THE?!
[Everyone but Eggette and Eggman turn back around to see what’s going on]
Amy: [shocked] Are… those the seven Chaos Emeralds?!
[Eggman starts glowing as everyone shields their eyes]
Tails: AAAGH! He’s actually going Super!
[Eggman starts flying as eggs come out of his sleeves]
Knuckles: Everyone, get down! He’s… throwing eggs from his sleeves!
Amy: How is he flying?! Is he attached to a rope?!
[Eggman maniacally laughs]
Sonic: We better calm him down. Thanks for the question, bunbunbillion.
Shadow: His mustache is glowing! He’s got an LED strip on his face.
Eggette: *sigh* This is gonna be a long day.
[Cut to a test card with the words “Technical Difficulties” and a sketch of Eggette trying to cut an upside-down Eggman from his harness]
Hate-Hate?
Eggman: Let’s see… this question is from Bryan Hedgehog. Ugh. Not another hedgehog. “To Shadow and Sonic, do you hate each other?”
Amy: Okay, come on, now. Shadow doesn’t hate Sonic… [Amy turns to Shadow] …Right?
Sonic: Yeah, what do you say, Shadow? Do you hate me?
Shadow: Hmm. Well, let’s see… your methods are usually annoying…
Sonic: Meh.
Shadow: …your jokes fall flat…
Sonic: Everyone’s got different tastes in humor.
Shadow: …your skills lack discipline…
Sonic: I’m not exactly graceful.
Shadow: …you constantly see the best in people to your own detriment…
Sonic: So what if I’m optimistic?
Shadow: …and you have terrible taste in footwear.
[At this, Sonic reacts]
Sonic: [shocked] “Terrible taste”?!
Shadow: But, no, I don’t hate you.
Tails: You hear that, Sonic? Shadow doesn’t hate you!
Sonic: Wait, but- but, he essentially roasted me.
Amy: I heard he doesn’t hate you. Oh, that’s wonderful to hear, Shadow.
Knuckles: It takes a brave man to admit you don’t hate someone. You have my respect, Shadow.
Sonic: Guys, but, clearly he-
Eggman: Happy to have settled this once and for all, thanks for the question, Bryan Hedgehog.
[Eggette starts comforting Sonic]
Eggette: If it makes you feel any better, Shadow said he’d never told a lie in the last Takeover. [Eggette turns to the others] I thought you guys would support Sonic. How would you like it if someone pointed out all your faults?!
Knuckles: [nonchalantly] I’d take it in stride.
Eggette: [eerily calm] Very well, then. [Eggette takes a deep breath in]
Eggman: [already knowing where this is going] Hoo boy, this won’t be pretty.
[Cut to a test card with an angry Eggette yelling with a speech bubble filled with grawlixes and the words “Please Stand By”]
[Cut back to the group as Eggette is out of breath, with Tails, Amy, Shadow & Knuckles’ jaws dropped and Eggman impressed]
Eggman: Now that… was a roast.
The Games Are Canon
Tails: SonicKnuckRe-al asks, “What’s your favorite Sonic game? Asking for a friend.”
Eggman: [confused] “Sonic… game”? What is this person even talking about?
Tails: Oh, you haven’t heard of a Sonic game? Folks around the world hear of our adventures and make plenty of media about them. Some just… happen to be games.
Amy: Oh, I’ve played a couple of them! I’m not very good at it, but my favorite is Sonic Heroes!
Shadow: Shadow the Hedgehog for me.
Sonic: [sarcastic] Yeah. Shocker. [normal] I’m partial to Sonic Frontiers, which just came out last week. I think a lot of people will enjoy that adventure.
Eggette: Recently, I’ve been playing Sonic Origins. 4 great games in one package!
Eggman: Are there any games about me? Where’s my game?
Tails: Well, um, there’s… Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, if you want to count that.
Eggman: “Mean Bean”? They made a game about my Mean Beans?! Bollocks! I demand a new game. One where I get a sword! A BIG SWORD! And I crush any foe that dares step in my path with my BIG SWORD. Oh, and nunchucks! Yeah, nunchucks! To compliment my BIG SWORD! Then I’ll take the big sword and-
Eggette: [cutting off Eggman] Okay, okay, okay. [sarcastic] I’m sure every game developer is getting right on that, Dad. For now, thanks so much for the question, SonicKnuckReal.
[Tails groans as he realizes he said another name wrong]
Not the Only Rock
Amy: This question comes from B_u_l_l_r_a_m: “Knuckles, do you ever get bored of guarding the Master Emerald? If you do, how do you entertain yourself?
