The Insane True Story of Sonic Shorts

[@SonicParadox]

Absolute pleasure to be a part of this! ❤

[@wallaceprower]

thank you so much for the chance to make this, it was a pleasure to interview all of you!

[@gamingsquared4206]

@SonicParadox I used to watch your videos back then

[@Pan-cackes]

The Tails doll and Marine story was the most funny thing i never see 🤣🤣

[@motivatedguy3699]

You where my childhood man.. hope you're doing fine

[@setsers1]

Thanks For The Memories!!

[@TheWax70]

So many good memories. Thanks for having us!

[@wallaceprower]

it was a pleasure man, thank you!

[@petrarcheleven8816]

I used to watch you years ago, I loved your old Sonic animations. Glad to see you're still kicking!

[@Probablyabox]

Hey wax When I was a kid, I thought your work was so good that I thought you actually were a part of the Sonic X staff Inspirational to me won't lie

[@jagerzaku9160]

Wax it up

[@phoenixzd5409]

You were legit my childhood.

[@Comkill117]

"Why are you doing this?" "Because WE'RE SONIC HEROES!"

[@rayzorduality2396]

And then proceeds to beat down Eggman worse than La Passione stomping a suspected foe...

[@robertlupa8273]

@@rayzorduality2396

[@ItYaBoiGreen]

When I was like 6-7 I would watch them and never understand a single adult joke and now that I’m much older I find all of them so much more funnier

[@marsoulini]

right! i didnt even understand any english too. yet they were so much fun to watch!

[@veryrealperson3694]

bro sonic shorts DEFINED my childhood

[@Lees_Automotive_36972]

Same I discovered it in my 2nd grade (2012-13) I turned out just fine

[@Mahamarr]

Yusuke198 here. Nearly 20 years later, I'm still astounded by the impact SP has had on people today. I know it certainly had an impact on me and my life, my closest friends today and I all met through these shorts and collabs when we were all kids- but to see it have this large of an impact, still to this day, to the point where a documentary has been made and there's a 9th volume on the way... It's surreal. Thank y'all.

[@kazutonaruse9001]

Like literally hour ago we had the release of tenth volume. Thought you want to know.

[@MrswissrollUzumakiBelieveIt]

sonic's voice in 90% of the shorts is what i consider his real voice

[@azimochaa]

You.. sneezed on me, that means, I'm gonna catch- T h e e m o

[@wallaceprower]

THE EMO AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@XG417]

I still quote this from time to time lol

[@haunteddestiny312]

@@XG417 i have an emo friend and whenever he sneezes near me i quote this

[@smoov22_sonic]

shirtless eggman from sonic shorts was the original tiktok dance RT if you agree

[@JohnSmith-mk5jt]

Nice watch, nerds!

[@isaacargesmith8217]

If I recall it was an SNL reference

[@irkenpony17]

You mean the SNL skit?

RT? Is this a joke?

[@Dan_3211]

You know you love it

[@AizakkuAnalysis]

So many good memories, I miss that time on the internet. Nothing feels as magical as early KZbin and Newgrounds.

[@Johnmrobinson-vb5vd]

Absolutely

[@67Dragonball]

BoozermaN’s anecdote at the ending concerning his cousin was so heartwarming. I lost a cousin this passing March who I introduced to Nintendo Wii classics like Mario Kart, NSMB, Smash Bros and of course, Sonic, whenever she and others came for family gatherings in the ‘00s. I cherish those times so dearly even more now. Thanks for this insightful look back on some of my favourite animations before Volume 9 tomorrow, and a major thanks to the SP team. ❤️💯

[@TheSutanian]

I remember going on their Sonic Paradox forum as a 13 year old when Bit_Master or Boozermaster whoever was moderating it, changed my handle to crude stuff like "I love c**k" and then I change it back and then he changes it to "I still love c***" because I would go into the wrong channels and advertise my horrible sonic short ideas because I didnt have flash at that point. The good ol days when moderators were moderators

[@Mahamarr]

What was your actual handle back then? I was one of the mods.

[@TheSutanian]

@@Mahamarr Whatever they were, both accounts got banned for my childish sonic-autism-fueled escapades. And for the second account, I remember that I used my older brothers email at the time, because I didnt realize that, yes, you could make plural amount of email accounts ad infinitum.

[@NicoRaimont]

Cant believe im watching behind the scenes of my childhood. Thank you for making this. Incredible to see the faces behind the hilarity.

