Sonic Boom: Knuckles Is A Feminist

From the Sonic Boom episode, Eggman's Anti Gravity Ray.
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[@raythepony]

It's been years since Knuckles said this and some individuals still haven't gotten the message.

[@solfeggiovideogamemusic]

The message is what the show proposes in every single episode: To ironize hypocrisy. This is done in the show all the time, so for the information of the social justice warriors: it doesn't really matter if the character is a feminist or not, the show is just being the show, by exposing pseudo-scientific arguments.

[@spaceship9602]

Yes

[@idontchuckle6658]

*cough cough* Velma show *cough cough*

[@michaelbecket4901]

I saw this image repeatedly online and on videos and never got it...... I get it now lol

[@michaelbecket4901]

Also lol love the PFP raythepony it reminds me of the 'dat ass tho' meme which i imagine is most peoples reactions to knuckles after he said this lol

[@theonionqueen3519]

HIMBO!!! Muscles✅ Dumb✅ Respects women✅

[@pyrusdragonoidmaster]

That's why Rouge the bat is always attracted to him

[@meowsquarade]

@@pyrusdragonoidmaster rouge is the bimbo 😍🙏🦋

[@pyrusdragonoidmaster]

@@meowsquarade You know it 😉

[@Catnip-gc4yy]

YESSS

[@emilie8356]

@@pyrusdragonoidmaster “oh can you imagine? 24/7. Hey knuckles.” -“what is it?” “I hope we share a cell” -*blushes “YOURE BATTY!!!!”

[@trashotaku]

I absolutely love when "dumb" characters say something smart and everyone's shocked Its so funny

[@ChrisWilliams-ur7fn]

Sounds like sheen in jimmy neutron lol

[@poultryman0025]

The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma

[@FreshZCORD]

Yeah it's a great trope

[@msmramonc]

can someone explain to me what he meant but without using the words "by implying that this is an exception and not the status quo"? (i dont get that part)

[@shinycharizard6981]

@@ChrisWilliams-ur7fnor Patrick from SpongeBob too there’s few old seasons he said something clever especially the procrastination/essay episode Patrick scared me when he outsmart Spongebob

[@andry4570]

Shut up Velma Knuckles is the TRUE FEMINIST

[@downbadforacomputervirus]

Real

[@Sofia-kk9bp]

REAL.

[@TheMineproKid]

Velma did not shut up for a season 1

[@Ironmew05]

Screw that! As far as I'm concerned, he's the real Velma!

[@user-bj3ct5rl8b]

​@@Ironmew05Wait Velma was knuckles the whole time...

[@blackblizzard5771]

Someone at that studio woke up, went to work, sat down, pulled out their pen and pad and wrote that quote down. Gave the script to Travis Willingham and told him to say this, no questions asked, no debate from the other actors. What a madman I tell ya.

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

facts

[@tailsfan10]

I bet everything that happened in that studio during those years was personalized. This show was almost like no other

[@frostthewolf1443]

I'm choosing to believe all the VA'S actually looked at Knuckles' VA and were genuinely shocked

[@dialog_box]

and here i am, having seen this clip several times, and i had no idea that that was travis willingham. i totally hear it now tho, and it honestly makes it even better

[@tiacat11]

I know this is a year later but fun fact, one of the lead writers for Sonic Boom, Alan Denton, actually commented on this scene - it was based off a conversation the entire writing room had.

[@fuzzyapplepie6940]

Strength: 100 Intelligence: 30 Wisdom: Infinite

[@perturabo149]

Well if you have only inteligence and 0 wisdom is the same thing as a machine trying destroying humanity to solve world hunger Now if you have only wisdom and 0 inteligence,well you can grasp concepts, use information to solve problems but its very limited In resume Wisdom:is how you use that information you have to solve a problem Inteligence:the information itself that you can process to get to a answer I might be wrong related to inteligence

[@o_ver2.094]

@@perturabo149 wat

[@perturabo149]

@@o_ver2.094 inteligence ins't everything

[@o_ver2.094]

@@perturabo149 thank you for helping a smol brain

[@perturabo149]

@@o_ver2.094 i shall give you a exemple A artificial intelligence like Skynet has inteligence only And you know what happend The guy from a film about his life that he had a lot of problems (and a i.q. of 75) i only wisdom His life was good anyway Bill gates has inteligence and wisdom Now he is a trilioner pretty much A animal has neither he does everything on auto (if it is a lizard in that case)

[@Sam-gs8iw]

The fact that someone, unironically, sat down and wrote this into the script is just hilarious to me.

[@JeremyBX]

Cartoon Network Director: "I mean, this works.... but wtf does this have to do with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise?"

[@womp3571]

@@JeremyBX YEISHWJS

[@tl1326]

@@JeremyBX tbf, sonic doesn't even have a core story to follow except "Sonic is fast and he has friends"

[@Icantfindagoodname]

@@tl1326 don't forget "mean egg guy is doing mean stuff"

[@ayrtonjoga]

The writers had too much fun

[@giornogiovanna1267]

how the hell does knuckles, in 10 seconds, become more progressive than almost all modern-day media?

[@sebbymemes8402]

I see conservatism in knuckles, true progressivism

[@thefastcommenter7774]

More like conservative

[@barnacles1352]

@@thefastcommenter7774 conservatives were against the civil right acts but k

[@thefastcommenter7774]

@@barnacles1352 What does that have to do with anything?

[@saccorhytus]

@@thefastcommenter7774 how is he conservative?

[@raflamar4146]

By “proving” that a woman can do anything that a man can do, you’re implying that they “couldn’t” do it. Thus, enforcing the stereotype.

[@Firan25]

"Congratulations...ya played yourself." essentially.

[@wizrad2281]

I want to save this comment for later

[@joaquimgianini1234]

Well, technically women can't piss standing up without pissing themselves.

[@luisalvarado754]

@@joaquimgianini1234 I believe that’s more of a biological difference rather than a gender role difference.

[@joaquimgianini1234]

@@luisalvarado754 Being good at football is also a lot more biological than societal.

[@richthekidsleptonmycouch]

Ahhh the moment in every comedy show when the dumb person says something intelligent and the whole cast stares at them like 👁👄👁

[@crowofjudgement4718]

Exactly I'm surprised people haven't caught up to this gag.