Knuckles: Hmm. I have found myself restless lately, but my resolve to guard the Master Emerald is absolute. I do not falter in my mission.
Sonic: Yeah, but you’ve got to get bored, right? I mean, do you play any games, like Tic-Tac-Toe? I Spy?
Eggman: Maybe, uh, go for a walk and leave the Emerald unguarded?
[Everyone else gives unconvinced looks at Eggman as crickets chirp]
Knuckles: No. It is always under my watch. …However, I have been collecting rocks that look like animals. I have a couple with me. [Knuckles reaches below the table and brings up some animal-shaped rocks]
[Everyone but Eggman is amazed at the rock collection]
Amy: [gasp] Oh my gosh, wait, this is actually cool! [Amy holds up a bird-shaped rock] This one looks like a bird!
Tails: Oh, look at this one! [Tails holds up a pig-shaped rock] It’s a little pig!
Eggman: Eh, what’s this one, a slice of pizza? [Eggman holds up another rock]
Shadow: That’s a rabbit.
Eggman: Ah, I don’t get this. Keep your rocks.
Knuckles: I guess you don’t want to see the best rock I found. [Knuckles places a horse-shaped rock on the table]
[Everyone is amazed by the horse rock]
Amy: Aww, that’s a tiny rock in the shape of a horse!
Shadow: [moved] The beauty of that rock… it’s enough to bring a tear to my eye!
Eggman: I’m glad I could exist purely so I could see that rock. …Can I have it?
Knuckles: Nope.
Eggman: [growls] Now I gotta steal the Master Emerald and that tiny rock horse! Curse you, Knuckles!
Knuckles: [defensive] You watch what you say, Egghead.
Eggette: Calm down, guys, calm down. And, uh, thanks for the question, B_u_l_l_r_a_m. Geez, that’s a lot of underscores.
Lunchtime
Knuckles: This one seems to be for Eggman. From Bobo-76-Lan: “To the esteemed Dr. Eggman: How did you survive so long in Cyber Space?”
Eggette: Sonic and I were wondering this ourselves. You were trapped in one area for a long time.
Eggman: If you all must know my secrets, I pack a lunch before an evil scheme. This time, it was a baloney on rye, a juice box, baby carrots, and one of those irresistible galaxy brownies!
Shadow: What are you, three years old? What kind of lunch is that?
Eggman: Don’t give me any lip, Shadow. I survived for days on baby carrots! They have the perfect amount of sustenance to fuel my powerful mind.
Tails: [teasing] Oh, are you sure you didn’t pack a toy with that Happy Meal?
Sonic: [chuckling] Get ‘em, Tails!
Knuckles: [amused] Your mom didn’t leave a note in there, too, did she?
Eggman: [defensive] Leave my mom out of this!
Amy: What happened when you ran out of baby carrots? [babytalk] Did you switch to apple slices?
[At this remark, everyone but Eggman starts laughing]
Eggman: This is the last time I tell any of you any secrets! Don’t ask any questions again, b0b076Ian!
Just Desserts
Sonic: All right, ev0ltex asks, “To Amy: What’s your favorite dessert?”
Amy: Oh, that’s a tough one! I do love sweets-
Tails: I’m partial to mint-flavored desserts, like peppermint cookies!
Eggman: I enjoy a good chocolate egg myself. Mmm!
Amy: Um, ev0ltex was asking me here? Okay, I would have to say-
Sonic: Oh, ice cream sundaes for me and Eggette. We have a lot of memories enjoying those.
Eggette: Sometimes I like to have a nice crème brûlée!
Shadow: Tiramisu on a cold night with a warm coffee. There’s no better combination.
Amy: [frustrated] Um, guys, I think-
Knuckles: Has everyone ever had those Cotton Candy grapes? Those are outstanding!
Sonic: No, I don’t think I’ve had those. Oh! Have you ever had those tiny-
Amy: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE.
[Everyone turns to Amy]
Amy: Strawberry. Short. Cake. That is my favorite dessert.
Tails: Oh, that’s a good one!
Eggman: That’s a respectable answer.
Shadow: Gotta say, that’s delicious.
Knuckles: Hmm… great choice.
[While the guys accept her choice, Sonic disappears]
Amy: *sigh* Boys.
Eggette: Great dessert choice, Amy! It’s sweet and yummy… [flirtatiously] …like you.
[Amy blushes at this]
Amy: Th-thank you for your question, ev0ltex!
[Eggette notices Sonic is gone]
Eggette: Hey, where’s Sonic?
[Suddenly, Sonic appears in the distance far away]
Sonic: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SUCKS!
