It was 20 yrs ago today that SEGA unleashed their mascot Sonic on the world. Those of us who experienced Sonic the Hedgehog when it was first released were quickly drawn into school yard arguments over who would whip the others butt (Mario vs. Sonic). Now 20 years later Sonic has been featured in many games, a few cartoon series (my favorite being Sonic SatAM), and has been merchandised into an iconic character recognized by kids of all ages. Happy Birthday Sonic!!
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