[@factsandstuff2832]

I think every show should have this type of scene because it's just amazing

[@crowofjudgement4718]

@Caleb Burns I must be stupid cause I meant to type in caught. My bad.

[@ezngen9182]

@@crowofjudgement4718 Nope you’re dumb. Gotta give your thoughts on the current global climate debate now or else people will think you’re really stupid.

[@crowofjudgement4718]

@@ezngen9182 So funny, I forgot to laugh😐.

[@placeholdername8529]

I love when kids shows do this. It shows the writers actually care about the show and not use it as an excuse for lazy writing

[@MyAramil]

To bad those shows usually don't last.

[@tailsfan10]

Proves that Sonic Boom was a show ahead of its time

[@bababooey5402]

Heard lots of good things about this show, so I don't doubt it.. but man, I just can't take it seriously entirely because of both Rise of Lyric and how *as far as it seems to me,* Boom was supposed to be a full reboot until Lyric bombed and they had to backpedal. Had it gone through, Knuckles would effectively be a dead character to a lot of people.

[@adnan_honest_jihadist5775]

good things? its not a good show its high bad to mid mid and im a huge sonic fan and almost done with the show@@bababooey5402

[@adnan_honest_jihadist5775]

wdym by that?@@tailsfan10

[@goldninjamw8169]

when you put your character on 0 intelligent but max wisdom

[@imhappy._.]

"You can't spell FEMINIST without FIST" -Knuckles probably

[@Acromonium]

Nist

[@Ricky911_]

"Equal rights, equal fights" ~ Probably Knuckles after accidentally murdering a 14 year old Tik Tok girl with his super strength, not that there's anything wrong with it to be fair

[@arrexu01]

Ur everywhere... Everywhere

[@LightingMouse]

FEMENIST F IST FIST EMEN

[@Ghostguy693]

Except Knuckles outright can't spell anything lol

[@PorridgeJohnny]

"just cause I'm a meathead, doesnt mean I'm not a feminist" Senior quote potential right there

[@thephoenix1643]

1.2k likes with 0 comments? never actually seen that before

[@PorridgeJohnny]

Lol I never got a notification I didnt know it got any attention

[@xenthia]

@@thephoenix1643 you ruined it brah

[@frostisablindman]

Well than

[@frostisablindman]

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[@Bart851]

I made a horrible mistake of overlooking this show when I was a teenager. Meanwhile, it's probably the best Sonic cartoon so far.

[@raythepony]

Sonic Prime has probably surpassed it for me, but yes, it's one of the best Sonic cartoons.

[@DerpyCookieMc]

I thought others hated this show, glad to see there are other fans

[@Sora8740]

Sonic X for me, but this is second :)

[@ca.nw.]

bc everyone hated sonic boom in general

[@bagelisdead]

same. this show was great. the game though... not so much lmao

[@WoahItsCaleb]

Sometimes I feel like some people miss the point of this joke because "hurr durr woman bad" but not only do I unironically agree with what Knuckles says, it's literally how I live my own life being on the Autism spectrum lmao. I might need help sometimes, but when people constantly put me under a spotlight and act like I need to be constantly protected, it makes me feel like an exception instead of a thinking, functioning human being.

[@chaty9903]

As someone on the spectrum I completely get it. You have to normalize it by not bringing it up.

[@trucbidule7357]

I don't see a single comment with "hurr durr woman bad" implied in the whole commentary section

[@WoahItsCaleb]

@@trucbidule7357 Clearly someone hasn't been around 2016 SJW Feminist Cringe Compilation era KZbin then

[@trucbidule7357]

Ho, you were talking about things outside of this video and the whole youtube, my bad

[@DkKombo]

I feel the opposite. I feel like everyone forgets I have autism and just scrutinize me.

[@hx9801]

"Anytime someone calls attention to the breaking of gender roles, it ultimately undermines the concept of gender equality by implying that this is an exception and not the status quo." - Knuckles 2017 Omfg I didnt think it could be this well said

[@mateo1466]

I think it’s true in some cases. But it is Important to remember that because woman have been excluded from a looot of activities, like football, they are going be objectively worse (same thing with countries that don’t play some sports, e.g: Russia sucks at football). So, it will take a looong time to really reach that equality. Only when female gender people would be raised in the same circumstances as male.

[@BimberlyBubanne]

@@mateo1466 or because God built men stronger than women naturally

[@BimberlyBubanne]

@@AM-hr9jx exactly, I agree.

[@luisapaza317]

@@BimberlyBubanne no, men, not a god, only the biology

[@annhentaiuser6658]

@@BimberlyBubanne God is just dog backwards.

[@dret6937]

I’m sure Tails was more surprised to hear that from Knuckles seeing as he is a knucklehead and Tails is a genius.

[@TheDizzieC]

For some reason, some of the worst people I know, are also the smartest people I know, but usually only in like 1 or 2 subjects.

[@rulerofeverything4949]

Oh my fucking god....HES A KNUCKLEHEAD WHY HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE

[@stagdragon3978]

Tails: hey man do you want to like... hang ot sometime?

[@kondreamurr1804]

@True Hermaphrodite Seer this replay is underated

[@federalcasemaker]

@True Hermaphrodite Seer there's two types of smart people: 1. The average type, has high IQ and does a lotta cool stuff 2. The common sense type, who always has an existential crisis and knowing a ton about politics and gender equality and stuff somehow.

[@Andrewgtv05]

When Knuckles has better understanding of Feminism then you do then there is a problem with you. Looking at you Disney.

[@jinx1987]

I love how shocked everyone is, as if this was not part of the episode script at all

[@melnaobrooks4933]

Not only what Knuckles said is true, but it's one of the healthiest ways to look at feminism

[@birb125]

@@a.wadderphiltyr1559 ok? I can say Republicans are actually a way for aliens to inherit the Earth, doesn't mean its true.

[@birb125]

@@a.wadderphiltyr1559 and neither of these points had evidence...

[@yoshihammerbro435]

@@a.wadderphiltyr1559 Restating what Naithan Wiley said, neither of those points had evidence, so how does that make yours true?