Too Late to Apologize
Tails: OnTheDownLoTho says, “Hey, gang! Hype guy here! Last year, you all handed me a crazy roast that I never even got to hear. So, could I get an apology?”
Eggman: [confused] A roast? I remember every roast I’ve ever given, and none of them were to this… GamesCage fellow.
Sonic: Yeah, I don’t remember this being a thing, but, uh… Sorry? [Sad music starts to play] I was in a… really dark place, and I’m learning from my actions and moving forward and growing and… [The sad music suddenly stops] What else do people normally say in these apology videos? Is this where I fake cry now?
Amy: Wait, GamesCage? I was watching his stream the other day, and he said some pretty rude things about Tails.
[Everyone is shocked upon hearing this]
Tails: [shocked] Wait, what?! What did I do?!
Knuckles: [defensive] Hey! No one messes with our fox boy!
Eggman: Yeah, that’s pretty messed up. Only I’m allowed to be mean to these little punks!
[Suddenly…]
THE END: You have strayed from the path, Fadel.
[Everyone gets confused hearing that]
Knuckles: Woah, did you hear that? That was weird.
Tails: Who was that?
Shadow: You’ve really done it now, Fadel.
Eggette: Well, that was weird. I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear that. Anyway, thanks for the question, OnTheDownLoTho.
Tails: I’m sorry for whatever I did, Fadel. I hope you can forgive me… please?
White Gloves
Shadow: This question’s from arcmantic: “How often do you gotta replace your gloves or clean them? That white HAS to be hard to keep looking fresh like they always do.”
Tails: Oh, each person’s hands stay pristine thanks to this special polymer I sprayed on everyone’s gloves!
Sonic: You just can’t stop inventing. I must admit, it’s worked wonders! Mine have stayed spick-and-span!
Eggman: Eh? I want some of that polymer! My gloves get filthy repairing so many of my Badniks!
Eggette: [sheepishly] Yeah, our bad.
Amy: Oh, Knuckles! You told me to remind you about your dentist appointment later this evening.
Knuckles: Oh, shoot! Thank you, Amy! I have the hardest time remembering.
Shadow: You could try writing it down on your hand. [Shadow reaches down] I have a pen. [Shadow shows the pen]
Knuckles: That’s a great idea! [Knuckles takes the pen and starts writing on his glove] Let’s see… Dentist… appointment… tonight… [Knuckles stops writing] Oh. Wait. It’s not writing. Tails, your polymer!
Tails: Oh, no, it’s too good! Pen won’t even mark on your unsullied gloves!
Knuckles: Aw, geez, now I’ll never remember!
Amy: I literally just reminded you.
Knuckles: Oh well. [Knuckles shrugs] Guess I’ll miss the appointment and answer more questions here. Thanks, arcmantic!
Snooping As Usual, I See?
Eggman: This question comes from… it’s my password… R8yM1x: “Who can give off the best voice impression of Eggman in the group?” [chuckling] Oh, geez, here we go…
Sonic: [chuckling] Oh, yeah. [sounding like Eggman] “Get a load of this!”
Tails: [imitating Eggman] “No way! I can’t believe this!”
Knuckles: Uh… [imitating Eggman] “All systems, full power!”
Shadow: [imitating Eggman] “You know what they say, the more the merrier!”
Eggette: [flawless impression of Eggman] “Time for a change of pace!”
Sonic: [impressed] Wow… that sounded exactly like him!
Eggette: It’s all in the throat.
Amy: What the heck, you guys know a lot of Eggman quotes!
Sonic: Yeah, well, we do fight him a lot.
Amy: … [imitating Eggman] “I’m a big egg! Yadda yadda yadda…”
Eggman: Hey, now, I never said that!
Tails: [chuckling] I don’t know. That might be the best impression I’ve ever heard! Thanks for the question… [struggling to read yet another username] R8yM1x, exclamation point?!
Bells Are Ringing
Amy: This question is from RealShadowFan01: “Shadow, will you marry me?”
Everyone except Eggette, Shadow and Amy: Ooooooooh...!
Eggette: Geez, calm down, guys. [Eggette starts drinking a Chaos Cola]
Amy: Don’t be so immature. This person’s pouring out their heart for Shadow! Show a little bit of sympathy to them and-
Shadow: [bluntly] I’ll marry them.
[Beat]
[Eggette does a spit take while everyone else gasps]
Shadow: I’ll marry RealShadowFan01.
Sonic: Are- are you serious?
Shadow: But I have a strict set of rules. RealShadowFan01, if you’re up to the task, I will propose.
Amy: What tasks?
Shadow: I iron my linens every night. I refuse to go to bed in a wrinkled bed sheet. Anyone who wants to be my partner must be able to assist.
