User blog comment:Blazing Flare/Sonic Movie Update/@comment-24111359-20141204193949/@comment-24111359-20141208190811

Oh no, i was very different as a kid and i'm not trying to be egotistical here by saying that, i was a very laid back and understanding child because my parent/s were actually good at being parents.

As a kid, and even to this day, i have taken S*** left, right, and centre from everyone, on every single day at school for the last 11 years. I was either beaten or insulted every day, i could not catch a damn break for just 1 second. Sonic (Along with Metroid, though that just taught me too respect women, weird isn't it? Had the opposite effect on me compared to the majority of the fanbase) was that one thing that i came back too every day after hell at school. Sonic gave me hours of fun that made me forget about my troubles, but alongside making me happy it also taught me important life lessons. It taught me that i have to better than the 'bad guys', i had to love and respect those around me even if they didn't respect or love me. It taught me the value of friendship and how with those you care for at your side you can't 'fail' in life. It taught me to do the best and be the best i can. Now while i do like Shadow slightly better because he does remind me of myself with his serious 'get it done' attitude, for a good few years i did see Sonic as a sort of father figure, as i grew up without a dad, until just 6 years ago i met my new step-dad. Sonic showed me both the good and bad of people and taught me to be a better person, if i didn't have Sonic, or Metroid, in my childhood i can guarentee you that i would be a complete jack***.