[@birb125]

@@a.wadderphiltyr1559 to quote that Article "For many radicalized youth today, feminism simply means supporting equality for everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, the color of their skin, ethnicity, religion, or any other subdivision of humanity." "In fact, feminism emerged as a distinctly and explicitly reformist political ideology in conscious opposition to the revolutionary socialist currents active in the same era." Also, i really hate that article. It claims since Feminists want equality, they're Marxists, which is not true!

[@yoshihammerbro435]

@@a.wadderphiltyr1559 ok, now show how that evidence backs your claim. Edit: also the reputability of your source is questionable, and doesn't seem like it would be a good place for accurate information. Though I'm just speculating.

[@Splatoon3fan]

Ok, ignoring all the memes, he does have a point.

[@bonedude1286]

But we as human beings are unable to ignore memes. I mean, I'm a gamer, not a human, but still.

[@mikeratomn3475]

He does, and its a damn good one

[@demetriuskafkoulas5005]

My dude was speaking actual facts

[@diskdem0n]

yep

[@NevertahnProduction]

tbh not really. "just as good an athlete" would imply you put men and women together to compete and expect the outcomes to be set equal. yes, women can 100% be world class athletes, even beating out men, but biology alone has demonstrated that men are simply physically superior. even on their own turf, knuckles is literally the strongest, sonic is literally the fastest, and amy stands superior in literally every other way.

[@Blu_Moon_VA]

It is 2023 and this quote is still relevant.

[@raythepony]

Velma, or should I say Mindy Kailing.

[@thefastcommenter7774]

@@raythepony Mindy is projecting a lot in her show tbh

[@cradiculous]

Every new year makes it more relevant.

[@e4iojk]

This quote will never not be relevant

[@huntercool2232]

The MCU needs to take advice from Knuckles

[@pef_v6107]

Knuckles being based aside, can we talk about how Amy would logically have a 0% chance of scoring here? Sonic's entire thing is being extremely fast.

[@hedgehog3180]

Just hit the ball very slowly.

[@teamofone3006]

Sonic would lose purposely.

[@jaydr0id568]

And it’s not because he’s a man. He’s is fast. He is speed.

[@RavenclawNimbus]

@@hedgehog3180 And _how_ are you supposed to do that? You can only go so slow before the ball just doesn’t move! XD

[@KOG2186]

So even her speech wasn't even gonna happen

[@rolloslicer1034]

There are 6,000 languages. Out of all of them he chose to speak facts.

[@laprinhound9369]

94 likes and no comments but me huh? Man we live in a weird world

[@antoinemayrand7348]

@@laprinhound9369, 115 likes and no comments but the two of us huh? Man we live in a society.

[@cliffpaul2483]

@@antoinemayrand7348 120 likes and just the three of us huh? man we live in a utopia.

[@laprinhound9369]

148 and still just us? Man we live in a dimension

[@gdmewmewgod6653]

192 likes and no comments but the four of us? We fr live in a universe

[@spartan113ish]

Amy: angry Tumblr user Knuckles: 1920's true feminist.

[@shroomer8294]

There were two types of feminists in the 1920s, those who wanted equal rights and those who want actual equality. Both are still around today and one is still fighting for that cause, the other generalizes the first as angry tumblr users.

[@-randomuser-4897]

His statement works for pretty much anything about trying to make two social groups treated the same way despite minor differences. Bringing up those differences when they're too small to matter in context just makes them stand out more in general and keeps the stereotypes alive. It's like saying "Remember to treat X group like human beings!" to a room where nobody goes against X group. Makes more sense to say "Remember everyone is a human being and serves to be treated as such.". He explains it so beautifully, and it's seriously mpressive that this perfect explanation was something he came up with on the spot, in just 5 seconds.

[@schizophrenicmelancholy2706]

This is the only video where I can see the comments...

[@raythepony]

COPPA blows, to say the least.

[@nitrousdragster]

St1lt0n Ch33se well one of them at least, one was COPPA attacked (screw you COPPA) and the other, the user was The Who turned off the comments, which not sure if better or worse than COPPA

[@themadman2203]

@@raythepony what is COPPA?

[@raythepony]

@@themadman2203 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

[@roshh6791]

BRO SAME

[@chipsbag]

"Never judge the book by it's cover." -Someone who said that

[@TomiokaGiyuu222]

Im calling the FBI in you

[@jackbelmont4389]

Sun tzu probably

[@Leirista_por_excelencia]

Víctor Hugo

[@Leirista_por_excelencia]

Maybe

[@ProfessorWumbology]

@@TomiokaGiyuu222 why

[@strangeacelegume]

In the 15 years that Knuckles didn’t have a single thought in his head before the new movies, this was his one, singular only thought

[@jordanmchighlander9365]

Knuckles hits the nail on the head. I work in the automotive industry and it drives me up the wall when people go out of their way to tell me how cool it is to see a woman that works with cars. because it always implied that me wanting to work on cars was unusual.

[@downbadforacomputervirus]

Gender roles as usual, I'm a student at a high school where I study mechanics, and people are always like "But that job is for men'

[@GABE_is_here]

but seriously he's right. so many movies try so hard to be "feminist" but fails. Basically we don't want strong FEMALE character, but a strong CHARACTER that happens to be female.

[@raylenn4444]

exactly

[@locustproachin6052]

Exactly! They forget that you can put a woman/feminine person in the place of any male and just. Make it work

[@raylenn4444]

@@locustproachin6052 exactly, most scenes still works with a female in the place of a male in a good movie... but hollywood being the toxic cesspool of hypocrites and corrupt elites that it is, they can't understand feminism.

[@Jets_Archive]

It's like with Rey and Ahsoka from Star wars. Rey is a shit character and everyone says if you don't like her it's because she's a girl. But then you have Ahsoka who everyone loves because her character is amazing

[@locustproachin6052]

@@raylenn4444 more like cant understand that gender doesnt have to be what defines a character

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

Honestly Knuckles put it perfectly. The fact Amy is playing with men is _already_ proof of her gender equality, but she’s totally blind to it. She undermines the whole thing by making it into a contest. In her mind she needs to BEAT a man (Sonic) to prove she’s equal. But that’s not equality, that’s just competition. And you don’t compete to prove you’re equal, you compete to prove you’re better.