Eggette: Okay, a bit peculiar, but I can understand.
Shadow: Task number two: My partner must cook food as they did on the ARK. The recipes must be exact.
Eggman: Apparently, Shadow loves his food dried and stale.
Amy: And what’s task number three?
Shadow: I have a twenty-step skin care routine keeping me young and youthful. If a potential suitor can’t see the value in proper facial hygiene, they must formally step aside.
Eggman: Well, the sun is our greatest enemy in the fight for radiant skin.
Shadow: RealShadowFan01, if these rules don’t deter you, meet me at the Ferris wheel. I will be ready with a ring and a bouquet of lavender. Thank you for your question.
Sonic: Yeah, uh, thanks, RealShadowFan01.
Live and Learn
Tails: This question’s from AjleeKelly: “Who would win in a race between Sonic and Shadow?”
Sonic: Obviously me.
Shadow: Show me then, fool.
Amy: A race? Now?
Tails: I don’t know if it’s the proper time.
Eggman: Heh, nonsense. On “go”, ready? One, two, three-
[Sonic and Shadow zoom out of the room and zoom back in]
Sonic: Okaywe’rebackwhowon?
Shadow: Spill it, Egghead. Who was the fastest?
Eggman: *ahem* I said, on “go”, but you both left on three.
Eggette: Oh. Oh! That is a good point.
Amy: Well, look at that. It seems like you both lost.
Sonic: We could at least call it a tie.
Knuckles: No, no, you both lost.
Eggette: Actually, I think it was a tie.
Knuckles: Nope.
Amy: Actually, I’m siding with Eggette on this.
Eggman: Same here.
Knuckles: …They both lost.
Eggette: No, they didn’t.
Knuckles: They did.
Eggette: [annoyed] No, they didn’t.
Knuckles: There was no tie.
Eggette: [angry] It was a tie!
Knuckles: Nope.
Eggette: [livid] YOU SON OF A-!
[Eggette pounces onto Knuckles just as a test card with an angry Eggette strangling Knuckles as everyone else watches from a safe distance with the words “Please Stand By”]
[Cut back to the group where Knuckles now has bandages on him and Eggette has calmed down]
Knuckles: You know what? It was a tie. Sorry about that. Thanks for your question, AjleeKelly.
Mean Bean Caffeine
[Knuckles is now back to normal]
Knuckles: SirChar59632843 asks, “To Shadow: Why do you eat the coffee beans straight?”
Shadow: The water dilutes the flavor. I want coffee, not coffee-flavored water.
Amy: But… eating just the beans, though? Wouldn’t it be crunchy?
Shadow: The best things in life have a crunch.
Tails: How do you eat them? Like popcorn, or-
Shadow: With a spoon, you simpletons! I don’t understand how this is so confusing for all of you.
Sonic: Shadow, you’re just… one in a million.
Eggman: The Ultimate Life Form, some would say.
Shadow: And don’t you forget it!
Eggette: Thanks for the question, SirChar59632843!
Earworm
Sonic: This question comes from Ul-tim-ate-SHSL-fin: “Hi, everyone! Hope you’re all doing well, especially the Ultimate Life Form himself, Shadow, you are my favorite.” Okay… “My question for everyone is, what song is currently stuck in your head?”
Tails: Oh, that’s a good one! I’ve personally been dipping my toes into the world of A Capella.
Sonic: I might be a bit biased here, but “Vandalized” by ONE OK ROCK is an earworm!
Knuckles: You know, I really like the musician who played that crystal flute. Dancing and playing the flute at the same time is an admirable skill.
Eggette: Huh. I didn’t know you were a Lizzo fan.
Eggman: I’ve been drawn to lullabies lately… I can’t figure out why, though. [Eggman shifts his eyes left and right]
Eggette: I usually listen to Weird Al sometimes, along with Garfunkel and Oates… for some reason. Sometimes I listen to what Amy’s listening to.
[Amy starts singing “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift]
Amy: ♫It’s me, ♫
[Eggette joins in]
Amy and Eggette: ♫Hi! ♫
[Shadow joins in]
Amy, Eggette, and Shadow: ♫I’m the problem, it’s me! ♫
Amy: [quietly] Yeah!
[Shadow immediately covers his mouth as everyone else looks at him, shocked]
Sonic: Shadow, do- do you…
[Amy excitedly gasps at this]
Amy: Are you a Swiftie?!
Shadow: [mortified] What have I done?
Tails: Shadow loves Tay-Tay!
Eggette: I did NOT see that one coming.
Shadow: I admit, she’s made remarkable country albums.