[@SkydreamPony]

Oh hey, 2023 Sonic FanFest! I was there! Was so much fun seeing the Sonic Paradox team there! Oh heck - 17:16 - I see me!

[@Cole_blonde8280]

Your welcome! 😂 I suggested the pic 😁

[@Hieifireshadow]

i've been part of this family for over 15 years and i absolutely cannot believe it. thank you so much to all of our viewers and thank you endlessly to all of my fellow sp members. our panel in 2013 is one of my fondest memories and i will never forget how happy i was during our heyday, having calls and hangouts every night until i couldn't stay awake anymore. the people in this community have been intertwined into my life; my partner is part of SP and i've even been to a wedding for one of the members. it's crazy to me how one little request from someone changed my life. i still can't believe that so many people call me *their* tails, and i am honored and grateful to continue to keep him around for years to come! ❤️ thank you so much for this video, it really warmed my heart. i am so proud and thankful to have people like you in our corner, wallace 💕

[@wallaceprower]

THIS IS SO SWEET I'MMA CRY. Thank you for all your work and thank you for still being around and being open to sharing this!! Really made my day!

[@toekneemart5597]

Sonic shorts were my childhood and I loved everything from paradox since but I didn't know any of this and am excited for episode 9 thank you for this amazing documentary

[@mattinscratch]

I recognize you...

[@toekneemart5597]

@@mattinscratch no you don't nobody on the internet is allowed to -where from? Don't believe I've done anything worth being recognized over-

[@Gamerweeb7942]

This is the first time i see the cast faces. All of these people made my childhood and now I finally get to meet this amazing cast of animators

[@Kelps.mp4]

Sonic Shorts was one of the first Sonic-related contents I have seen in my entire life. And I am truly thankful (or not) for introducing me to this franchise I now love.

[@microwavedcorn5556]

Not only was this my childhood but these genuinely helped me get into art, animation, and learn english. I wouldn't be who I am today without these videos my 6 year old self used to watch even though I couldn't understand a word back then

[@amyisaway7800]

actually got a bit emotional hearing boozerman's story about his cousin darren at the end, especially the animation that went alongside it. i like to think darren would be so proud now knowing all that came from that tiny decision to share a game ❤

[@Hard_Pretzel]

watching this entire thing unfold in real-time was truly such a trip. I am so excited to see where this project and everyone involved continues to go.

[@LucarioDXAuraStorm]

I remembered ive always dreamt of being apart of their Sonic Shorts series when i was a teen in 09. Classic, man..

[@33pandagamer]

Because of Seaside Denined, I can never hear Seaside Hill the same way again.

[@ItzTeriosYT]

Same with metropolis mayhem now I do not stop hearing the lyrics

[@_knifewhore_]

I love going back to these and understanding all the adult jokes that I didn't get as a kid

[@CelestOrion]

This was a great video to watch! Made me hugely nostalgic, being a part of the SP team for as many years as I have. Plenty more works in the process, so I hope to see you guys there when we release them all!

[@RockTheJake]

It excites me to see footage again of the Youmacon panel I recorded. SP has been a wonderful part of my life and I'm so glad it's still going strong. Thanks for making this video! It's brought back a lot of great feelings and memories.

[@setsers1]

I'm just glad to hear that it's coming back. Thank You, Guys...

[@647586]

damn. i remember watching knuckles briefs at that convention back then, i somehow missed that they'd gotten going again. time to watch some stuff!

[@mochumirmir]

i don't know much about blue speed mouse but it's awesome u care about him so much!!

[@nirvanabutnomoreideas6534]

Based and wholesome as fuck

[@waffleliberty89]

@@mochumirmiri think its litteraly the real snufkin from moomin guyss

[@animationmih6236]

I am so glad to click on this video and not see any controversy, youtube recommended SP to me when I was a kid who din't even know english yet.

[@LunaticTrumpet]

This series was a big part of my childhood. It’s so cool to finally see how the series came together.

[@waffleboi7487]

Great video summarizing the history of the channel. I remember watching Sonic Paradox and their videos when volume 8 was out and loving the animations. I was definitely too young to be watching them but now as an adult who does animate I appreciate their legacy even more

[@Chillin-jg8vg]

Ahhh the good ol days of me rewatching the Sonic Heroes fan animated music video over and over again!