[@Anna-gv4yx]

That last sentence belongs in a museum somewhere

[@standnamemercuria7079]

Ahhh,thank you for that. I was a little confused

[@elgordobondiola]

Please find a bit fancier way to say these fax because I want to print your comment and put it on my walls

[@milkvanman104]

@@standnamemercuria7079 Same here, I didn't really understand that much what he said to be honest. But yeah, you put it perfectly!

[@HermitGames47]

Thank you for explaining it properly for my stupid brain

[@Starkill3r306]

Knuckles is way more mature than 99% of twitter and hollywood

[@StarlightLancer01]

When a fictional, anthropomorphic echidna has a better understanding of the concept of feminism than real adult human feminists 💀

[@sirtopoftheworldegg]

50/50 mlp pfps are either starlight or other mlp characters.

[@nota444tm2]

@@sirtopoftheworldegg how does this relate to the comment?

[@sirtopoftheworldegg]

@@nota444tm2 i see them... everywhere i go... catpaw...

[@Mazurecki56]

What makes this better is the fact that Knuckles voice actor, Travis "Actually a CEO" Willingham, is also a meathead AND a feminist.

[@hirahiro2331]

CEO? Of?

[@nicholashurrell3257]

@@hirahiro2331 He is CEO of Critical Role, a D&D web series. He is one of the 8 cast members, and was selected to be CEO when they corporatised.

[@lejandario7779]

No way, I had no idea this was Travis. Well that means he's doing his job right.

[@gdaymaster8499]

God now I just want to know if this line was freestyled and the writers decided "F*ck it, let's keep it"

[@CloudStrife-rw8bj]

He also plays Cell in some Dragon Ball video games, such as Ultimate Tenkaichi, thank you Cell- I mean Knuckles.

[@justunnam3d]

1: Correctly explained a touchy subject 2: Didn’t make it feel forced in 3: Stayed in theme of the comedy (as far as I’ve seen) Give these writers an award

[@isodoubIet]

"2: Didn’t make it feel forced in" Lol what

[@plm-fp6nu]

@@isodoubIet compared to Amy's rambling, knuckles comment definitely felt less forced.

[@Laiser]

It was definitely forced in, but you agree with the message so you dont think it is. Still funny though. But you're kinda wrong

[@stefan6347]

IDK, felt pretty forced to me, which why it makes it funny.

[@namelessstranger1270]

I think the voice actor should get more credit if you're praising this clip.

[@DJFOX1291]

Knuckles is that one cartoon character that's a numbskull 90% of the time, but at rare times shows 10% intelligence. Classic.

[@liamgade8399]

I have just learned that Travis Willingham, the voice of Thor in avenger assembled/ all avengers games, and the voice of grog in vox Machina, voiced knuckles in this show. That means he’s behind the legendary “ approved meme”

[@raijyn2452]

Translation: "By decorating women doing what men can do as a remarkable achievement, people will, over time, view it as a rarity, thus enforcing The Stereotype about women rather than treating what they've done as something completly normal."

[@sambradley9091]

It's worth arguing against if someone actually is arguing women are not as capable, but to mention it anytime a women does something a man does it just misses the point.

[@LadyLeomon]

Navy Rajyn except for football, there’s a reason women’s football isn’t nearly as popular ... and it’s because men’s football is already so freaking boring why would I want to watch a bunch of women doing the exact same thing? 😂😂😂

[@raijyn2452]

@@thegloom1702 in things like sports or politics or school

[@Hanesyan]

Good interpretation!

[@sebastianleo1708]

👏👏👏

[@thememeguy2195]

The fact that Knuckles (a character who is usually played off as dumb) has more logic and self awareness than grown woman is both hilarious and sad.

[@sujal9037]

Bruh Amy is 12.

[@sujal9037]

@Daniel Torres understandable , have a great day.....

[@elizabethescalante7866]

@@sujal9037 Now if only somebody on The Simpsons would throw this fact in Lisa's face!!

[@sujal9037]

@@elizabethescalante7866 don't get me started about the simpsons.....

[@zaydoesthings4378]

SUJAL Not in this part Of the franchise

[@shockdiesel3470]

How did the meat head of sega dreamcast's dream team get this concept before hollywood did?!

[@Jepsy888]

Bro knows what undermining is and what status quo is, but fails to understand literally anything else that isn't fighting💀

[@raythepony]

Strength: 100/100 Wisdom: 100/100 Intelligence: 10/100

[@sketchynate9323]

this video honestly deserves more views considering this is the only one I could find in 1080p

[@JamBadguy]

Hahahahah lol

[@SGMPAndre]

also the only one that isn't marked as KZbin Kids, which all comments are disabled

[@chupacabra5644]

Amen

[@kuma477]

*bruh noise*

[@carlbloke8797]

Didé I hate KZbin’s new policy

[@maryfreegirl2029]

It was just yesterday when he made fun of rouge's one polygon tits and being addicted to weed and now he's a feminist, that's some character development right there

[@CaptainCFalcon]

Rogue's one polygoned tits.

[@maryfreegirl2029]

@@CaptainCFalcon oh yeah, i mixed up the names lol

[@CaptainCFalcon]

@@maryfreegirl2029 tis fine.

[@maryfreegirl2029]

check out snapcube's fandubs of sonic adventure 2, they're pretty funny

[@gillettewow4667]

@Caiman Araújo a reference from snapcubes fandubs of sonic adventure 2. I recommend watching it, funniest shit I’ve seen.

[@GarryGubbin258]

The fact this came from a kids show makes it even better

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

true lmao

[@scoaktree9575]

I said this to my old English teacher once I can’t remember what she said that made me say this it’s been a year or 2 but basically after I said that she said “dO yOu KnOw WhAt MaNsPlAiNiNg Is” so my old English teacher is probably mentally challenged

[@tailsfan10]

I'm afraid your teacher has not seen one good episode of Sonic Boom in her life

[@scoaktree9575]

@@peterhanson3472 damn I was born in spring 2009 it’s sad to know that people have not changed in 14 years

[@TimeTravelingFetus]

@@peterhanson3472 One time my friend had this exact argument with our teacher in the middle of sociology class, and it got a bit heated. Most interesting lesson she ever gave.