Eggman: [utterly confused] He’s… he’s been a Swiftie since day one?
Sonic: [just as confused] Okay, I’m gonna need a minute to digest this. Thanks for the question, UltimateSHSLFan.
Shadow: It’s just so catchy… *sigh* I shouldn’t have joined in…
Amy: [gasp] We can listen to the whole album together! Aaaaaaaaaah! It's perfect! [Amy giggles]
[Shadow does a long sigh]
Everyone Needs a Hobby
Knuckles: Question here from alknazka: “Guys, what is your favorite hobby in your free time?” Well, I don’t do much besides guard the Master Emerald. Sometimes I’ll draw a stick figure war in the dirt.
Amy: I like to read my friends’ fortunes. Fortune card reading has been especially relaxing for me…until a friend gets a bad reading.
Tails: Besides working on my TailsTube videos, I’ve been busy in my workshop. I’m working on a device that can untangle any wire, my greatest annoyance.
Eggman: Ooh, I could use a device like that, too! Maybe I should patent it first.
Tails: Hey!
Eggman: You snooze, you lose, fox.
Sonic: I’d just… run around.
Eggette: In my free time, I usually livestream myself playing games.
Shadow: I’m volunteering at the local soup kitchen. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what Maria would have wanted.
Amy: Oh, Shadow, that’s so sweet!
Shadow: I haven’t been there in a few days. They’ve had some, uh, choice words about my cooking…
[Amy sweatdrops]
Amy: Uh, well, at least you’re learning! Thanks for the question, alknazka!
Hedgehog Movie
Amy: RellSG14 says, “Hey, all, can any of you translate what this says?”
[Included is a screenshot of Sonic, Eggette, their friend Big the Cat, and the Ancient Tablet they fished up]
Sonic: Oh! Yeah, that’s the Ancient Tablet Eggette and I fished up with Big the other day! We didn’t actually read it.
Eggette: Yeah, we had, like, 300 Purple Coins to burn through.
Knuckles: [reading the tablet] “According to all known laws of aviation…”
Shadow: [confused] What? You can read that?
Tails: Oh, oh, I can read it, too! “…there is no way a hedgehog should be able to run fast.”
Eggman: You can’t read it, Shadow? The next line says, “Its quills are too short to get its fat little body off the ground.”
Shadow: I have no clue what any of you are talking about.
Eggette: Hey, seems like we’ve got that Cyber Space reading prowess!
Sonic: Let’s see… “The hedgehog, of course, runs fast anyway…”
Eggette: “…because hedgehogs don’t care what humans think is impossible.” I like this story!
Amy: Wow, it just keeps going!
Shadow: You’ll have to read the rest later. I don’t want to be here all day. Thanks for the question, RellSG14.
Let’s Speed Up!
Knuckles: JKArgick asks, “Have any of you tried speedrunning? It’s where you complete games really fast and I think it’d be great for Sonic!”
Sonic: I mean, speedrunning is kind of all I do.
Tails: Want to test that? I happen to have the Miles Electric on me loaded up with games.
Sonic: Alright, sure. [Tails gives Sonic the Miles Electric] You’re on.
[Sonic makes noises as he presses buttons while Eggette watches the screen]
Eggman: Wait, he’s really doing this?
Amy: Ooh, that’s our Sonic! Look at him go!
[Sonic continues making noises]
Knuckles: I didn’t actually think he could pull this off, but he’s a natural!
Sonic: …and done!
Shadow: [impressed] Well, look at that. You actually pulled off a successful speedrun.
Eggette: Actually, he wasn’t speedrunning. He was having a difficult time navigating the menu for a game!
Shadow: So… he’s just on the title screen?
Tails: How could you have trouble with the menu?
Sonic: Well, the menu’s written in binary! You and Eggette are the only ones I know who can read binary!
Eggman: And here I was getting all excited.
Sonic: Maybe speedrunning isn’t actually for me, but thanks for the question, JKArgick!
Knuckles: I could’ve done it, but I might accidentally break it. [Everyone looks at Knuckles, surprised] I learned how to read binary online when Eggman took over the planet with the Phantom Ruby.
Love
Knuckles: This question comes from TheEmuEmi; “Amy, what do you like about Sonic and Eggette?”
Amy: Oh, wow. That’s such a hard question to answer…
Eggman: Probably because there’s not much to like.
Amy: What?! No!
Shadow: Their flaws are more evident than their redeeming qualities. I get it.
Amy: That’s not at all what I meant!
Knuckles: It can be hard to compliment people, I get it. But everyone deserves something nice now and again.
Eggman: Well said, Knuckles.