[@just_sonic]

this is why i don't mind looking back at nostalgia all the time no matter what

[@ALF3000]

used to watch these on my 3DS all the time! great video

[@duncanlove99]

Watched sonic shorts 9 as it was premiering my bf wasnt in the know about them before hand (strange to hear from a furry) as the original shorts were a big part of my childhood. After the premier I showed him all the other shorts along with the seaside musical. Felt so nice to share the legacy of these shorts to him as I often quote them. Sonic is also a reason why I started drawing in the first place really need to do more fun animations

[@SmokeTheHorsehog]

Thank you for interviewing the members of Sonic Paradox for this. Only seems appropriate to do it, now that Sonic Shorts Volume 9 is coming out today and we've had all those spinoffs. Including the short with PhantomStrider as Tails Doll.

[@Wilfoe]

A fantastic tribute to the group. Thanks for sharing!

[@tonythewerehog5410]

Was not expecting the doctor who reference

[@alieneko_nyo]

Omg Sonic Shorts was my damn CHILDHOOD!! My first introduction to the franchise after I saw my older cousin playing SADX.. I remember finding the first Sonic Short Collection in a weird website that had games and I realized it was the same Sonic! I loved how silly the shorts were, I was so obssesed with them and the other volumes.. I'm so happy to see it back

[@supermarioplushboi85]

Dear GOD these shorts were my CHILDHOOD!

[@Vantoxify]

Sonic Shorts was my childhood and I always wondered to why they stopped in 2013. I actually never knew/remembered they got hacked and I'm happy to see Sonic Shorts come back, the Sonic Seconds and other animations they've been doing are great but the OG Sonic Shorts can't be beat.

[@kidridgedLP]

I was just rewatching the Sonic Shorts a few days ago! Being a young Sonic Fan in 2008 ans with recent access to KZbin. These were some of my core childhood memories. And some of my favorite videos back then! They still hold a very special place in my heart!

[@devilseggs]

I'm glad the calamity was just a hacker. If it was something scandalous, I would've been so upset. They got through it. I'm glad those guys are still kicking!!

[@hunterannett967]

I did not realize sonic paradox had this much lore behind!

[@jsaulsa1114]

I got introduced to sonic back in the early 2010s with the 3ds port of Generations, but what really got me into the series was the many Sonic AMVs and fan animations on youtube from back then. It's really cool to still see these guys kicking after so long and apparently doing even better than ever. Volume 9 is going to explode in views from fans old and new.

[@BillintonE2FromBrighton]

LET'S GO I just subbed to you today, you have so much quality content! IT ALL HITS MAN

[@mastertjt56]

THIS WAS MY CHILDHOOD, it's insane how much this had such a huge impact for many artists

[@Aka-Spade]

Gosh, I remember a friend of mine in highschool and I would just quote some of these shorts all the time. I'm always checking every so often to see what new things Sonic Paradox is up to.

[@wileywood1523]

I grew up with these and it’s great to have a mini doc to see how they were made!

[@DatMartianChris]

man sonic shorts was my childhood lowkey

[@Game_Hero]

I love the host and his way of presenting things calmly and positively.

[@nickaninithe]

A retrospective for this was exactly what I needed

[@mechajay3358]

The perfect time to watch on Sonic's Birthday.

[@thedogoffaleash]

God this takes me back. I totally forgot about these videos, but back in the day I must have watched them like every week. Miss those golden era Newgrounds days...

[@VideoGameFan23]

Sonic Shorts had a big impact on my childhood. I remember watching the whole series (Volume 1-8) on Newgrounds and KZbin when I was a little kid. The internet was such a magical place during that time. I'm so glad I grew up watching these. So many amazing and magical memories... 💙

[@ph34rbucket91]

These were amazing. In fact, Imma go watch them again

[@MellowedGrooves]

Man, if I ever could figure out how to animate, I'd love to make joke animations like this.

[@spaghettiking7312]

Sonic Shorts was literally one of the defining things from my childhood.

[@Chostxr]

sonic volume was every sonic fan’s childhood (i’m one of them)

[@diamonddust4486]

I can still quote the how to make a Sonic fan character short... They're all classics, but that one has to be my favorite...

[@fauxgodling]

my life hasnt been the same since i found out lythero made the "chaos swiss roll" short

[@FouryspinzCD]

11:47 Holy moly Bean looks silly as always

[@TheSonicDBZ]

3:32: This dude sang a song that almost dates back to when these shorts started. Oh, it was from 15 years ago, at least. It's High School Musical, btw.

[@Mr_universal286]

It’s funny that sonic paradox came back into my rotation and i see yhis

[@misterjersey5460]

Can't wait for volume 9.