[@thedukeofchutney468]

Amy: The Virgin 3rd wave feminist Knuckles: The Chad 1st wave feminist

[@ststst981]

Amy's comment more falls in line with 2nd wave/bougeoisie feminism, knuckles falls more in 3rd wave feminist theory, funny enough

[@thedukeofchutney468]

@@ststst981 I’d argue the opposite. While technically I’d say that Knuckles comment would align more with 1st or second wave feminism. Although I’d lean towards second wave. These were focused more on actual equality. The 1st wave being political equality, mainly the right to vote, and 2nd wave being social equality, sexual liberation etc. I’d say that you could argue that his comment could fall into either of these categories as his primary argument is not really about gender, but rather is about ignoring gender in instances where it is irrelevant. Third wave feminism generally does the opposite of this and often injects gender discrimination into places that it really doesn’t exist, a good example of this is the gender pay gap myth. Many third wave feminists were going around saying that women were paid less hourly then men, implying that this was due to gender. This was however not the case as, they didn’t factor in the difference in job preference. Women as a whole generally chose jobs that were more socially minded and that they could have more free time whereas men usually chose jobs where there less free time but more pay: hence why decades after women’s lib men (as a whole) generally make more than women. Men have also been noted to on average be more likely to take double shifts and stay late than women which further contributes to this. The main take away from this however is that it’s not that there is some anti female bias, but rather that men and women are fundamentally different in some ways and thus make different choices. Anyways back to knuckles and Amy. Amy was clearly showing third wave feminist tendencies. As she was injecting a minute supposed problem where she perceived an injustice where there in fact was is none. Talking about her breaking a nonexistent (or at least irrelevant) glass ceiling like it was some kind of grand feminist statement when in reality she was just kicking a ball. In conclusion if I were to compare first second and third-wave feminism to anything and least speaking in a very stereotypical manner (we are dealing with memes after all) I’d say that Amy is definitely a 3rd wave feminist (and kind of a Karen) and Knuckles is more of a first/second wave.

[@thedukeofchutney468]

@@tworpish Yeah how is that? First wave feminism mainly centered around the right to vote. This movement primarily took place around the previous turn of the century, late 1800s and early 1900s. So what am I missing here? The main point of my comment was more that third many wave feminists talk about useless stuff that aren’t actually problems and are more about building up their own egos than actual equality which was what Knuckles was talking about.

[@ststst981]

@@thedukeofchutney468 my dude please read actual feminist theory, instead of believing what right wing KZbinrs say feminism is

[@spector1892]

No... knuckles much closer aligns with “third wave” feminism, first wave feminism was still rife with sexism, and second wave was all about “woo, girl power!” Shit, a bit like Amy here. Liberal identity politics. While knuckles portrays the third wave, intersectional identity politics. To put it in simpler terms liberal identity politics is voting for Obama because he’s black and, oh gosh golly gee wouldn’t it be neat to have a black president and voting for Bernie sanders, who while being a straight white man, has better policies that help the minority population

[@derpexx1367]

I like how when Amy says “young women “ knuckles is like huh

[@Full_Throttle_Axolotl]

That's cause he knows where she's going, and is having none of that shit

[@professionalfangster1510]

@@Full_Throttle_Axolotl He doesn't chuckle. He just flexes his muscles, and it just so happens that the brain is a muscle.

[@Nev1812]

@@professionalfangster1510 Bars

[@ThefarryNem]

@@professionalfangster1510 But brain isn't a muscle?

[@taiphonix9232]

When knuckles spits facts everyones reactions are hillarious 0:22

[@TailsMiles249]

As a male feminist, I've actually used this quote (or at least a variation of it) simply because it pisses me off that there are those who have neglected the idea of feminism when bringing up situations like this

[@KarateGirl999]

To this day I'm impressed that Knuckles addressed pseudo-feminism so intelligently. In stories, we don't want to see strong female characters, we want to see strong characters who happen to be female.

[@sour_eye]

Knuckles in this show: -- Is strong and buff -- Dummy dumm -- Tries to joke and be funny (boy does his best) -- Respects women Knuckles is officially himbo.

[@covarksigma1113]

youre goddamn right

[@supercamborg4218]

This made me stop and stare at my screen for a minute

[@Lucas-sl6df]

Absolute chad

[@SqueamishNerd]

Sounds like you’re also describing Kirishima from My Hero Academia

[@sour_eye]

@@SqueamishNerd which means he is also a himbo

[@JMotion]

This is one of the best jokes the entire series ever got, and I'm still floored they did it in a Sonic cartoon where Amy's entire character is dedicated to being a strong independent female role model.

[@xelthiavice4276]

when you have to go on and on about being powerful and strong. your none of them things. thats why most feminists are weak

[@dionyzus2909]

@@xelthiavice4276 when you have to go on and on about feminism, it only looks like you're afraid of women surpassing you professionally, economically or having more power than you.

[@xelthiavice4276]

@@dionyzus2909 1. im female. and 2 did i trigger you ? lol

[@PokeFan28]

@@xelthiavice4276 absolutely destroyed. Ima call some firefighters because it smells burnt

[@PokeFan28]

@@dionyzus2909 you can be against feminism for more reasons then just beeing afraid.

[@Sag3brush]

Knuckles was actually so smart here. I'm not saying that I didn't know this concept before, but there is no way that I'd be able to voice it as eloquently as he did here.

[@mittelego1098]

He is absolutely right. Studio Ghibli is a perfect example of how it is done right. It doesn't feel "forced"

[@huntercool2232]

When a kids cartoon spits more facts than an adult cartoon

[@raythepony]

A lot of American adult cartoons suck, don't they?

[@huntercool2232]

@@raythepony Very much so, yes.

[@agentdon1760]

@@raythepony you can say that again. We do get some good ones like the Cuphead Show I heard Amphibia (however you spell the show) and the Owl House are pretty good...but thats about it. Theres no real American cartoon worth watching now and days. As they pretty much will only appeal to toddlers and thats where cartoons normally go. Made to appeal to toddlers

[@SirDinielFortesque]

IDk Rick And Morty can spit a few facts out there.