Amy: Hey! Listen. Sonic and Eggette are strong. They’re thoughtful, intelligent, and always put the people closest to them first. I’m a better person having met Sonic and Eggette, and I mean it! Who couldn’t love a hedgehog and a girl like that?
Tails: Oh ho ho! [teasing] “Love”, you say?
[Amy blushes, realizing what she just said]
Tails: “LIKE”! I SAID “LIKE”, TAILS!
[Sonic and Eggette are touched at Amy’s words]
Sonic: Amy… that was incredibly sweet.
Eggette: Thank you.
[Sonic kisses Amy on the cheek, and Eggette kisses Amy on the lips; Amy feigns pulling away and starts giggling]
Amy: [playful] Down, girl!
Eggette: Aw, we love you too, Amy!
[Amy gets a bashful smile at this]
[Sonic and Eggette turn to everyone else]
Sonic: Now… what were the rest of you saying?
Knuckles: You’re, uh, pretty nice, I guess.
Eggman: My plans are always in shambles because of you, which is consistent, I suppose.
Shadow: You’re the best thorns in my side I could ask for.
Eggette: See, now was that so hard? Thanks for the question, TheEmuEmi.
Way Past Cool
Amy: chronocrump comes to us with a question: “To whoever’s willing to answer, what’s the coolest thing Sonic has ever done?” Wow, there’s too many things to name!
Knuckles: I was pretty happy when he replaced the water filter in the office fridge.
Shadow: You noticed that, too? The water was too minerally for my liking before the filter change.
Tails: Honestly, the water did taste delicious after that, but I mean, I don’t want to say that was the coolest thing Sonic’s done.
Knuckles: I’ll say it.
[Sonic is hurt at Knuckles’ remark]
Sonic: Hey! I’ve done cooler things than change a water filter!
Shadow: You got an example?
Eggette: Uh, Sonic and I went Super and saved Station Square, we stopped multiple Death Eggs, and last but not least, we rescued our friends from a collection of islands. Does any of that ring a bell?
Amy: …I’m gonna have to go with the water filter change, too.
Sonic: [betrayed] Amy!
Amy: It was a good deed! It needed to be done!
Eggman: I, for one, love this exchange!
Sonic: Oh, shut up!
Eggette: [angry] So what you’re saying is that saving you and the others from the Time Eater is at the bottom of the list now?!
[Everyone but Sonic, Eggette & Knuckles realize Eggette has a point]
Tails: …In all honesty, the coolest thing Sonic and Eggette had ever done was saving me from those bullies when they first came to West Side Island.
Amy: To be honest, meeting you two for the first time was very cool.
Shadow: I’ll admit, the fact that you two managed to use Chaos Control with that fake Emerald was impressive.
Eggman: [begrudgingly] It was surprising to see you two, your younger selves, and that Rookie managing to destroy the Phantom Ruby.
Knuckles: …I’m still going with the water filter.
[Eggette silently points her laser pistol at Knuckles without even looking, as the echidna wisely chooses another option]
Knuckles: [nervous] On second thought, returning the Master Emerald from Eggman was cool.
Eggette: Smart move, echidna.
Amy: Thanks for the question, chronocrump!
42
Tails: Pizzahead-n-a-scar asks, “Question to everyone: what is the meaning of life?”
[Everyone but Eggman is stunned at this question]
Amy: Wow. I wasn’t expecting to get profound here. [Amy ponders the question] I think… I think life is about finding someone you love, someone you connect with, and chasing both of your dreams together in earnest!
Tails: To me, life’s all about utilizing what you’ve got to make the world around you a happier, more fulfilling place! I don’t know, just spitballing here.
Shadow: I believe an accomplished life is making mistakes, growing and being sure they don’t happen again, for your own sake, and for the people of the planet.
Knuckles: [amazed] Whoa… everyone’s so prepared for this question. Just, uh…do your best, and, um… have fun! Yeah!
Eggman: Balderdash! Life is mine to control, mine to embrace, and your collective allegiance to the Eggman Empire will be the smartest decision any of you simpletons ever make!
[Eggette rolls her eyes at her father’s response]
Sonic: No, no, no. Life’s about freedom! Live true to yourself, live for no one else, and live to make yourself proud!
Eggette: For me, I think the meaning of life is to make people laugh, because comedy is useful to keep everything from being too bleak. So, make ‘em laugh! Thank you for the question, Pizzaheadnascar!
[Tails groans as he realizes he got ANOTHER name wrong]
Tails: Oh, I’m never gonna get any- GAH!
[Eggette sees the next question]
Eggette: You know what, I’ll read the next question.
Tails: Aw, the username can’t be that hard!