[@unHolyEvelyn]

I FUCKING LOVED THESE GUYS I SO HAPPY THEY'RE COMING BACK

[@sparecarbon1278]

Sonic Paradox was a huge part of my childhood, I'm glad they're getting the recognition they deserve. Semi-related, I'm looking for a specific animation from one of the Shorts (I think) and I can't find it. It was a simple art style, it had Eggman in it, and used the Competition Results music from S3&K. I can't remember the 'plot' but I'm pretty sure it was a tutorial (not the ChakraX Fan Character Tutorial) and at one point the words "That Is It" appeared on screen as Eggman gyrated at high speeds. There was no spoken dialogue iirc. Any help would be appreciated, I've been searching for years.

[@FanicTheHedgehogYT]

I can't wait for Sonic shorts volume 9

[@ItzTeriosYT]

Releases today

[@JusSageMakes]

Cant believe its been 20 years.

[@Moleoflands]

I never heard they got hacked. That explains the sudden death of the series I was enjoying at the time

[@nirvanabutnomoreideas6534]

Wake up babe its time to revisit the series that irreversibly fucked up my mind at age 6

[@Chaos_Vergil]

This shit was my childhood. I remember coming across these shorts after I had watched those Sonic Halloween Flash animations (the ones where Sonic killed Tails and used parts of his body as a costume... Idr why I ever found that funny). But yeah. This shit was incredible and I'm glad to see the channel is getting some new traction. I remember laughing at the Vector circle button joke as a kid but never understanding why. When I rewatched it later into my teen years, I understood the joke and now it's one of my favorite jokes from the Sonic Paradox team.

[@thetiniestboi9303]

sonic paradox shaped my sense of humor I swear it's so amazing

[@kingcam7175]

I remember this series,classic.

[@Zerobasssoul]

One of the most nostalgic series on the internet

[@BlackHatOnline]

Me and my older brother considered Sonic Shorts a certified hood CLASSIC when we were so young (he's 4 years older than me btw).

[@toopienator]

5:46 bro did not have to violate Drake as much as Drake violated them kiddies

[@sampywampy]

thumbnail image goes hard

[@ADJackD]

Man those transition windows XP sounds triggered nostalgia.

[@fablor9900]

I watched through to 10:36. I gotta say I'm glad the "tragedy" wasn't like, a member of the team acting in horrible ways, it was just a hacker.

[@nezaniatoimya]

Jesus, to think that Sonic paradox was already a thing when i just started walking

[@Takashii85]

Grew up with this in my time on newgrounds. Used to be on the sonic collection the most and also, mario, megaman, naruto, anime and...the adult toons..

[@krystal_272]

That drake joke is foul 😂

[@SheepsWithFangs]

It would be my absolute dream to be a part of sonic paradox some day in the future. I've been watching this for as long as I can remember. I'm turning 18 in a few days. Sonic paradox has literally been a core part of my life since the beginning Unfortunately I don't have any animation skills or cleaver short ideas

[@CheeseTooth]

When you sang high school musical I felt that coming.

[@Teri_Merii_]

I loved and still love going back and watching all the shorts, even if some of them aged badly

[@IZZYCHAN13]

Roger is a fave animator for Sonic Paradox.. and the collab for Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)

[@demonicmoronic]

You're telling me that Sonic Paradox got their channel back, started re-uploading new based content, AND NOBODY TOLD ME! I have a lot of catching up to do now. Thank you, viney man, for informing me.

[@BugsyFoga]

Glad to see them back

[@e1iteyoshi998]

Funny how after this video comes they end up releasing Sonic Shorts Volume 9.

[@caldog619]

Reminder folks: Wallace had to wire transfer $500 just to be ALLOWED to take part in this video Pay your respects (unmarked bills preferrable)

[@SonicParadox]

The lie heard around the world!!! 😱

[@Marializ____2024]

Sonic shorts was a childhood to me omg

[@treythornton19]

Sonic Short Volumes was my childhood! 💙

[@Proto_Ness]

funfact: the animation at 5:50 was made by Will DAGames Ryan

[@Kelswagsinandballin]

I watched all sonic shorts as little kid, I'm so happy that they continue this, so jolly!

[@liotheeeveetrainer4305]

And we got shorts 9 yesterday!

[@NightDreamer37]

I used to watch Sonic shorts every day when I was a preteen

[@cjdestroyahanimation7729]

This is really nice guys.

[@Aurakid]

SP is awesome, even if I found them a bit "late." Great video!