[@fuziontonygaming]

More like real life Adults

[@aroacegoblin6359]

“So let me get this straight: You think a fictional, anthropomorphic, talking, red echidna understands feminism better than most actual feminists?” “I do, and I’m tired of pretending he doesn’t”.

[@FormulaFanboy]

best comment

[@kingofmonster6057]

Nicr

[@000xyz]

Remember when eggman's character description referred to him as a romantic and a feminist?

[@aroacegoblin6359]

@@000xyz simpler times...

[@ststst981]

Uhh knuckles comment was actually more in line with 3rd wave feminist thinking, Amy's was more 2nd wave feminism.

[@ShiningMoon26]

Let him cook.

[@sarblader]

I never imagined modern feminism could be humiliated by Knuckles but here we go

[@0axis771]

True feminists don't bring up gender into situations like these or throw the gender card into arguments. By doing that, it undermines the entire concept of what feminism is meant to be about: gender equality.

[@EdmacZ]

True Feminists bring up gender into situations because if they didn't, they wouldn't have things to complain about. Feminism is privileges and rights without responsibilities.

[@bforthigh1617]

@@EdmacZ I smell a misogynist.

[@theonealiv3310]

@@bforthigh1617 "dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women." Thats the definition of misogyny

[@xTROLLINGx]

@@bforthigh1617 i smell a blue pill

[@frootsnacc6790]

EdmacZ so what are people like Knuckles called? Activists?

[@boyfangirl6321]

"You know Amy, anytime someone calls attention to the breaking of gender roles, it ultimately undermines the concept of gender equality by implying that this is an exception and not the status quo." How has NO ONE got this on a shirt already?!

[@rickyuzumaki695]

I know, right?! PUT IT ON A SHIRT!

[@micheleineferdinand244]

True dat

[@EuroMIX2]

I mean, it is kind of long...

[@Kingelijah555]

I’ll try.

[@Kingelijah555]

@@EuroMIX2 But alll shirts got space if it’s small enough

[@viatoretvenus]

Imagine live action Knux saying this!!

[@GabrielGBR1933]

This is the 12th time ive got recommended this video,after rewatching it again and again,only now that i understood what he meant

[@PK-Radio]

Knuckles just pointed out the problem that all those awful female empowerment movies try to cover The cartoon echidna literally handles this subject better than most big budget films

[@sour_eye]

And it looks like all those films dont even want to point the problem bc they be like "we want u to watch us. Are u a feminist? We give u feminism 👍" but all they give us is a cringe.

[@PK-Radio]

@@sour_eye True dat

[@cameronballz6154]

And remember that Knuckles isn't even smart either.

[@4DeMS]

Do you know de way?

[@ItsDaKoolaidDude]

Because the big budgets only focus on the message or the money that flows from it. It gets even messier when they are pressured by social quo. Hence we get to the ultimate folly of the cancel culture that's been happening: "Obey every rhetoric that we make or you don't deserve to even exist"

[@Jay_ish]

“No, no, he’s got a point”

[@factsandstuff2832]

Kronks angel. Lol

[@BibleNutter]

Man of culture.

[@DarkWolf-407]

Knuckles has just solved all our problems.

[@MNM7700]

We can learn a thing or two from Knuckles.

[@ThePointlessBox_]

Knuckles believes in the concept of “equal rights and equal lefts” And I respect that

[@jaylt784]

I really don't get this, so a woman playing sports with men or being punched in the face like a man is "empowering" and not oppressive?

[@airplanes_aren.t_real]

What does equal rights and equal lefts mean exactly? I've only ever heard about the "equal rights" part

[@EJ-vb5it]

@@airplanes_aren.t_real Equal lefts means Equal disadvantages I think 🤔

[@airplanes_aren.t_real]

@@EJ-vb5it hm fair

[@normalguyhere9158]

@@airplanes_aren.t_real It's a sort of play on words meaning equal rights and equal left hooks. It supposed show that if women want equal rights then they should be able to handle the responsibility of hitting a man first by being prepared to get hit back.

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

“A female can be just as good as an athlete as a male” This line felt like an alien classification lmao

[@crazydude2687]

Same energy: "3 people and 1 woman died from car crash"

[@mermidion7552]

@@crazydude2687 Same way my old craft teacher from school used to say way back "on this planet they are Humans and they are Womans." (thought sometimes he just said people instead of humans)

[@citizeninsane8518]

@@crazydude2687 "It's the same person I chased this morning, only it wasn't a person, dad, I think it's a woman." -actual line from a TV show

[@kenseigerj2659]

@@citizeninsane8518 The Captain Harlock gag dub?

[@sealsplash3225]

Well, technically Amy isn’t really a Human, so it wouldn’t be taxonomically accurate to call her a woman. Instead, as she is a hedgehog, she should be called a sow.

[@radhazard6579]

The fact that some how someone was born to write this line for a overall “bad” Sonic tv show and wrote probably on of the greatest pieces of wisdom know to man… all to be said by the biggest dumbass in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe: Sonic Boom’s Knuckles… is mind blowing. And I love the fact I was alive to hear it

[@Syntex366]

This show isn’t bad at all. The GAME was terrible, but the show based on it actually made this version of Sonic extremely popular because the writers just decided it was gonna be a comedy show in full force and turns out they’re pretty fucking funny writers.

[@yofacemnbbbvvcc1784]

how the hell was i supposed to know what that meant at 9 years old

[@timothymckane6362]

Knuckles: *is a feminist now* Dr. Eggman: “Finally! A worthy opponent! Our feminism will be legendary!”

[@JohnnyLCob]

Eggman is a feminist?

[@emilie8356]

Shadow: wants to kill an entire planet because his best friend than happened to be a female got murdered. Also boom shadow: yeets the shit out of team sonic including two teenagers, 2 females and a child No matter which shadow we’re talking about, he doesn’t care about the roles they have in society In conclusion, if you are edgy enough you can reach true equality in all dimensions or smthn idk I just think it’s funny lmao this doesn’t make sense I just made you read this for fun.

[@ReverieSamedi]

@@JohnnyLCob it was a mistranslation in Sonic Heroes I think. Womanizer is what I think they were going for in that.