You Were Saying, Tails? A.k.a. 別のアニメの質問
[Tails reads the username]
Tails: [sarcastic] Oh, here we go! [struggling to read the handle] Hu-y-Min-Leo-040 asks, “We’ve heard some of your favorite animes, but what are the favorite animes of the ones who haven’t answered yet?” Incidentally, Knuckles, are you able to watch anime on Angel Island? Is there Wi-Fi?
Knuckles: No, there’s no Wi-Fi, but I’ve been watching that show where a guy takes enemies down with one punch! Cream and Vanilla have a big TV, so I go over there.
Sonic: [impressed] I respect you leaving the island to watch anime!
[Eggette gives a nod of respect to Knuckles]
Eggette: One Punch Man. Good choice!
Amy: I keep rewatching this anime where a group of friends turn into Zodiac animals! It reminds me of when the Chao transform.
Eggette: Okay, we’ve got a fan of Fruits Basket. Wait, are you talking about the one from 2001 or the one from 2019?
[Amy shrugs]
Eggman: Well, I have a new favorite. I’ve been watching this killer show where this little dweeb turns into a bunch of chainsaws and hunts down enemies!
[Shadow gets stars in his eyes at this]
Shadow: That sounds awesome.
Eggette: So, now you’re a fan of Chainsaw Man?
Eggman: Yes, and the show’s left me so inspired, so be prepared, Sonic and Eggette! I’ll have a chainsaw Badnik coming your way!
Sonic: Eh, we’ll stop you like you always do.
Eggman: Oh no, you won’t. Maybe you’re not understanding; this Badnik will be covered in CHAINSAWS!
Eggette: Oh no no, we get it, we’ll still take it down.
Tails: You could stand to be a bit more creative, Eggman.
Eggman: Grrr! You don’t get it! There’ll be so many chainsaws! Covered in ‘em!
Sonic: Yeah. Thanks for the question… [Sonic and Eggette are now struggling to read the name] Hooey-Min-Leo-404?
Eggette: Uh, HuyMinhLe0404- Oh my god!
Sonic: Tails, we see what you’re going through!
Eggette: We had enough trouble trying to pronounce this one!
Tails: I know, right?!
Cuteness
Eggman: SaturnMunchies asks, “Which are the cutest? Koco, Chao, Wisps, or Flickies?”
Amy: [chuckling] Clearly, the Chao are the cutest. Oh, they’re just so happy in their little gardens playing trumpet, and drawing pictures… [giggling] They’re so precious!
Sonic: I don’t know; the Wisps are up there for me. They can grant me and Eggette some pretty cool powers.
Eggette: I’m with Sonic on this one.
Knuckles: Come on, now, the Koco are great! They’re hearty and tough on the outside, just like me!
Shadow: I don’t know about these “Kocos” you speak of, but nothing compares to the Dark Chao I’ve been raising. I plan on protecting that Chao with my life.
Eggman: Yeah, keep your Chaos and Wisps or whatever. With Flickies powering my Badnik army, I’m unstoppable!
Sonic: Yeah, except, you know, when we do stop you.
Eggman: …Okay, the Chao are pretty cute.
Amy: Then it’s settled. Three for Chao. They win!
Tails: Now, wait a second! I can root for the Flickies! They remind me of home. You can find them everywhere!
Amy: Oh.
Tails: …But, I mean, I still gotta go with the Chao.
Eggette: I’m gonna change my vote to Chao.
Amy: Five for Chao! They win!
Sonic: And there you have it, SaturnMunchies.
Eggette: Thanks for the hearty debate!
Shadow: My Chao would kick the snot out of a Wisp.
Sonic: [shrugging] Yeah, probably.
The Group Ponders the Important Stuff
Shadow: QuickEgg45 asks, “Is cereal a soup?”
[Crickets can be heard chirping as everyone stares in silence at that question]
Sonic: What? I think cereal is cereal, and soup is soup.
Tails: But, both are liquid-based meals with chunks of food floating in them.
Eggman: That’s a fair point, young fox, but consider this: Soup is traditionally warmed up, while cereal is best enjoyed with cold milk.
Shadow: I personally eat cereal dry.
Amy: Hmm. I’m with Sonic on this one, but I admit it’s like comparing apples to oranges.
Knuckles: On the topic of fruit, has anyone seen my grapes? I brought them in a little baggie.
Shadow: Are you sure you haven’t already eaten them and forgot?
Knuckles: Of course not! I can never be so forgetful.
Eggette: Uh, Knuckles, you did eat them. I can literally see the skin of a grape stuck between your teeth.
[Amy pulls out some floss from underneath the table]
Amy: Here, Knuckles. You can use my emergency floss.
