Sonic the Animation

Man of the Year is an animated short that only appeared in the compilation game Sonic Jam. It was created with computer generated graphics. Although character designs are close to the games version, the animation style is similiar to that of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and Looney Tunes. There is no spoken dialogue, but several pieces of music play throughout the short (see below) and sound effects are included (including people shouting).thumb|300px|right

Plot
The short starts with Dr. Robotnik reading a newspaper that states that Sonic is the "Man of the Year". He balls up the paper and throws it and the TV which features the same thing. Enraged, Robotnik tries to turn it off but falls into some trash on the floor. Robotnik suddenly gets an idea and runs out the lab. Sonic is then seen running around the city and suddenly, Robotnik appears in a Sonic suit, running around (in truth, he has rocket boosters on his feet), and wrecks havock by doing things such as drawing on the faces of people who want his autograph, jumping on cars, and destroying sign posts. It was then announced that Sonic was the "Worst Man of the Year". Sonic, not knowing of the crimes commited in his name, stops to talk to some civilians but they start yelling at Sonic, much to his confusion. The short ends with Robotnik standing on a building, overlooking Sonic getting yelled at and laughing evilly.

Music
The following pieces of music play during the short:
 * Morning Mood by Edvard Grieg - as Robotnik wakes up in the morning.
 * In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg - when Robotnik learns that Sonic is "Man of the Year". (Note: motifs from this music were used in the theme song of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog)
 * Background music for the present of Metallic Madness from Sonic CD - while Robotnik is causing trouble.

Trivia

 * This possibly marks the only time Robotnik succeeds, as he managed to ruin Sonic's reputation and make him seem evil.
 * When Robotnik was laughing, a small section from the boss music from Sonic CD (American) was used.