[@xaphan452]

@@emilie8356 Be like Shadow: hate everyone equally.

[@sonicstar917]

@@ReverieSamedi Precisely. The Japanese version says something along the lines of "admiring the feminine shape."

[@Skyler_9001]

I like how tails looks like he learned something new

[@Nick-kc6bt]

Knowing that he know everything, that is saying much.

[@professionalfangster1510]

I think he's just in awe that Knuckles said something that intellectual, but Tails kind of strikes me as the type of guy to take the "female power" part of feminism at face value(Amy) and to not understand the "equal power" part of feminism(Knuckles).

[@usernametaken017]

2young, 2manipulated 😔

[@HiHello-cw9vc]

Omg he does lol

[@SoraQuill]

Well I did lol though to be fair to myself the kinda things amy was saying always felt off and cringy. Now i just know why! XD

[@SteelRob21]

And he says it without aggression, just being informative 👏👏👏

[@mintyaquagreen1675]

Knuckles should run for president!

[@hadesthewolf521]

Right?

[@sonicfanboy3375]

He was temporary a mayor in this show

[@estlin2001]

This will always be the single best clip of this show

[@Electro69420]

Wrong, SEGA made a reference to the "PINGAS!" meme in Sonic Boom.

[@themanguy2110]

wait was this clip real?

[@bombs2848]

That and with meme

[@bubsbuben914]

@@themanguy2110 YES

[@chadgaming7466]

The single? Oh man you are wrong!

[@lananightengale5150]

I absolutely adore everyone's shocked reaction to him saying this. And his response to their looks is even more important, in my opinion. He is implying that he listens to and researched this topic. He actively educates himself on the topic at hand. "just because I'm a meat head doesn't mean I'm not a feminist" is such a powerful thing for him to say there.

[@-lukario-]

I think it's more impressive that he researched and looked into the subject and got such a good grasp of it whilst not being able to read

[@AuGrrr]

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[@Momo-zs9nk]

No it’s not

[@LakituKoopa]

yeah but at the same time it is quite of dumb. Yes he is right about everything but calling himself a feminist ist just out of place. Women can be feminists because it is their battle, not ours. The only thing we can do is advise if things go south.

[@lananightengale5150]

@@LakituKoopa false. Men can very much support the change the feminist movement seeks. Being a feminist isn't about being female fighting for better rights it's about being a person fighting for equal rights.

[@nayannaitxer3230]

Education in Uganda it's on a whole new level.

[@REDscar9000]

I mean i feel like focusing on the individual no matter which gender is more important… *Specifically when your world is filled with f**#cking** superpowered anthropomorphic animals*

[@ethankb1]

oh so you're a feminist? name every woman Holy shit over 1k likes

[@littlesneets8026]

You asked for it. Amy Abigale Anna Anita Ann Abby Annie Amelia Amanda Ameline Alice Agatha Aggie Bella Bethany Beth Becky Bonnie Babs Christine Christina Cath Cathy Catherine Candace Connie Emilia Ellie Ok I don't know enough names, so forget alphabetic order Eden Judith Rose Rosie Stacy Karen Stephanie Stella Maya May Maggie Vicki Josie Daphnie Velma Sasha Dina Zoey Hannah Helen Victoria Rihanna Jenny Kathryn Katherine Kathy Kate Katie Julie Gemma Judy Witney Sally Sandy Tessa Tess Tiff Tiffany Tilly Teddy Polly Poppy Val Valerie Valery Vecky Teresa Theresa Dreet Ruby Rosann Roxann Kelly Mindy Sindy Cindy Brenda Chloe Chloann Lori Alexa Shoni Michonne Joy Jessica Sarah Lucy Lacy Amber Amberley Penny Quinn Mary Susy Susie Susan Cyka Blyat Hillary Nancy Tracy Jettie Mally Molly Holly That's all I can list now Edit: it is 16th of october 2021 today. it has been almost a year.... and I couldn't finish what I started... I was too occupied, I lost track of my goals. But, I am grateful to say that others continued what I couldn't. If you see their comments, praise them. They're my true successors. It was worth a shot.... I just wasn't worthy enough

[@onii22334]

@@littlesneets8026 no freaking way 😂

[@seanwaddell2659]

@@littlesneets8026 Come back get more

[@ethankb1]

@@littlesneets8026 heres a few I can think of (Idk if you said them but I dont think I saw them) Meghan Cheryl Kenzie Piper Tracey Deborah Savannah Julianne Alyssa Kat Rey Leah Pamela Becky Thats all I feel like listing

[@Jets_Archive]

@@littlesneets8026 y'know what youve done now. You have to list every female name in every culture and/or language that has ever existed

[@cola2879]

No joke used this for our English work when we were doing feminism and my teacher thought it was amazing….didn’t have the heart to tell her it was a sonic boom quote 😔

[@TheUnseenPath]

Keep it that way give the teacher a win and let them have their moment.

[@averagegummywormfan]

Tell him

[@averagegummywormfan]

Show him the power of Knuckles They call him that for a reason It's his name

[@KevinAlsephone]

You should have, so it can gain more audience and show it may not the best or perfect Sonic media but it does have great things going for it. Truly a gem weather you knew it and liked it to begin with or discovering it for the first time. I understand it's not for everyone but I best describe the show as the perfect roast of Sonic the Hedgehog. Roasting him, the series, Sega, and the fans in the best a great roaster would, telling jokes that come from the heart with the intent to make you laugh and entertain.

[@hunterofdarkness8329]

This burst me out of laughter, it just sounds so funny

[@stitchedbyiron]

Despite being portrayed as the big dumb guy he actually says the intelligent thing ever

[@Vilgax00]

Sometimes the good ideas cames from the most unlikely places.

[@twiggythetorterra9643]

Moments like this and when Eggman gives legitimate dating advice for Tails after watching him struggle is why this show ended up so good

[@lazarus1540]

Can I have a clip of that? I cannot seem to find one lmao

[@lazarus1540]

@@twiggythetorterra9643 awesome! Thanks

[@willtheoreminer5527]

*b r u h w h a t*

[@Skillfulstone]

To be fair, before Eggman decided to help, Tails was given the worst advices in the history of advices by his friends XD

[@OhNoTheFace]

@@Skillfulstone Eggman and Tails got along occasionally. Someone more his level sometimes I guess. I dunno, but it is fun when it happens

[@RayMak]

Knuckles work out

[@bobbob6769]

No u

[@sediew]

Am I that early that this comment only has 1 like?