Knuckles: [embarrassed] Uh, yeah, thanks, Amy.
Eggette: Going back to the original topic of the question… [Eggette gets a mischievous grin on her face] Is oatmeal a soup or cereal?
[Everyone but Eggette and Tails starts arguing]
Tails: We better get Knuckles some more grapes… after the others stop arguing. In the meantime, thanks for the question, QuickEgg45! Ah, finally, an easy one.
YOU ARE GREATEST PLAYER
Tails: This is from Popcorn-N-S-Oda-2-4-7: “Amy, do you ever visit Little Planet when it reappears? Seems like a nice place to relax.”
Amy: Oh, what a good question! Yes, I do. But, it’s been a minute since I visited recently. Little Planet only appears for one month out of the year, so it’s tough to plan a trip.
Sonic: What do you tend to do when you visit?
Amy: Oh, uh, camping in Palmtree Panic, sightseeing at Stardust Speedway, go spelunking in Quartz Quadrant… Oh, it’s a ton of fun to visit!
Eggman: Spelunking in Quartz Quadrant?
Amy: Yeah! I bring home some gems to make jewelry out of. I made the most adorable earrings last time I visited!
Eggette: That sound awesome, Amy! We’ll have to tag along next time!
Tails: Yes, please! I wanna go!
Shadow: Count me in.
Amy: You’re all more than welcome to visit with me!
Eggman: I think I’ll also take you all up on this offer. I could use a delightful vacation myself!
[Sonic, Eggette, and Amy sweatdrop at this]
Amy: Um, actually, you probably shouldn’t come.
Eggette: I mean, you did try to use the Time Stones and turn the place into a metallic wasteland.
[Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow are confused at Eggette’s mention of the Time Stones]
Knuckles: “Time Stones”?
Sonic: Long story.
Eggman: Eh, that’s fair. Well, thanks for the question, PopcornNSoda247!
[Tails groans as he realizes he said another name wrong again]
Amy: And you finally pronounced one right in the last question.
Tails: Why did I jinx myself?!
It’s Not Over Yet!
Sonic: …And that’s a wrap!
Amy: Wow! There were so many questions! I feel bad we didn’t get to everyone…
Tails: Don’t feel bad, Amy. We did our best, and I had a lot of fun seeing all of the creative questions. However, I did not have fun with some of the usernames. [Tails turns to the camera] Thanks for sending so many in, everyone!
Knuckles: You know, no one’s even asked what’s underneath these gloves.
Shadow: I don’t know how to say this, but… I don’t think anyone cares.
Eggman: Another year, another successful infiltration of Sonic and Eggette’s Twitter. I’m learning more and more about the ins and outs of this place. One step closer to taking you two down!
Eggette: Uh, yeah, sure.
[Everyone turns to the camera]
Eggette: Thank you so much, everyone. I would like to take this moment to apologize for my outbursts this time around. Sometimes, I can’t seem to control myself. But, I still had fun! This was a really great year, thanks to all of you, and I guess we’ll see you all next time-
[Tails realizes something]
Tails: Wait!
[Everyone turns to Tails]
Knuckles: Huh? What’s wrong?
Tails: Our tradition!
Amy: What tradition, Tails?
[Sonic, Eggette, Eggman, and Shadow realize what Tails is talking about]
Sonic, Eggette, Eggman, and Shadow: Ohhhhh, right.
Sonic: Well, better late than never!
Eggette: Everyone ready? One, two, three…
[Sonic, Eggette, Eggman, Shadow, and Tails start dancing and singing the Macarena; Amy & Knuckles are confused by the insanity]
Knuckles: WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!
Amy: I don’t know, but I love it!
Everyone but Amy & Knuckles: ♫Hey, Macarena! ♫
Amy & Knuckles: ♫Hey, Macarena! ♫
Knuckles: I’m surrounded by lunatics.
[Amy joins in with Sonic, Eggette, Eggman, Shadow, and Tails]
Everyone but Knuckles: ♫Hey, Macarena! ♫
Knuckles: Um… ¿Ay?
Tails: Yay!
[Everyone turns back to the camera]
Amy: Thanks again for inviting me! This was so much fun!
Shadow: I’ll see you all next time, whether you like it or not.
Sonic: And with that said, until next time…
Everyone: See you later!
[Everyone but Eggette and Eggman leave]
Eggman: Oh! And if Twitter destroys itself, we’ll remember you all!
Eggette: If it does happen… [Eggette salutes the viewers] It has been an honor knowing you all.
[Eggette and Eggman wave goodbye to the viewers before Eggette turns off the camera]
