Seeing as we went from Classic Sonic to Modern Sonic well, he's not really modern anymore now is he? he's old enough to be considered retro. Movie Sonic is literally the modern

Classic and Modern - More than just a Stylistic Choice - Games - Sonic Stadium

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Sonic the Hedgehog' Movie Features Redesigned Sonic — Here's What He Used to Look Like

Which is better, the old Sonic the Hedgehog movie or the 2020 new Sonic movie? - Quora

Sega Rolling Out New Update For Sonic Origins, Here's What's Included

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) movie, Page 42

SEGA Has the Right Idea With Its Upcoming Sonic Projects - Talking Point

Sonic Alert Sonic Bomb Dual Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker, Turquiose Vibrating Alarm Clock Heavy Sleepers, Battery Backup

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Where does this idea that Classic Sonic has to be cutesy/mute come from ?