[@newsrat7372]

What

[@subagaming2075]

ok

[@fernandorodriguez876]

Stfu bum ass nigga

[@vm141789]

Take notes, Disney.

[@raythepony]

They haven't done that in the past 6 years. I don't think they will anytime soon.

[@crazyinsane500]

Right up there with other oddly profound quotes in kids media like "do you think God stays in heaven for he too fears what has created?"

[@sonicfanboy3375]

Where's that quote from

[@crazyinsane500]

@@sonicfanboy3375 Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams. Yes. Said by Steve Buschemi no less.

[@horaciosi]

*Sonic Boom, a childrens' cartoon:* "Anytime someone calls attention to the breaking of gender roles, it ultimately undermines the concept of gender equality by implying that this is an exception and not the status quo." *Rick & Morty, an adult cartoon:* Mr. Poopybuttwhole

[@jamesv337]

"You have to have a high IQ to appreciate Rick and Morty." *Rick:* "Look Morty, here's a movie about a guy eating shit!"

[@Doomtoom]

@@jamesv337 idk know why ppl are saying you gotta be a crackhead sciencetist to watch R&M lol

[@the1stmetalhead]

@@Doomtoom sarcasm bro

[@the1stmetalhead]

@@Doomtoom you just gotta know some basic stuff about science and you're good to go

[@SiniBANG]

@@Doomtoom If one knows the basic sciences and entry level scientific concepts, they will understand Rick and Morty as a series and mostly enjoy it. The show doesn't explain or show any hardcore calculations on how Rick achieved in formulating time-space coordinates with his portal gun or the right mix of chemicals to have the power for it to open up wormholes for said coordinates. It's a good and funny sci-fi series mixed in with lowbrow humor, which is a guilty pleasure for me. But what can hook some people in watching the show would the be storytelling, world building, and character development. Edit: though some episodes can be hit or miss.

[@senshi_dev_art]

the funnny party is, he's actually right and he's actually the good kind of feminist

[@CaptainDCap]

The actual funny part is that a 'good feminist' is not a feminist, but an Egalitarian. Feminism, as the name implies, only cares about improving the rights of women.

[@senshi_dev_art]

@@CaptainDCap true, I didn't know their actual names!!

[@naolucillerandom5280]

@@CaptainDCap Is it really happening? Are we splitting up already?? 😢 Well that's sad, but I'll take it, since I am, indeed, egalitarian.

[@FNAPKayla32]

@@CaptainDCap Well can't you be both at the same time? Pretty sure you could be a feminist and an egalitarian at the same time, I really don't see how being one would stop the other? Can't you be for improving the rights of women and be for improving the rights of humanity as a whole at the same time?

[@michaelfuria4775]

@@FNAPKayla32 Well no because if you only want to improve only one half of something and not the whole means you are not be an egalitarian.

[@axl256gamesx7]

I actually adopted this mentality, i mean, WHY do people treat moments like those like exceptions in the first place?

[@Neko_Medic]

Knuckles believes in old school feminism, the one that actually allows for a man and a woman to share a beer together in celebration of true equality.

[@francisfatta]

Knuckles, the character that’s played up as the dumb one of the group, ends up in this one scene becoming the absolute smartest person in both the show and the modern world

[@santosic]

I think making him the dumbest person makes the joke work even better as a result. There are many problems with the show (from what I've seen and heard here and there) and with Sonic Boom as a franchise, but one's gotta give credit where credit is due, the writers do have their smart moments, and most of them are in the jokes of the show hahaha.

[@Mark-tq7bf]

@@slavishentity6705 You know maybe because THEY ARE DIFFERENT *CHARACTERS*

[@watcherofcontent806]

@@santosic Season 1 of the Sonic Boom TV show has its cringy and bad moments here and there, but season 2 is quite literally one of the best things I've ever watched Sonic the Hedgehog related. It was great, but the series ended after season 2 was finished.

[@lancetheking7524]

this entire quote is smarter than most people on twitter

[@iforgotmyrealname4620]

Thank you for explaining this i would have never guessed that to be the point here.

[@guzenick]

Knuckles is what one might call "based"

[@kikiretzorg1467]

Epic, even

[@thedevildarksoul9727]

@@kikiretzorg1467 Ayo wassup shottie you wanna smash ?

[@snewp_e2139]

@Señor Hillter sure senor hitler, fox only final destination no items right?

[@GravityIsFalling]

Someone anyone please explain WTF based means

[@oimate6357]

@@sa-mp5iw I hope this is ironic

[@ShitpostingJoJo]

*_EXTREMELY FUCKING BASED 🗿😂😂😂_*

[@destroyerdog]

When knuckles uses his brain for once prove a person argument wrong or spiting facts to them.

[@egemenyalcn7997]

This is what looks like when you make a character with 0 intelligence but 20 wisdom

[@enricopucci7205]

In a fallout game he'd have 0 in intelligence but 10 in perception.

[@mrkitloin]

The fact that this can be used every time someone says “its because im a woman” is pretty epic

[@mrkitloin]

“You know, every time someone calls attention to the breaking of gender roles, it ultimately undermines the concept of gender equality by implying this is an exception and not the status quo”

[@II-jz1zo]

knuckles was referring to the breaking of gender roles, not the acknowledgment of biases. i can see how it could have been interpreted that way though.

[@IkesPimpHand]

@@II-jz1zo gender "roles"? Are you seriously dense enough to suggest that men being stronger,faster and more athletic has to do with societal "roles"? Lmao

[@selena3467]

@@IkesPimpHand You have to be kidding

[@IkesPimpHand]

@@selena3467 no,YOU have to be kidding. Do you seriously believe that? Have you never read biology?

[@mobgabriel1767]

This proves that the dumbest version of knucles is smarter than your average twitter user

[@sirplayalot6477]

Knuckles is smarter than the majority of people working in Hollywood today